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Chuck also specializes in the Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Worker Compensation Act, cruise ship passenger cases, as well as maritime law, admiralty law and maritime personal injury. Stephen J. Murphy joined the firm Block & O'Toole in early 2005 after a successful and rewarding career as a homicide prosecutor. He is best known for his work in the courtroom, now focusing on catastrophic construction accident and personal injury trial work. In this interview, he discusses his work in the case of Dunne v. Lloyd, which resulted in a $32 million verdict. On March 13, 2004, the plaintiff, a Vietnam Veteran, was a Good Samaritan helping accident victims at the scene of an unrelated motor vehicle collision in Port Jefferson, New York. The defendant was driving her car while impaired by marijuana and prescription painkillers. She drove through a police barricade and struck the plaintiff, propelling him 30 feet in the air. In 2008, Stephen began the year resolving greater than an average of $5,000,000 worth of cases per month. He also successfully negotiated a $15,500,000 settlement on behalf of an injured client. He was named a partner in July 2008 and the firm name was then changed to Block O’Toole & Murphy. He began his legal career working as an Assistant District Attorney under Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes. He honed his skills in the criminal courtrooms in Brooklyn, prosecuting persons accused of violent crimes. Stephen earned a reputation from the judiciary and his colleagues as a tough, but fair, prosecutor. In early 2002, District Attorney Hynes, recognizing Stephen’s talents and achievements, appointed him to his elite Homicide Bureau. Stephen, the youngest member of Brooklyn's Homicide Bureau, successfully handled several high profile cases, including double and triple murders, arson homicides, gang murders and highly publicized murders of children and members of the New York City Police Department. ??He is an adjunct professor of law at the St. John's University School of law. He teaches trial advocacy and lectures on criminal and civil trial practice and evidence. Stephen also serves as an instructor for their nationally regarded trial advocacy program. ? Jack Girardi, Partner at Girardi & Keese, one of America’s Finest Law Firms, and lawyers, as always, brings out the most important key elements to the success of today’s guests. He and his firm have been dedicated to working hard and getting the best possible recovery for its clients. Girardi & Keese's mission is to provide aggressive representation of individuals and businesses who have been injured in some way, whether by physical harm, property damage, damage to business, or damage to economic interests. Girardi & Keese has two offices in California: Downtown Los Angeles and San Bernardino. Hosted by Steve Murphy. Brought to you by "America's Premier Lawyers" Contact:Michael Barkett 918-582-6900Graves & Barkett PLLC http://www.gblaw.org/%5CMBarkett.asp Kurt Arnold 713-222-3800 Arnold & Itkin LLP http://www.arnolditkin.com/attorney-profiles/kurt-arnold-lawyer.php Jack Girardi 213-977-0211 www.girardikeese.net EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & HOST: |
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Michael L. Barkett
Kurt Arnold
Co-host Jack Girardi
