EDWARD P. MURPHY

Edward P. Murphy is a partner at Rudloff Wood & Barrows LLP. Mr. Murphy's practice focuses primarily on first and third party property insurance coverage and litigation.

In this capacity, Mr. Murphy has worked on a number of insurance matters involving diverse issues ranging from construction related practices and defects, geotechnical issues, mold and earthquakes. Mr. Murphy has trial experience as well as extensive experience in mediations and in writing and arguing dispositive motions, such as motions for summary judgment.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Murphy worked as an associate practicing in the areas of professional malpractice defense, public entity law and real property transactions and litigation. Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Murphy worked for several years as an engineer responsible for power plant design, quality assurance and testing.

Mr. Murphy received his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law with highest honors, with a specialization certificate in environmental law. He attended law school at night while working as a quality assurance engineer for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. During law school, he was a member of the Law Review and had an article published discussing issues related to environmental law. He also provided input on a chapter on the Clean Air Act for a citizen's guideline being prepared by the law school. Mr. Murphy earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.

When not practicing law, Mr. Murphy enjoys spending time with his family, jogging with his dog and is an active member of his church choir.

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