
Kathleen M. Murphy, Environmental Attorney in Roseland, New Jersey
Over 49 years of legal practice · focused on Environmental, Insurance, and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratConnell Foley LLP
Roseland New, NJ
Practicing environmental in Roseland since 1977.
- 49+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Kathleen M. Murphy is a partner based in Roseland, NJ. The practice focuses on Environmental, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Kathleen has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Connell Foley LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Roseland, NJ
- Experience
- over 49 years
- Known for
- Environmental · Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Environmental, Insurance, and Personal Injury matters from Roseland, NJ.
- Over 49 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Kathleen M. Murphy: Kathleen M. Murphy is a partner based in Roseland, NJ. The practice focuses on Environmental, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Kathleen has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Connell Foley LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Kathleen's practice areas in Roseland
Kathleen concentrates on environmental, insurance, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathleen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental
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Product Liability
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Environmental cases in Roseland, New Jersey
Kathleen takes environmental matters in Roseland, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathleen agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Roseland, New Jersey
Kathleen takes insurance matters in Roseland, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathleen agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Roseland, New Jersey
Kathleen takes personal injury matters in Roseland, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathleen agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Roseland, New Jersey
Kathleen takes product liability matters in Roseland, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathleen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Kathleen M. Murphy, environmental attorney serving Roseland
Kathleen M. Murphy is a partner based in Roseland, NJ. The practice focuses on Environmental, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Kathleen has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Connell Foley LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Kathleen works from Roseland, New Jersey and takes on environmental matters across the region.
Kathleen M. Murphy is a lawyer practicing insurance, defective and dangerous products, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Kathleen received a B.S. degree from Seton Hall University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years. Kathleen practices at Connell Foley LLP in Roseland, NJ.
How Kathleen handles environmental matters
Kathleen M. Murphy is a lawyer practicing insurance, defective and dangerous products, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Kathleen received a B.S. degree from Seton Hall University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years. Kathleen practices at Connell Foley LLP in Roseland, NJ.
The kind of cases Kathleen takes
Kathleen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental, insurance, and personal injury matters in Roseland and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Kathleen studied and practices
Seton Hall University
J.D. · 1977
Seton Hall University
B.S. · 1973
Jurisdictions
Kathleen's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania
1983 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1977 · ACTIVE
Kathleen studied at J.D. in Seton Hall University and B.S. in Seton Hall University.
Law school and academic background
Kathleen completed J.D. in Seton Hall University and B.S. in Seton Hall University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathleen runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Kathleen's legal honors and published work
Kathleen has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Kathleen's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Foundation, 1999—. Member: Essex County (Member: President's Council, 1990-1996
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Arbitrators Committee, 1988-1992), New Jersey State (Executive Member, Civil Trial Bar Committee, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983) and American Bar Associations
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Locations
Kathleen M. Murphy's office in Roseland
Kathleen's primary office is at 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ, 07068. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Kathleen M. Murphy — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Kathleen. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing environmental attorneys in Roseland.
5.0
1 client review
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How to hire Kathleen M. Murphy — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathleen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kathleen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathleen'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; Kathleen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Roseland, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental 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 Kathleen
Kathleen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental 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. Kathleen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kathleen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kathleen M. Murphy
How much does it cost to hire Kathleen for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathleen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kathleen offer a free consultation?
Kathleen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathleen's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Kathleen's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple environmental 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. Kathleen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kathleen take my case if I'm outside Roseland?
Kathleen is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kathleen 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 Kathleen?
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. Kathleen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kathleen accepting new environmental clients right now?
Kathleen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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