Brendan Murphy
- Seattle
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Brendan litigates product liability and commercial disputes in both U.S. and cross-border matters.
Brendan Murphy defends aviation, automotive, industrial, high-tech, and consumer products manufacturers throughout the United States. He also litigates on behalf of uncrewed aerial vehicle operators and manufacturers.
In Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) concerns, Brendan represents manufacturers, importers, and sellers, including on reporting and recalls.
Brendan also counsels clients on contracts and helps them understand and manage product liability risk. As part of his counseling practice, he presents product liability, risk management, and CPSC compliance training.
Education & Credentials
Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2000
- Middlebury College, B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1995
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
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Alaska
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
Related Employment
- Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, Cambridge, Executive Director, 1999-2000
- U.S. Department of Justice, Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section, Washington, D.C., Honors Paralegal, 1995-1997
Clerkships
- Hon. A. Randolph, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Professional Recognition
Ranked in Chambers USA "America’s Leading Lawyers" for Product Liability: Regulatory, 2024
Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Washington Rising Star," 2010, 2013
Recommended by The Legal 500: Litigation: product liability and mass tort defense - aerospace/aviation, 2015
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Defense Research Institute
- King County Prosecutor’s Office, Special Deputy Prosecutor
- Presented product liability workshops and trainings for multiple clients
- Regular judge for University of Washington moot court competitions
- Presenter of deposition CLE course
- Speaker at aviation conferences
Community Involvement
- Seattle Opera, Board Member
