John P. Murrill

Taylor Porter Partner John Murrill’s practice is concentrated in the fields of higher education law, government purchasing, procurement and contract law, and general commercial litigation. He has successfully defended clients in state and federal court in all stages of litigation at the district court and appellate court levels, including The Supreme Court of the United States. He has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants. Mr. Murrill has extensive experience representing parties in procurement disputes, including both administrative protests and appeals as well as lawsuits. He has represented parties protesting the decision to award to someone else; represented winning bidders defending their award from the protest of others; represented State agencies defending their decisions from the protest of others; and assisted State agencies in making emergency and sole-source procurements. He has served as a hearing officer adjudicating protests of others. Mr. Murrill serves as co-chair of Taylor Porter's business and commercial litigation practice and also as a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Mr. Murrill is actively involved in the Baton Rouge community. In 2017, he was the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award from the Istrouma Area Council Boy Scouts of America, the council-level's adult volunteer distinguished service award that honors registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council and to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. Mr. Murrill previously served two years as President of the Istrouma Area Council, is the current Immediate Past President and Chair of the Nominating Committee, has served for many years as legal adviser to the Council, and has served throughout the years on various committees at the board level. He has been a board member for nine years. In addition to his service on the board, he and his wife, Liz, have been active at the Troop and Pack level. In addition, Murrill is a former President and board member of the Friends of LSU Hilltop Arboretum; and just completed a three-year term as a member of the governing board of University Baptist Church.