Anthony Murgatroyd attended St. John’s University, and the University of London. In 1989, he graduated Rutgers University School of Law.
After graduating law school, Anthony Murgatroyd served as the Clerk for a Judge in the Superior Court of New Jersey. He then worked the next three years as trial counsel for a Morris County AV rated firm, which is the highest rating given, where he specialized in the defense of complex legal and professional malpractice claims. After that, he served as house counsel to a major insurance company, handling personal injury, automobile accident, and product liability claims.
Working for the insurance company he gained first-hand knowledge of how insurance companies handle injury claims. He started his own firm so he could use that same knowledge to help people who are injured–people who were now going up against the insurance companies themselves. As former house counsel to a major insurance company, Anthony Murgatroyd knows what to expect, and how to prepare your case for success.
Since 1998, Anthony J. Murgatroyd, has represented the rights of injury victims and financially damaged consumers.
The Murgatroyd Law Group is a personal injury firm with many resources. We have a former Director of Rehabilitation on our full time staff. She brings to the Group her experience and understanding of the rehabilitation process, her passion as a patient advocate, and her expertise in interpreting complex medical records. In addition to our valued staff, we work carefully with a team of private investigators, experts, and evaluators and other professions to deliver the best results for your case.
Anthony Murgatroyd is a current member of the New Jersey State Bar and a former Trustee. Anthony Murgatroyd is also a former Trustee and Past President of the Hunterdon County Bar Association, a member of the American Association for Justice and the New Jersey Association for Justice, where he previously sat on the Board of Governors. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and is also a Nationally Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney with the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Less than 1% of all attorneys are Board Certified. Even fewer hold both State and National Board Certification. He is a certified member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Forum membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. There are only 3,000 members throughout the country. Anthony Murgatroyd was also nominated a Super Lawyer all years from 2009 through present.
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He is licensed to practice in all New Jersey and Pennsylvania State and Federal Courts.
OUR MISSION
- We provide aggressive, dignified representation.
- We won’t settle your case below its true value; that is, fair compensation for the injuries or damages you have received.
- If settlement is not possible, we will be a vigorous advocate for you at trial.
- We keep our clients fully informed of all pertinent developments in a timely manner.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Workers Compensation
- Construction Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Tractor Trailer Accidents
- Amusement Park Accidents
- Head, Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries
- Dog Bites
- Nursing Home Injuries
- Premises Injuries
- Slip, Trip, and Falls
- Wrongful Death
- Neck, Back & Spinal Cord Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Significant Scarring
- Severe Injury Claims
- Disability Claims
- Medical Malpractice
- Dog and Animal Bites
- Defective Products
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 1990
- Pennsylvania, 1990
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1990
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2001
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1990
Education
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law – Newark, Newark, New Jersey
- Juris Doctorate Degree – 1989
- St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY
- Bachelor of Science Degree – 1985
- Honors: Deans List 1982-1985
- University of London, Surrey, England – 1984
Published Works
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- Tapping Into What Matters, New Jersey Association for Justices’ In Brief publication, February, 2016
- So You Think It’s Really Over: Survival Tips for Resolving the Personal Injury Case, New Jersey Lawyer, August, 2014
- New Jersey Trial, Post Trial, Appellate Proceedings: Ready for Trial, Lexis Nexis (2006 to Present)
- Steering Clear of the Potholes: New Laws Affecting Handling of Auto Claims, Legal Times Magazine of Hunterdon County Bar Association, February, 2000
Classes/Seminars
