Over 2 decades of successful expert witness research, consulting and advice, including deposition and trial testimony on all aspects of franchise relationships, contracts, offering circulars, marketing, operations, field support, as well as custom and practice in the franchise industry.

In litigation, Mr. Murphy's extensive background coupled with his teaching skills, create a most favorable demeanor in deposition and trial testimony. In consulting with litigation attorneys, he develops arguments or strategic approaches that are quoted verbatim by arbitrators in reaching their decision.

In consulting with emerging as well as existing franchise and license companies, Mr. Murphy brings a wealth of proactive strategies and techniques, designed to make expansion programs effective and avoid future litigation difficulties. Particularly in franchising, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of lawyers."