Marin & Murphy Law Firm Launches New Era with Leadership Change

The law firm formerly known as Marin, Barrett, and Murphy has been rebranded as the Marin & Murphy Law Firm. This change, effective December 5, 2025, signifies a new chapter in leadership while maintaining a strong commitment to advocacy for clients across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and South Carolina.

Under the new banner, the firm will continue to focus on aggressive criminal defense and complex personal injury litigation. Co-Managing Partners Matthew T. Marin and Stefanie A. Murphy will lead the firm, bringing a combined experience of nearly 40 years in high-stakes trials. This shift aims to enhance client relationships and courtroom performance, emphasizing the effective collaboration that has yielded significant victories, including multiple not-guilty jury verdicts and over $15 million recovered for clients in 2025 alone.

Matthew T. Marin, the founding partner, expressed his enthusiasm for this transition. “After an extraordinary year, we are investing in the next chapter of our practice and reaffirming our core identity as trial lawyers,” he stated. Marin emphasized that the firm remains dedicated to supporting clients during critical times, ensuring that no one faces the justice system alone. Furthermore, they continue to achieve substantial outcomes for seriously injured clients in personal injury cases.

Leadership Profiles and Achievements

Matthew T. Marin is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with over 17 years of experience in criminal defense and personal injury cases. He is a graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law and the University of Rhode Island. In 2025, Marin played a pivotal role in securing more than $15 million for clients involved in environmental exposure and defective product claims. He has been acknowledged as a Super Lawyer from 2014 to 2022 and is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.

Meanwhile, Stefanie A. Murphy, a respected figure in criminal defense, has honed her skills in negotiation and trial strategy. A graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law, Murphy has been recognized as both a “Rising Star” and a “Super Lawyer” from 2012 to 2025. She has successfully defended clients in complex criminal cases, including a notable first-degree murder trial where she achieved a full acquittal within three hours of jury deliberation.

Areas of Practice and Future Focus

The Marin & Murphy Law Firm continues to represent clients in various legal matters, including criminal defense cases such as DUI offenses, domestic violence, and drug crimes. Additionally, the firm is actively involved in civil litigation, focusing on catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death lawsuits, and mass tort actions related to products like Ozempic and Depo-Provera.

Recent civil outcomes include substantial settlements of $400,000 and $250,000 for accident victims in South Carolina, contributing to a historic $15 billion PFAS settlement. This commitment to client advocacy underscores the firm’s focus on achieving justice and holding powerful entities accountable.

Marin & Murphy Law Firm operates across multiple locations, including Providence, Cranston, East Greenwich, Cumberland, South Kingstown, and Newport in Rhode Island, along with offices in Charleston, South Carolina, and Connecticut. With a reputation for aggressive legal representation and exceptional courtroom performance, Marin & Murphy Law Firm is poised for continued growth and success in the legal landscape.

For further information or to schedule a free consultation, clients can contact Marin & Murphy Law Firm at (401) 228-8271 or visit their websites: marinmurphylaw.com, matthewtmarin.com, and samurphylaw.com.