DAVID C. MURRAY, JD, MBA

Attorney

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ABOUT ME

I am an AV-rated trial lawyer who exclusively represents insureds who have been mistreated by their insurance company. I have represented thousands of homeowners, business owners and condominium associations in disputes with their insurance companies.

Since co-founding Danahy + Murray almost 20 years ago, I have devoted my practice of the law to those who have been mistreated by their insurance company.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Hurricane Damage

First Party Insurance Claims

Commercial Building

Storm Damage

Water and Mold Damage

Disability Insurance Claims

Fire Damage

Failure to Pay a Claim

Failure to Investigate a Claim

Bad Faith

Business Insurance Claims

Sinkhole Damage

Business Interruption Claims

Hail Damage

Condominium Claims

Long Term Care Insurance

Life Insurance

Denied Insurance Claims

MY Background

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EDUCATION

I earned my undergraduate degree from Elon College, concentrating my studies in political science and public administration. After graduating from Elon, I attended Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, where I earned my law degree. While attending law school, I earned a Master’s of Business Administration from Stetson University School of Business Administration.

WORK

Following my admission to the Florida Bar Association, I served the citizens of the state of Florida as an Assistant State Attorney for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Tampa. While working as a prosecutor, I prosecuted crimes ranging from criminal traffic infractions to first-degree felonies.
Almost 20 years ago, I began representing policyholders throughout the state of Florida in insurance disputes. I have represented insured individuals, partnerships, businesses, condominiums, hotels and corporations that have been denied insurance benefits or otherwise mistreated by their insurance carriers in the southeastern United States and beyond. I have been involved in a wide spectrum of contractual and extra-contractual matters, including property losses, casualty claims, construction defect allegations, complex insurance coverage matters, bad faith and unfair claims handling violations.

HOME AND COMMUNITY

I live in the Hyde Park district of South Tampa with my wife Kim, who is also an attorney, and our son Finton and daughter Penelope. I give back to the community by serving as a Guardian ad Litem advocating for abused and neglected children in the foster care system and by serving as a board member for the Heart Gallery of Tampa 

MY CREDENTIALS

I am admitted to the Florida Bar, and I was admitted to practice in all Federal Courts in the state of Florida, including the United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern District and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. I have extensive trial experience, having tried over 70 jury trials.

I have given numerous lectures on insurance and litigation issues involving first-party insurance claims. In addition, I have made multiple media appearances discussing first-party insurance claims.

MY MEMBERSHIPS and RECOGNITION

  • The Million Dollar Advocates Forum: a membership, which is limited to attorneys who have won cases in excess of a million dollars for their clients on a specific case.
  • Florida Super Lawyers publication: I have been honored by this publication year after year, first as a “Rising Star” and then as a “Super Lawyer.”
  • “AV” Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell: This rating signifies that I have been determined to have the highest level of legal skill, integrity and ethical standards in the area of insurance coverage.  
  • American Association for Justice member.
  • Florida Justice Association member.
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association member.
  • Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters member.
  • Florida Windstorm Insurance Network member.

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