Our Team
Brian F.P. Murphy, K.C.
Partner
Brian Murphy is a seasoned King’s Counsel litigator with extensive experience in personal injury, employment, and commercial litigation. Brian has represented clients at all levels of court in New Brunswick, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador, and the Federal Court of Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Fluent in both French and English, he is a proud member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Law Society of Upper Canada, and the Law Society of New Brunswick, and a former President of the Moncton Area Lawyers’ Association.
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Brian holds a B.A. from Dalhousie University, an LL.B. from the University of New Brunswick, and an LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law School. Appointed as King’s Counsel in 2015, he is recognized for his legal expertise and commitment to his community.
Beyond his legal career, Brian has made significant contributions to public service. As a former City Councillor and Mayor of Moncton, he spearheaded major city projects, including the development of the water treatment facility, the construction of the Fourplex and Sportsplex, and the city’s designation as Canada’s first officially bilingual city. His leadership earned him the Prix Dialogue, the Phoenix Award from the U.S. EPA, and the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters from France.
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Brian also served as Member of Parliament for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe from 2006 to 2011, holding key roles such as Atlantic Caucus Chairman, Critic for Democratic Reform, and Critic for Justice. He was inducted into the Order of Moncton in 2020 and recently served as President of the New Brunswick Liberal Party.
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Currently, Brian is active with the Capitol Theater Foundation, La Theatre l’Escaouette Fundraising Campaign, and the Peter McKee Foodbank Fundraising Drive.
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Outside of his professional life, Brian enjoys travelling, early Irish folk music, French cooking, and exploring fine red wines. He dreams of traversing the Panama Canal and visiting Machu Picchu. A dedicated family man, Brian is married with three daughters and is a passionate fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Lawyer
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Paralegal
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Paralegal
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