Craig Murphey, Insurance Attorney in Erie, Pennsylvania
Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Personal Injury
Erie, PA
Practicing insurance in Erie since 1988.
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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.
Purchase, George & Murphey PC
2525 West 26th Steet
Erie, Pennsylvania 16506
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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
Craig handles insurance matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
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