Matthew J. Murphy

Before entering the University of Montana School of Law in 2010, he taught English in Costa Rica and interned at Montana Legal Services in Missoula, a pro bono non-profit offering free legal services to persons in need. He earned his Juris Doctor in May of 2012. He also interned at the Missoula County Prosecutors where he brought several claims to verdict with a 100% success rate.

Matt has tried numerous cases to decision in front of various tribunals, including multiple decisions in the Montana Workers’ Compensation Court, the Montana Human Rights Commission, Social Security Disability hearings, and more.

I have worked at Murphy Law Firm, in one capacity or another, since I was 12 years old. I grew up observing how this line of work helps others, and the dire need for attorneys to represent injured Montanans rather than affluent companies, and to help them get back on their feet after an injury. This type of work is exciting, fulfilling, and brimming with humanity. More than anything, I enjoy developing personal relationships with the people I work for, and I’m proud that my clients often become my friends.

Professional Associations & Qualifications

Matt is currently admitted to practice law in all Montana state courts and before the U.S. district courts.

He is also a member of the Cascade County Bar Association, Montana State Bar, American Bar Association, and the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group.

In 2018, Matt was recognized as the Montana Trial Lawyers’ Outstanding New Lawyer.

In 2023, Matt was unanimously voted to become the co-chair of the Montana Trial Lawyers Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section, an honor his father Tom held for almost three decades. In the same year, he was also honored with an appointment to the Rules Committee of the Montana Workers’ Compensation Court.

Personal

Matt married the love of his life, Emily, in April 2018. Together, they enjoy Montana’s four seasons with a full range of outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, skiing, hiking, camping, rock climbing, and rafting. Matt and Emily also enjoy seeing the world, meeting new people, and plan to raise a family in Great Falls, Montana — the “last best place.”

Publications & Media Mentions

Matt has been asked to speak and presented on various legal issues, including workers’ compensation, unsafe workplace, and personal injury by various state and national organizations including the Montana Trial Lawyers’ Association, the Workers Injury and Law Advocacy Group, and the Cascade County Bar Association.

He also has numerous published articles, including the following:

Murphy Law Firm attorney Matt Murphy was recently recognized by the Montana Trial Lawyers’ Association at its 2018-2019 annual convention. Matt Murphy was honored with the MTLA’s Outstanding New Lawyer Award. Congratulations to Matt, and to all of the other MTLA award recipients!