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Jon Stefanuca Named Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney Under 40 in Maryland
Murphy, Falcon & Murphy is pleased to announce Associate Jon Simon Stefanuca has been named to the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys list of Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in Maryland. The award comes on the heels of Mr. Stefanuca’s selection earlier in 2015 as a Maryland Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” a…
Read MoreMurphy, Falcon & Murphy Partners with Philanthropik for Holiday Toy Drive
Last week, Murphy, Falcon & Murphy teamed up with Philanthropik to host a holiday toy drive benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Baltimore. With over 300 guests in attendance, including Mayor of Baltimore Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, the event was a great success. Check out pictures from the reception below. [L-R] Harrison Development’s Dean Harrison, Philanthropik Chairman…
Read MoreWilliam H. "Billy" Murphy Jr. Co-authors Baltimore Sun Op-ed
Earlier this week, founding partner Judge William H. “Billy” Murphy, Jr. co-authored with David Warnock an op-ed piece in the Baltimore Sun detailing the tedious process of expungement for Maryland residents who’ve been charged with a crime but their case did not result in a conviction. Which, in 2013, was 83% of those charged. Murphy…
Read MoreLawsuit Filed Against Madison Park Management Company
Residents of Madison Park North Apartments contend landlord and Management Company compelled residents to live in squalor and conspired with private security firms to violate residents’ constitutional rights while collecting millions of federal tax dollars and HUD subsidies intended to benefit low income individuals. Baltimore, MD (April 8, 2014)-Murphy, Falcon & Murphy announced today that…
Read More$37 Million Settlement in Stent Class Action Suit
In a landmark settlement in the field of unnecessary stent litigation, St. Joseph Medical Center has agreed to a $36,825,000 million settlement for former patients of Dr. Mark G. Midei-a cardiologist who practiced at the hospital and has been accused of performing unnecessary cardiac stent procedures on hundreds of patients. The settlement could result in…
Read MoreAt Last, A Small Measure of Justice for Walter Lomax
They say justice delayed is justice denied. And no one can say that what happened to Walter Lomax was anything less than an injustice. In 1968, 20-year-old Walter was convicted of a murder he did not commit. After a trial in a Baltimore City courtroom where there was clear suppression of evidence, erroneous cross-racial identifications,…
Read MorePartner Paula Xinis Makes New Jersey Law Journal & Hall of Fame for $5M Settlement
Civil attorney and Partner Paula Xinis’ most recent trial victory has not only made headlines, but it has earned her a spot in the New Jersey Law Journal’s “Personal Injury Hall of Fame.” Each year, the Journal recognizes several lawyers across the state for their success in high-stakes cases. For Ms. Xinis, the recognition comes…
Read MoreTowson Gynecologist Dr. John Yacoub under Investigation for Photographing Patients
Dr. John Yacoub is facing scrutiny following a federal and state investigation that revealed the Towson-area OB/GYN invaded patient privacy by storing numerous images of female genitalia on his cell phone. The investigation also revealed his use and distribution of illegal drugs and a sexual relationship with a patient. It is presently unclear how many…
Read MoreMurphy Family Receives Thurgood Marshall Awards On Behalf Of NAACP
The firm is thrilled to announce that founding partner Judge William H. “Billy” Murphy, Jr. and his son, managing partner Hassan Murphy, were recently named Thurgood Marshall honorees by the Baltimore City Branch of the NAACP. We have long supported the NAACP’s fight for equality, both in Baltimore and nationally, and are deeply honored to…
Read MoreTrayvon’s Killer Should Be Prosecuted Under Federal Law
On Monday, July 15, 2013, Judge William H. “Billy” Murphy, Jr. spoke on NPR’s WYPR “Midday with Dan Rodricks” regarding the Zimmerman verdict and state “Stand Your Ground” laws. You can listen to this show on WYPR’s podcast. Seven Things We Can Do Now Millions of fair-minded people of all races, including most of the…
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