Craig Murphey Recognized as 2023 Insurance “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers
Craig Murphey has just been named the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” in insurance law in the Pittsburgh region by Best Lawyers.
Attorney Craig Murphey of Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. Recognized by Best Lawyers
Craig recently received notice from Best Lawyers in America ® that he has been named the western Pennsylvania 2023 ”Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Insurance Law.
Related: Craig Murphey Included in Best Lawyers List for 2021
How Best Lawyers Selects the “Lawyer of the Year”
Best Lawyers confers the “Lawyer of the Year” honor to only one attorney in each legal practice area and designated metropolitan area, so this is a singular honor. Recognition by Best Lawyers is done solely through a peer review process, as the organization was founded on the principle that the best lawyers should be chosen by their fellow members of the legal profession. A lawyer may be nominated for “Lawyer of the Year” by a fellow attorney. Best Lawyers then sends surveys to currently recognized lawyers for them to evaluate the quality of each nominee’s legal work. Nominees with outstanding feedback in collected surveys are then recognized by Best Lawyers. The nominee with the highest overall scores from these peer surveys are recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for that practice area and region.
About Craig Murphey
Craig Murphey has been a trial lawyer for more than thirty years. Before joining the firm of Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C., Craig was a partner in one of the largest law firms in Erie, PA, specializing in defending motor vehicle accident cases and other torts involving catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Craig has also represented insurers in various claims on auto, homeowners, or commercial liability policies. Craig has worked on multiple landmark cases in Pennsylvania auto insurance law, including cases involving uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Craig has also represented both insurers and insureds in bad faith claims since Pennsylvania enacted its bad faith insurance statute in 1990.
Related: What is ‘U’ Coverage in a Pennsylvania auto insurance policy?
At Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C., Craig advocates for injured accident victims, policyholders, and insurance claimants in all kinds of personal injury, property damage, and other insurance claims. Craig also represents victims of medical malpractice and advises both individuals and companies in business disputes. He is also a certified mediator and is one of Western Pennsylvania’s most sought-after mediators for civil cases of all kinds, especially personal injury actions and insurance coverage disputes.
Craig has received numerous honors and recognitions for his outstanding work on behalf of clients. Craig has been selected for recognition in The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2012, including being named 2017 “Lawyer of the Year” for personal injury-defense and 2019 and 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for insurance law in the Pittsburgh region, which includes Erie. Craig has also been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer every year since 2011, a peer-selected designation awarded to the top five percent of attorneys in the state. Craig is currently a member of the Board of Governors for the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and previously served as President of the Erie County Bar Association and President of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute.
Contact an Erie Lawyer to Discuss Your Insurance Case in Pennsylvania
Did you or a loved one sustain serious injuries or property damage due to an accident in Pennsylvania? Don’t let the bills pile up while you wait for the insurance company to do the right thing. Right now, you need an aggressive attorney on your side. The skilled attorneys at Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. represent clients in Millcreek, Harborcreek, Fairview, Meadville, and throughout Pennsylvania. Call 814-402-8826 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation about your case. We have an office conveniently located at 2525 W. 26th St., Erie, P.A. 16506, as well as offices in Meadville and North East.
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Notable Results
Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. publishes the following results.
$1.25 Million verdict · $700,000 settlement
Read more about these results
- $1.25 million verdict: McKean County car accident. Read the source account.
- $700,000 settlement: Motorcycle fatality; the underinsured motorist carrier paid the policy limits. Read the source account.
- $325,000 settlement: Truck driver’s injury claim grown from an initial offer of zero in six months. Read the source account.
- $260,000 evaluation: Rear-end accident underinsured motorist claim. Read the source account.
- $200,000 settlement: Pennsylvania premises liability case. Read the source account.
- $185,000 settlement: Accident settlement for a C5-C6 herniation requiring vertebral fusion. Read the source account.
Read the firm’s published results
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.
What Our Clients Say
These excerpts describe experiences with the firm. They are not identified as cases in this practice area and do not predict another outcome.
“I was recommended to Tim George for my defense recently and was not disappointed with the outcome. He was very easy for me to work with. I am very thankful.”
— Nancy · Read the full Google review
“Attorney Tim George and his team was very easy to work with and I was very pleased with the outcome. The experience was very professional and on point. He was always prepared. I will highly recommend Mr. George and his team to represent you!”
— Angie · Read the full Google review
Awards & Recognition
- AV Preeminent® — Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer review rating for ethics and legal ability.
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers — all three firm principals named to the list; Craig Murphey has been selected every year since 2011 and Eric Purchase every year since 2013.
- The Best Lawyers in America® — Craig Murphey listed since 2012 and named “Lawyer of the Year” for the Pittsburgh region in Personal Injury–Defense (2017) and Insurance Law (2019 and 2023); Tim Riley listed since 2008.
- Avvo — 10.0 “Superb” rating and Client’s Choice Awards for criminal defense and DUI defense.
- The National Trial Lawyers — Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
