Anne Marie Murphy

Practice areas

General Litigation, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Elder Law, Consumer Law, Estate & Trust Litigation

Focus areas

Class Actions, Consumer Protection, Fraud, Litigation, Toxic Torts, Will Contests

Anne Marie Murphy, an accomplished attorney, practices law with a focus on litigation, serving individuals in both the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, California. She holds a prominent position as a principal at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP. Her diverse caseload encompasses legal matters such as financial fraud, elder abuse law, whistleblower claims, and class action lawsuits.

While a significant portion of her cases involves representing local individuals, Anne Marie Murphy’s legal practice extends beyond these boundaries. She has engaged in litigation against Major League Baseball concerning the Baseball Antitrust Exemption. Additionally, she has represented taxpayers in a lawsuit aimed at preventing Governor Schwarzenegger from selling historically significant properties and courthouses in California.

With a strong commitment to advocating for the elderly and the rights of everyday consumers, Ms. Murphy boasts an array of accomplishments. Notably, she successfully secured compensatory and punitive damages in a case involving a client who experienced a violation of California’s Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Her achievements also encompass obtaining multimillion-dollar settlements in consumer class actions and cases related to elder abuse.

Within the legal community, Ms. Murphy has gained recognition for her track record of achieving results. Her accolades include an “Superb” rating on Avvo, an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and being named a finalist for the Consumer Attorneys of California’s Consumer Attorney of the Year award. The Daily Journal has further acknowledged her by listing her among California’s top 100 women attorneys and top 25 plaintiff lawyers. She holds membership in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.

Actively participating in various legal organizations, Ms. Murphy assumes leadership roles and is affiliated with the San Mateo County Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the California Women Lawyers, the Consumer Attorneys of California, and the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association. Her expertise is not limited to legal circles; she frequently appears on local and national media outlets and engages in speaking engagements focused on consumer rights.

Educationally, Ms. Murphy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College in 1994, followed by a Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1998.

Beyond her legal practice, Anne Marie Murphy dedicates her time to volunteering with various youth organizations and non-profit endeavors.