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John Martin Murphy is a distinguished personal injury attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, with over two decades of legal experience. He joined Kelley & Ferraro LLP in 1999 after honing his skills at Davis & Young LLP, where he focused on defending asbestos cases. A graduate of Gilmour Academy (1988), Purdue University (BA, 1992), and Thomas M. Cooley Law School (1995), John quickly advanced within Kelley & Ferraro, becoming Partner in 2004 and Equity Partner in 2006. John is not only recognized for his legal acumen but also for his commitment to public service. He serves as a Magistrate for the Bratenahl and Grand River Courts and has acted as a Special Prosecutor in Bratenahl. Additionally, he plays a pivotal role as an Arbitrator in the Alternative Dispute Resolution department of the Cuyahoga Common Pleas Court. His extensive legal qualifications allow him to practice in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan. Throughout his career, John has successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients in asbestos and personal injury cases, earning him a place in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has been recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer multiple times, receiving the Rising Star honor in 2005, 2006, and 2007, and later being named an Ohio Super Lawyer from 2012 to 2019. Outside of his legal practice, John has a passion for community engagement, having served as Commissioner of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's Young Lawyers Softball League for ten years, during which his team secured ten consecutive championships. John Martin Murphy is dedicated to advocating for his clients and making a positive impact in both the legal community and beyond.

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