Michael J. Murphy

With over three decades of experience in life, property, casualty, and workers compensation insurance matters, Michael J. Murphy is a skilled New York insurance legislative and regulatory attorney.

Michael has been involved in almost every noteworthy insurance matter that has come before the New York State Legislature and the New York State Department of Financial Services. Michael represents a number of national property casualty and life insurance carriers and trade associations: Among these include Chubb, Liberty Mutual, the Life Insurance Council of New York (LICONY), the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and the New York State Land Title Association (NYSLTA). In addition, Michael has a broad background in New York taxation, environmental and tort matters both before the Legislature and State agencies.

Michael’s practice is a continuation of his experience from serving as the Assistant Counsel to the New York Senate Majority, during which time he focused on insurance, banking, housing, and energy matters, as well as floor counsel. After Michael’s state service, and prior to joining GT, Michael was Assistant Vice President for the American Insurance Association (now APCIA), where he directed their New York government relations program.

Concentrations

•Governmental affairs
•Insurance
•Finance
•Housing
•Energy
•Legislative counsel
•Regulatory issues
•Cybersecurity

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Insurance Law, 2024-2026
•Government Relations Practice, 2026
•Listed, City & State
•Who’s Who in Insurance, 2025
•Team Member, Best Lawyers in America 'Top Listed - Government Relations,' 2018
•Team Member, BTI Power Rankings, “The 16 Strongest Firms for ‘Go-To Outside Counsel’ Insurance Work,” 2016
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Government Relations Law Firm of the Year,' 2014