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Earl Stanley Murphy is a distinguished partner at Dunton, Simmons & Dunton, LLP, located in White Stone, Virginia, where he leads the firm's civil litigation, civil appeals, and employment law practice areas. With over 34 years of trial experience from two of the nation’s top litigation firms, Stan has earned recognition as a top business litigator by Virginia Business magazine’s Legal Elite, a prestigious accolade awarded to less than 3% of practicing attorneys in Virginia. Throughout his extensive career, Stan has adeptly represented both businesses and individuals in various disputes, including commercial, real estate, and labor matters. Over the past two decades, he has focused on high-stakes personal injury cases across the Eastern United States, demonstrating his profound expertise in the field. Stan has successfully managed and tried cases in more than half of Virginia's counties and has taken over 175 jury cases to verdict. His impressive litigation experience also extends beyond Virginia, as he has served as trial or appellate counsel in more than three dozen courts across states such as New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. As a plaintiffs' injury attorney, Stan has achieved numerous verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million, showcasing his commitment to securing justice for his clients. His appellate work is notable, including cases presented before the Virginia Supreme Court, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and even the United States Supreme Court. Stan is also a published author on civil procedure and trial practice topics and has previously lectured at the University of Virginia School of Law, sharing his wealth of knowledge with the next generation of legal professionals.
Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.