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Seven Time Recipient of Central Coast

TRIAL LAWYER OF THE YEAR

Over 100 Million Dollars Recovered for Our Clients Across California

When injured in an accident, you deserve an aggressive attorney who understands the physical, emotional, and economic hardships associated with an injury. Our team fights for our clients like family and are available 7 days a week to help you and your loved ones.

WHY CHOOSE US?

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Decades of Experience

James has been honored with the prestigious
Central Coast Trial Lawyer of the Year
more times than any attorney
in the history of the organization.
He obtained the largest wrongful death trial
verdict in San Luis Obispo County.
The most aggressive personal injury attorney
in all of San Luis Obispo County and has a
track record of obtaining settlements and
jury verdicts 20 times greater than the offers
from the insurance companies.
James graduated Summa Cum Laude
from UCLA in 1970 and
UCLA School of Law in 1974.
personal injury lawyer
JAMES R. MURPHY, JR.
JOHN D. BARRON
John has worked for and against insurance companies.
This has provided John with incredible knowledge and
insight into how insurance companies
undervalue personal injury claims.
National Civil Trial Champion in 2011
and awarded the Dean’s Scholarship
John has a proven track record of utilizing his expertise to
recover millions of dollars for his clients
through settlement and trial.
John graduated from
California Polytechnic University in
San Luis Obispo before completing
his legal education in 2010
at Pepperdine University.

TESTIMONIALS

In The News

KRISTIN SMART

Our firm started this page due to the number of requests our office routinely receives regarding our work on the Kristin Smart case. Our wish is to provide past information and current developments to keep the public conversation focused on finding Kristin.

Keeping Kristin’s story in the public eye since her disappearance, has always been the goal of James R. Murphy, Jr. And John D. Barron, A Law Corporation. We have worked diligently for Kristin and her family and will continue to do so until justice is served.

Tips for Accidents

If you are injured in an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian accident Get to a safe place and call the police Get immediate medical attention and attend all follow-up visits Collect all contact information from bystanders and witnesses but keep your opinions of the accident and any damages to private If you are able, take photographs of all vehicles, damage to the vehicles, and license plates of everyone involved in the collision Take photographs of the surrounding area including landmarks […]

Why prepare for trial?

At James R. Murphy, Jr. And John D. Barron, A Law Corporation, we do not take your case expecting a quick settlement. Quick settlements are usually low settlements. Instead, we devote the full resources of the firm to your case and then prepare the case aggressively for settlement and in some cases trial.  This approach to litigation ensures the highest possible settlements when settlements can be achieved.  If a settlement cannot be achieved, aggressive litigation increases the potential for a […]

Drywall cases headed for resolution?

A federal district judge in New Orleans awarded $2.6 million in damages Thursday to seven Virginia families who sued a Chinese drywall manufacturer, in a case closely watched by homeowners, home builders, and insurers. Click here for the WSJ story; here for the opinion, from Judge Eldon Fallon of the Eastern District of Louisiana.

  • Call 911
  • Seek immediate medical attention and attend all scheduled doctor appointments
  • Collect all contact information from bystanders and witnesses but keep your opinions about the accident private
  • If you are able, take photographs of all vehicles, damage to the vehicles, and license plates of everyone involved in the collision
  • Photograph the surrounding area including landmarks and any debris; document any surveillance cameras in the area
  • Take photographs of your injuries immediately after the accident and throughout your healing process
  • Journal your pain through recovery including any difficulties you have with daily activities
  • Do not give a telephonic, recorded or in-person statement to any insurance agent before speaking to a personal injury attorney at James R. Murphy, Jr. And John D. Barron, A Law Corporation
  • Do not post any photos or information about your injuries or accident on social media
  • CALL OR TEXT 24/7 A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY AT JAMES R. MURPHY, JR. AND JOHN D. BARRON, A LAW CORPORATION AND WE WILL RESPOND IMMEDIATELY TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE ACCIDENT PROCESS

Contact Information

Our main office is located in the
Historic Village of Arroyo Grande,
on the Central Coast of California,
15 minutes south of San Luis Obispo,
between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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    221 EAST BRANCH STREET ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420
    Phone: (805) 489-8929  Fax:  (805) 489-0663