Callie Murphy

Callie Murphy is a skilled litigation attorney whose practice focuses on defense work across energy, marine, construction, and professional liability. She represents U.S. and London Market insurers involved in a wide range of sectors, including aviation, hospitality, power generation, and transportation. Her work covers both complex commercial disputes and general liability matters.

Callie’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in American Jurisprudence (with honors) from the University of Houston, followed by a Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law. These degrees laid the groundwork for a focused career in litigation, allowing her to offer informed and strategic representation in technically complex cases.

Callie works with a broad range of clients in the energy sector—oil companies, drilling contractors, refineries, and more—handling matters at all stages: upstream, midstream, and downstream. She litigates claims from property damage and business disputes to those involving marine incidents like allisions, collisions, and Jones Act matters.

Callie’s extensive experience extends to construction law, where she represents architects, engineers, design professionals, general contractors, and subcontractors. She’s handled disputes tied to commercial and industrial builds, multi-family residences, educational institutions, and healthcare projects.

In the area of professional errors and omissions, Callie has defended consultants, attorneys, physicians, insurance brokers, and other licensed experts. She’s well-versed in tackling issues involving business practices, workplace safety, and complex service agreements, ensuring her clients are protected from exposure and risk.

With a focus on strategy and results, Callie Murphy brings courtroom insight and industry familiarity to every client she serves. She is also relied upon for her coverage counsel, regularly providing advice and litigation support on coverage and indemnity issues. Her work spans nearly every insurance line, including marine, energy, general liability, business interruption, and auto coverage.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kennedys Law LLP
• Member, Texas Bar Association
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Maritime Law Association of the United States
• Member, National Association of Insurance Women

Licensed State

• Louisiana
• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Houston
  BS in American Jurisprudence

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