Attorney Brian Murphy

Putting Experience to Work in Mobile, AL

Brian Murphy

Attorney

Biography

Brian Murphy, who co-founded Braswell Murphy, LLC in 2012, grew up in Phenix City, Alabama. He was born just across the border, in Columbus, GA.

Brian went to Auburn University, where he received his bachelor's degree in political science. From there, he went on to Cumberland School of Law, where he earned his juris doctorate and then was admitted to the Alabama State Bar.

Like his partner Kasie Braswell, Brian got his start working in a civil defense firm. He defended clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including insurance companies, medical professionals, maritime, aviation and medical businesses. He obtained a wealth of experience in both state and federal courts in Alabama and several other states.

This experience gave him insight into how these big companies deal with claims against them - and the tactics they use to keep victims from receiving fair payment. He didn’t want to devote his life to stopping injured people from getting fair compensation for their losses. He wanted to do all he could to help people in Alabama who have been injured or lost loved ones.

Clients have relied on Brian for help in matters before several federal agencies. He also has a depth of knowledge and experience representing victims of nursing home abuse and neglect.

Brian, who lives with his family in midtown Mobile, remains active in the community. He and his family attend Saint Mary Catholic Church in Mobile. He serves on several boards and committees with the local and state bar associations.

Education and Legal Career Highlights

  • Education

    • Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (J.D.)
    • Auburn University (B.A. Political Science)

  • Bar Admissions

    • Alabama
    • Mississippi
    • Georgia
    • United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
    • United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
    • United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
    • United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
    • United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

  • Legal Associations/Memberships

    - Alabama State Bar

    • Insurance Benefits Committee, Co-Chair, 2019 - present
    • Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, 2010-2017
    • Young Lawyers Executive Committee, 2009-2016

    - The Mississippi Bar

    - State Bar of Georgia

    - American Association for Justice

    - Alabama Association for Justice

    - American Bar Association

    • Alabama Delegate to YLD Assembly for 2011 Mid-Year Meeting
    • Alabama Delegate to YLD Assembly for 2015 Annual Meeting

    - Mobile Bar Association

    • Executive Committee Appointee, 2017-present
    • Executive Committee, 2011 Secretary
    • Young Lawyers Section, 2009 President
    • Young Lawyers Section, 2008 Vice-President
    • Young Lawyers Section, 2007 Secretary/Treasurer
    • Young Lawyers Section, 2005 – 2006 Executive Committee
    • Speakers Bureau Committee, 2006

    - Mobile Bar Foundation, Inc., 2009 Board of Directors 

    - South Alabama Trial Lawyers Association

    - American Inns of Court, Paul W. Brock Chapter 

    - Graduate of Alabama Defense Lawyers Trial Academy

    - Instructor for Alabama Defense Lawyers Deposition Bootcamp

    - Mobile Volunteer Lawyers Program 

    - Graduate of Keenan Trial Institute

  • Legal Awards/Recognition

    • Martindale-Hubbell Rating: AV
    • Alabama/Mid-South Super Lawyers, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

  • Reported Decisions

    • Harrison v. PCI Gaming Authority, et al. (Alabama Supreme Court, 09/29/2017)

  • Community Involvement

    • Senior Bowl Committee, 2016-present
    • Mobile Touchdown Club, 2014-present
    • St. Mary Catholic Church, 2013 Parish Council President
    • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2013 Man & Woman of the Year
    • Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick
    • Knights of Columbus 
    • Saint Thomas More Society

Publications/Presentations

  • Expert Witness Testimony in Probate Court, 2019 Mobile County Probate Court Seminar
  • Expert Witness Testimony in Probate Court, 2014 Mobile County Probate Court Seminar
  • Legal Branding to Advance Your Career, 2014 Iron Bowl CLE
  • Navigating Your Legal Career, 2012 Alabama Bar YL Sandestin Seminar
  • 2011 Texas Hurricane Toolbox, February 2011
  • Coverage Issues in Condo Claims (co-author), presented at the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting in Hot Springs, Virginia, July 2009
  • Successfully Settling Your Personal Injury and Property Damage Claims (co-author), for presentation at a National Business Institute Seminar in Mobile, Alabama, March 2009
  • Experts: Testifying, Consulting and In-House (co-author), presented at the Primerus Defense Institute Convocation in Boca Raton, Florida, May 2007
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Hiring a lawyer after a serious accident or major property dispute often starts with trying to understand who you can trust with the situation. Braswell Murphy represents clients throughout South Alabama with a litigation-focused approach shaped by years of defense-side and plaintiff-side experience. Whether the case involves a serious injury, trucking collision, wrongful death, or termite-related property dispute, the firm helps clients understand the next step clearly and directly.