Ryan E. Murphy - Springfield, MO
Attorney at The Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm, LLC
Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Springfield, MO
4905 S. National Avenue Suite A128 Springfield, MO 65810
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
-
22
Years
Experience
Springfield Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Updated: 06/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Workers' Compensation
- Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Commercial Litigation
- Civil Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Results-Driven Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Missouri
Ryan graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 2004, and specializes in workers’ compensation law. He founded The Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm in 2010 and during this time handled thousands of workers’ compensation cases. He authored and published, “Third-Party Practice and Subrogation” for Missouri Workers’ Compensation Law, and Ryan has conducted many speaking engagements as an expert on workers’ compensation law and its updates.
“I believe that every person should have legal representation after a work related injury. In my experience, clients who obtain an attorney have far better outcomes. I work passionately to help each client get the best medical treatment and largest financial settlement allowed under the law,” Ryan Murphy
Ryan grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and moved to Springfield after law school. He has two daughters, and he enjoys spending leisure time with them.
GETTING INJURED CLIENTS BACK ON TRACK SINCE 2004
As an attorney who has concentrated on workers’ compensation in Springfield and Joplin, MO since 2004, Mr. Murphy has helped hundreds of workers obtain the benefits they are entitled to.
He is also a speaker on topics such as “The Fundamentals of Workers’ Compensation in Missouri,” “Employment Law Update in Missouri” and The SMBA Jury Trial Workshop: Voir dire. He recently published a chapter titled “Third-Party Practice and Subrogation” in Missouri Workers’ Compensation Law, 4th edition, 2012.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Top Injured Workers' Attorneys, 2015
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2014
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2014, 2023, 2024 & 2025
- Top Injured Workers' Attorneys, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group, 2015
- Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2013
- Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Ryan E. Murphy
Included on the 2025 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
-
University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia),
Columbia,
Missouri, 2004
J.D.
Non Legal Education
-
University of Missouri,
Columbia,
Missouri, 2001
B.S.
Major: Biochemistry
Current Employment Position(s)
-
Attorney
Past Positions
- Placzek & Francis, Attorney, 2004 - 2010
Classes and Seminars
-
The Fundamentals of Workers’ Compensation in Missouri
-
Employment Law Update in Missouri
-
The SMBA Jury Trial Workshop: Voir dire
-
Helping Injured Workers Navigate Workers' Compensation, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, 2015
-
Ethical Obligations in Workers' Compensation, Missouri Bar, 2014
- Voir Dire, Taney County Bar Association, 2010
Published Works
Articles
-
“Third-Party Practice and Subrogation” for Missouri Workers’ Compensation Law, 4th edition, 2012
Bar Admissions
- Missouri, 2004
Other Affiliations
- American Association for Justice, 2010 - Present (Member)
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, 2004 - Present (Member)
- Missouri State Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
- Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
- Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group, 2010 - Present (Member)
Photo
Contact
4905 S. National Avenue
Suite A128
Springfield, MO 65810
Phone Number: 417-603-8997
Fax Number: 417-763-6864
Email: Send a message
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.