Courtney Ellen Murphy

Courtney Murphy is a partner in WSHB’s New York City office and a highly accomplished litigator, nationally recognized for her results-driven representation of insurers and corporate clients. She has extensive experience handling complex first-party property and liability coverage disputes, high-stakes litigation, and arbitrations. As a trusted lead trial counsel and arbitrator, Courtney is sought after for her strategic insight and in-depth expertise in insurance, reinsurance, and subrogation across both domestic and international matters.

Her national practice encompasses navigating clients through insurance claims arising from catastrophic property losses and business interruption events, including those caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, hail, flooding, fire, and other natural disasters. She is also well-versed in boiler/machinery and builders' risk claims. Her expertise in geotechnical issues is often instrumental in resolving disputes involving alleged design, material, or construction defects.

Courtney also serves as an arbitrator in significant insurance matters, including high-profile coverage disputes related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Outside of work, she enjoys running, golfing, photography, skiing, cheering on the New York Jets, and attending Broadway shows with her daughter.

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News

•WSHB Welcomes Seasoned Insurance Litigator to New York Office
Firm News, 1.16.26

Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements

•“Recent Trends in D&O and Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage in the United States,” Worldwide Property D&F Forum, Lloyd’s Market Association, Virtual Event, November 11, 2025
•'Catastrophes, Contingencies & Claims,' Property Insurance Claims Group (PICG) Seminar, London, United Kingdom, March 11, 2025

In the News

•WSHB Welcomes Seasoned Insurance Litigator to New York Office