Brian F. P. Murphy, K.C., is an accomplished litigator and the senior partner at Brian Murphy Law (Forte Law Droit), a boutique full-service litigation firm in downtown Moncton, New Brunswick. With more than 38 years of legal experience, Brian has represented clients in personal injury, employment, and commercial litigation cases across every level of court in New Brunswick, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador, as well as the Federal Court of Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada.
Fluent in both English and French, Brian is recognized for his deep commitment to both his clients and the broader Moncton community. His expertise covers a wide spectrum of practice areas: from personal injury claims (including car accidents, slip and falls, insurance disputes, and medical malpractice), employment law (wrongful dismissal, workplace harassment, severance, and benefits), and complex commercial and property litigation, to criminal defence (assault, DUI, and other criminal matters), sexual and physical assault cases, general civil litigation, family law, immigration, and municipal law. Brian's approach combines personable service with a strategic, thorough understanding of the law.
Appointed King’s Counsel in 2015, Brian’s legal career is matched by his long-standing public service, having served as City Councillor and Mayor of Moncton and as a federal Member of Parliament. He is also active with community organizations such as the Capitol Theatre Foundation, La Theatre l’Escaouette Fundraising Campaign, and the Peter McKee Foodbank Fundraising Drive. His professional distinctions include the Prix Dialogue, the Phoenix Award from the U.S. EPA, Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters (France), and induction into the Order of Moncton.
Clients who seek resolute advocacy and practical legal guidance can expect Brian and his team to engage every matter with experience, tenacity, and a clear focus on the client’s interests.