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Craig Murphey, Insurance Attorney in Erie, Pennsylvania

Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Personal Injury

Practicing insurance in Erie since 1988.

38+
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Craig Murphey is an attorney based in Erie, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Craig has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Purchase, George & Murphey PC.

Based in
Erie, PENNSYLVANIA
Experience
over 38 years
Known for
Insurance · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Erie, PENNSYLVANIA.
  • Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Pittsburgh) (2023).

About Craig Murphey: Craig Murphey is an attorney based in Erie, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Craig has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Purchase, George & Murphey PC.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Craig Murphey

Craig concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Craig handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Erie, Pennsylvania

Craig takes insurance matters in Erie, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Erie, Pennsylvania

Craig takes personal injury matters in Erie, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Craig Murphey — Over 38 years of Pennsylvania insurance experience

Craig Murphey is an attorney based in Erie, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Craig has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Purchase, George & Murphey PC.

Craig Murphey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.

Craig, who practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Craig is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

How Craig handles insurance matters

Craig Murphey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Craig, who practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Craig is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal…

Who Craig represents

Craig reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in Erie and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Craig Murphey's legal education and bar admissions

  • The Ohio State University

    J.D. (with honors) · 1988

Jurisdictions

Craig's state bar admissions

  • Pennsylvania

    1988 · ACTIVE

Craig studied at J.D. (with honors) in The Ohio State University.

Law school and academic background

Craig completed J.D. (with honors) in The Ohio State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Craig runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Craig Murphey

Craig has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Pittsburgh)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Pittsburgh)

    2019

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Pittsburgh)

    2017

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Pittsburgh) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Pittsburgh) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Pittsburgh) (2017). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026).

Locations

Craig Murphey's office in Erie

Craig's primary office is at 2525 West 26th Steet, Erie, Pennsylvania, 16506. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Purchase, George & Murphey PC

2525 West 26th Steet

Erie, Pennsylvania 16506

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Hiring guide

How to hire Craig Murphey — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Craig usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Craig charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig'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; Craig will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Erie, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Craig

Craig discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance 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. Craig confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Craig's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Craig Murphey

  • How much does it cost to hire Craig for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Craig walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Craig offer a free consultation?

    Craig charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Craig's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

    Simple insurance 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. Craig gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Craig take my case if I'm outside Erie?

    Craig is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Craig 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 Craig?

    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. Craig will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Craig accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Craig's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Insurance attorneys serving Erie, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania

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