Michael Barry Murphy KC (born January 25, 1958) is a New Brunswick lawyer and politician.
[1] A personal injury lawyer, Murphy was president of the New Brunswick Liberal Association from 1988 to 1993.
In 2001, Murphy considered running for the leadership of the New Brunswick Liberal Party,[1] but dropped out after forming an early campaign team.
He resigned from cabinet in January 2010 to spend more time with his family and return to practising law.
[4] In early 2010, Murphy took a partner position at the law firm of Cox and Palmer in Moncton.