MURPHY SCHMITT HATHAWAY - Key Persons
Michael R. Murphy is a trial attorney practicing primarily in the area of personal injury litigation (plaintiff and defense). He has practiced throughout Northern Arizona for over 40 years, handling numerous jury and bench trials, both in Superior Court and Federal District Court. Mr. Murphy is certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a Specialist in the area of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation. He frequently acts as a Mediator in contested litigation.
Milton W. Hathaway, Jr. is a litigation attorney practicing primarily in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death, municipal liability, employment law and product liability.
Mr. Hathaway received his Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University where he graduated cum laude in 1975, and his Juris Doctor degree in 1978 from the University of Arizona in Tucson. He was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 1978. Mr. Hathaway is a member of the State Bar of Arizona and Yavapai County Bar Association and has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV rated lawyer. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Court, District of Arizona and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Mr. Hathaway joined Murphy Schmitt Hathaway in 2002 following a four year residency in Hong Kong and Singapore with his wife, Meredith. While in Singapore, he was actively involved in The American Club, serving as Chairperson of the Rules Committee, elected member of the General Committee and was also elected Secretary of this organization. He also served as Director of the donor/recipient program, FriendshipWorks, The American Association of Singapore. Mr. Hathaway can be reached at mhathaway@mshwlaw.com .
Robert E. "Bob" Schmitt has been a trial attorney for over 40 years practicing primarily in the area of personal injury litigation, although he has handled cases involving many different areas of the law. He has significant experience in representing both plaintiffs and defendants and has been lead counsel in approximately 100 civil jury trials. Mr. Schmitt is certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a Specialist in the area of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation.
Mr. Schmitt received a Bachelor of Science degree in business in 1968, as well as his Juris Doctorate in 1973, with both degrees from Arizona State University. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Court, District of Arizona and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Schmitt has been married to his "first wife", Dianne, for over 45 years and is the proud father of five and grandfather of 17. Mr. Schmitt can be reached at rschmitt@mshwlaw.com.