
Arthur P. Murphy, Employment Attorney in Braintree, Massachusetts
Over 62 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratMurphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP
Braintree, MA
Practicing employment in Braintree since 1964.
- 62+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Arthur P. Murphy is a partner based in Braintree, MA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Arthur has over 62 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Braintree, MA
- Experience
- over 62 years
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Braintree, MA.
- Over 62 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Arthur P. Murphy: Arthur P. Murphy is a partner based in Braintree, MA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Arthur has over 62 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Arthur P. Murphy
Arthur concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Arthur handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Braintree, Massachusetts
Arthur takes employment matters in Braintree, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Arthur agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Braintree, Massachusetts
Arthur takes litigation matters in Braintree, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Arthur agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Arthur P. Murphy — Over 62 years of Massachusetts employment experience
Arthur P. Murphy is a partner based in Braintree, MA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Arthur has over 62 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Mr. Murphy’s legal career emphasizes management labor, corporate and litigation matters. Selected in the publication of Best Lawyers in America, Mr. Murphy represents many large and small businesses, including Fortune 500 corporations, and serves as counsel to a variety of trade associations as well as major governmental agencies in all areas of labor and employment law. Mr. Murphy has presented and argued hundreds of cases including labor and employment matters in proceedings at the administrative, state and federal levels. He has successfully argued labor and employment cases at both the state and federal levels, including the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.
Mr. Murphy is a former member of the Governor’s Task Force on Labor-Management Relations, and past President of the Boston Chapter of the Industrial Relations Research Association and advisory counsel to the American Arbitration Association. In addition, Mr. Murphy is a member of the Labor Relations Advisory Committee, a select panel of the nation’s leading labor relations attorneys and he has served on a national team of seven lawyers that advises an association of 1,200 hospitals across North America. Mr. Murphy is a former Chairman of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, former Advisory Director of the Bank of Boston, and a Director of Quincy Mutual Insurance Company and other profit and non-profit corporations and trade associations.
In December 1989, Mr. Murphy was honored as a recipient of the Cushing-Gavin Award for management representation in the field of labor relations. In 1996, Mr. Murphy was elected as a fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Law. Mr. Murphy was one of only fifty practicing attorneys in the nation honored with the Fellowship appointment, and was the only attorney in Massachusetts to receive the Fellowship. Mr. Murphy is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Suffolk University Law School. He is admitted to the Bars of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the District of Columbia, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Working with Arthur on a employment matter
Mr. Murphy’s legal career emphasizes management labor, corporate and litigation matters. Selected in the publication of Best Lawyers in America, Mr. Murphy represents many large and small businesses, including Fortune 500 corporations, and serves as counsel to a variety of trade associations as well as major governmental agencies in all areas of labor and employment law. Mr. Murphy has presented…
Who Arthur represents
Arthur reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Braintree and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Arthur P. Murphy's legal education and bar admissions
Suffolk University
LL.B. · 1964
Notre Dame University
B.S. · 1960
Jurisdictions
Arthur's state bar admissions
Massachusetts
1964 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court,
1964 · ACTIVE
Arthur studied at LL.B. in Suffolk University and B.S. in Notre Dame University.
Law school and academic background
Arthur completed LL.B. in Suffolk University and B.S. in Notre Dame University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Arthur runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Arthur P. Murphy
Arthur has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Arthur P. Murphy's office in Braintree
Arthur's primary office is at Braintree Hill, 50 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 410, Braintree, MA, 02184. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP
Braintree Hill, 50 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 410
Braintree, MA 02184
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Client reviews of Arthur P. Murphy — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Arthur. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Braintree.
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How to hire Arthur P. Murphy — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Arthur usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Arthur charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Arthur's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Arthur will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Braintree, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Arthur
Arthur discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Arthur confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Arthur's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Arthur P. Murphy
How much does it cost to hire Arthur for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Arthur walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Arthur offer a free consultation?
Arthur charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Arthur's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Arthur's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Arthur gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Arthur take my case if I'm outside Braintree?
Arthur is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Arthur will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Arthur?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Arthur will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Arthur accepting new employment clients right now?
Arthur's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Braintree, Boston and Cambridge in Massachusetts
Arthur handles employment matters throughout Massachusetts. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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