Michael Murphy is a seasoned trial lawyer who represents clients in complex commercial disputes across the country. His practice focuses on high-stakes litigation, including cases involving business disputes, toxic tort and product liability claims, environmental matters, catastrophic events, and insurance coverage issues. Michael has served as trial counsel in more than 30 jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations, and administrative hearings throughout the United States.
Known for his thoughtful and measured advocacy in complex matters with significant legal and business stakes, Michael guides clients through every stage of litigation, from early case assessment to trial. He represents companies across industries, including energy, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical and automotive. Michael frequently defends clients in large-scale toxic tort and environmental litigation involving alleged exposure to benzene, asbestos and other industrial substances.
At a previous firm, Michael served as national trial counsel for a global appliance manufacturer in litigation throughout the country arising from alleged harmful exposure to chemical components contained in its products. He also served as Texas counsel for a global valve manufacturer, overseeing hundreds of product liability matters.
Before joining Yetter Coleman, Michael was co-chair of the Houston litigation practice at Winston & Strawn LLP. His work on complex disputes at previous firms has been recognized by Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon, Legal 500 and Best Lawyers in America.
Michael received his J.D. from Harvard Law School and his B.A., cum laude, from Duke University. He served on the Energy Editorial Advisory Board for Law360.