Scott R. Murphy

Scott R. Murphy

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Construction Law Litigation - Construction
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Construction Law Litigation - Construction
Scott R. Murphy
Scott R. Murphy
Grand Rapids, MI
Works at
Barnes & Thornburg LLP

308 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Scott R. Murphy is a partner in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, office of Barnes & Thornburg, where he serves as vice chair of the firm's Construction Law Practice Group.Scott is also a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation practice group, where he concentrates his practice on business torts, contract disputes and securities fraud as well as shareholder oppression claims. A seasoned litigator, Scott has experience in numerous forums, including state and federal courts, arbitration tribunals and appellate courts. His representative clients range from Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and municipalities to individual business owners, shareholders and investors.

Scott was named on the Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars list and has received recognition in Best Lawyers since 2013 for his work in commercial and construction litigation.He is admitted to practice law in Michigan and Florida.

Works at
Barnes & Thornburg LLP

308 Best Lawyers awards

Barnes & Thornburg LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Florida State University, J.D., graduated 2001
  • Northern Michigan University, B.A.

Bar Admissions

  • Michigan, 2005
  • Florida, 2001

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Insurance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Insurance Law, Grand Rapids (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

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