- Resolving Personal Injury Matters, New Jersey State Bar Association, May 18, 2016
- Mock Trial of a Personal Injury Case, Hunterdon County Bar Association, November 3, 2015
- Ethical Implications of Limited License Legal Technicians, New Jersey State Bar Association, October 16, 2015
- New PIP Laws, Automobile Reparations Committee, New Jersey State Bar Association, October 14, 2015
- Tales from the Other Side, New Jersey Association for Justice, February 22, 2014
- The Judicial Selection Process, Hunterdon County Bar Association, May 2, 2013
- Finding, Retaining, Developing and Working with Experts, New Jersey Association for Justice, February 23, 2013
- Hot Tips and Emerging Trends in Personal Injury Litigation, Hunterdon County Bar Association, November 5, 2012
- Protecting Your Client’s Interests at the Time of Settlement, New Jersey Association for Justice, November 16, 2012
- Seminar on Law Office Management, New Jersey Association for Justice, January 16, 2012 – Present
- Lawyer Advertising & Use of Social Media, Hunterdon County Bar Association, November 22, 2011
- Best Practices for the Nurse attending the IME, Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, October 1, 2011
- Lawyer Advertising & Use of Social Media, New Jersey State Bar Association, May 18, 2011
- Civil Case Law Update, New Jersey State Bar Association, Arizona, November 3, 2010
- Exposing Deceptive Defense Medicine, New Jersey Association For Justice, June 6, 2009
- Preparing Effective & Economical Exhibits for Trial, New Jersey Association For Justice, April 22, 2009
- Preparation for the Defense Medical Examination, Association of Trial Lawyers of America – New Jersey, May 1, 2008
- Ethics & Avoiding the Pitfalls of Legal Malpractice, Hunterdon County Bar Association, March 10, 2008
- Proving Permanency At Trial, Association of Trial Lawyers of America – New Jersey, October 28, 2006
- Black Box Warnings of Allergy Medications, Hunterdon Medical Center, February 8, 2006
- Understanding DWI Laws In New Jersey, National Association of Legal Assistants, February 15, 2005
- Limitation on Lawsuit: What it Means to You, National Association of Legal Secretaries, February 25, 2004
- Handling Automobile Claims Under The 1998 Auto Cost Reduction Act, Hunterdon County Bar Association, February 11, 2000
Honors and Awards
- New Jersey Super Lawyer, 2009 – 2017
- Amicus Award, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2016
- Amicus Award, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2011
- Who’s Who Among Executives and Businesses, 2002
- Richard J. Hughes – American Inns of Court, Graduate, 1993 – 1995
- Who’s Who Among American Law Students, 1987 – 1989
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, 1984 – 1985
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Past President , Hunterdon County Bar Association, 2005 – 2006
- Trustee , Hunterdon County Bar Association, 2007 – 2016
- Trustee , New Jersey State Bar Association, 2009 – 2015
- Chair, Executive Committee , General Council, New Jersey State Bar Association , 2013 – 2015
- Executive Committee , General Council, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2009 – Present
- Chair, Automobile Reparations Special Committee, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2015 – 2016
- Co-Chair, Civil Practice Committee , Hunterdon County Bar Association , 2013 – Present
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum/Top Trial Lawyers, Member, 2008 – Present
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum/Top Trial Lawyers, Member, 2006 – Present
- Board of Governors, Association of Trial Lawyers of America – New Jersey, 2004 – 2008
- American Association for Justice, Member, 1997 – Present
- Hunterdon County Bar Association, Member, 1997 – Present
- New Jersey State Bar, Member, 1990 – Present
- Board of Governors, American Trial Lawyers Association, 2004 – 2008
Past Employment Positions
- Harleysville Insurance Companies, Staff Trial Counsel, 1992 – 1998
- Voorhees & Acciavatti, Trial Counsel, 1989 – 1992
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer, Military Legal Assistance Program, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2014 – 2016
- Member, Board of Directors Big Brothers Big Sisters, 2004 – 2016
- Speaker, End Distracted Driving Program, Somerset County Courthouse, 2013 – Present
- Organizer, Pro-Bono living Will Initiative Hunterdon County Bar Association, 2006
- Coordinator, Latino Education Project Hunterdon County Bar Association, 2005 – 2006
- Organizer, Drug Court Funding Drive for Hunterdon County Bar Association, 2005 – 2006
- Coordinator, Hunterdon County Turkey Drive, 2005
- County Coordinator, ATLA-NJ Pro-Bono Living Will Program, 2005
