Cases of Distinction

The following are some civil cases handled by John D. Murray, Esquire. These stand as a testimony of our firm's careful research, tireless preparation, and many years of experience. The results reached for each of these cited cases were dependent upon the unique facts and circumstances particular to the case that was either tried or settled.

Personal Injury Cases

$2,000,000 Settlement
This was on behalf of a client who was severely injured in an automobile accident from a tractor trailer on Route 287 in Morris County, New Jersey.

$350,000 Jury Award
This was on behalf of a client against a podiatrist for the negligent treatment of a patient's foot which followed after surgery in Essex County, New Jersey.

$288,000 Jury Award
This was on behalf of a client who had severely injured her back in an automobile accident in Morris County, New Jersey.

$250,000 Jury Award
This was on behalf of a client who was against her doctor for the negligent care and treatment following surgery in Morris County, New Jersey.

Family Law Cases

$25,000 Alimony Award & $12,500 Child Support
These amounts were awarded monthly to the wife of a Wall Street executive, following a long-term marriage with two children.

$10,000 Alimony Award & $1,800 Child Support
These amounts were awarded monthly to the wife of a pharmaceutical executive, following a long-term marriage with one child.

$37,000 in Property Loss & $50,000 in Punitive Damages
After a four-month marriage, the trial verdict awarded three years of rehabilitative alimony plus the property losses and punitive damages. Counsel fees were awarded to an immigrant wife, who was brought into the United States on a fiance's Visa™ and shortly thereafter was battered, had possessions stolen by her husband, and was thrown out of their marital home. (Upheld on Appeal)