MURPHY & ANDERSON, P.A.

FIRM OVERVIEW

Murphy & Anderson is an "AV" rated trial, appellate and arbitration law firm dedicated to serving the needs of individual and corporate clients. Murphy & Anderson handles complex commercial, product liability, personal injury and professional liability claims, securities litigation and arbitration, regulatory and compliance matters, banking, brokerage, and UCC litigation, mass torts, real estate, intellectual property, and construction matters. The Firm also handles civil rights, employment, fiduciary, environmental, and criminal defense cases. Murphy & Anderson is conveniently located at 50 N. Laura Street, Suite 1675, in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, 32202 (904-598-9282), in the prestigious riverfront Bank of America Tower, with access to convenient free parking and only a short distance from the state and federal courthouses.

Murphy & Anderson handles cases throughout the State of Florida in litigation matters and nationwide in securities arbitration, regulatory and compliance matters, and mass tort claims. The attorneys at Murphy & Anderson are proven trial lawyers and negotiators. Murphy & Anderson has the resources and staff to handle even the largest cases. The Firm currently handles matters ranging from thousands of dollars, to disputes in the tens of millions of dollars. Clients of the Firm range from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. The attorneys at Murphy & Anderson have access to the best experts and resources necessary to reach the most successful resolution possible.

Our firm recognizes that efficiency and advocacy are both key elements to successful resolution in any matter, from complex commercial disputes to personal injury cases. We provide clients constant access to our attorneys and staff, and we make it a priority to keep clients informed throughout the pendency of each and every matter we handle.

The Firm currently has 7 attorneys focused exclusively on litigation and arbitration matters.  The founding partners in the firm are Niels P. Murphy and Geddes D. Anderson, Jr.

Niels P. Murphy was a named partner and lawyer with the boutique litigation firm of Liles, Gavin, Costantino & Murphy for almost ten years before starting the Firm with Mr. Anderson. Mr. Murphy was also formerly employed with the international law firm Holland & Knight as an associate attorney. Mr. Murphy graduated from Vanderbilt University, cum laude, and the University of Florida College of Law, with honors. Martindale-Hubbell, the world’s foremost ratings publication of attorneys, has recognized Mr. Murphy with its highest possible "AV" rating based upon a peer review of practicing attorneys and members of the Bar. For more information about the qualifications, background, and experience of Mr. Murphy, please click on Niels P. Murphy Profile Tab at the top of the screen.

Geddes D. Anderson, Jr. attended the University of Florida for undergraduate studies where he held a number of elected and leadership positions in student government and other student organizations. After graduating with honors and an undergraduate B.S.B.A. in Finance, Mr. Anderson worked with Merrill Lynch & Co. before attending law school at the University of Florida. In law school, Mr. Anderson was a teaching assistant in Appellate Advocacy and a member of Florida Blue Key. Mr. Anderson was also an attorney and partner with the litigation firm of Liles, Gavin, Costantino & Murphy before starting Murphy & Anderson, P.A. Mr. Anderson is an active member of the Jacksonville Bar Association Board of Directors and served as President of the Young Lawyers Division. For more information about the qualifications, background, and experience of Mr. Anderson, please click on Geddes D. Anderson Profile Tab at the top of the screen.