Zevan Murphy guiding patients and families through medical malpractice

When medical care goes wrong, you shouldn’t have to search for answers alone. Zevan Murphy helps families understand what happened and how to move forward with confidence.

When medical care leads to unexpected harm, families are often left searching for answers. Zevan Murphy, a trusted St. Louis medical malpractice law firm, helps patients understand what happened, explore their legal options, and move forward with confidence.

The firm is led by managing partner Morgan Murphy, who took the helm in 2024 alongside veteran trial attorney David Zevan. While the name of the firm has evolved, its mission remains the same: to pursue justice for people harmed by preventable medical errors.

“What drives our work is listening to our clients’ stories and helping them rebuild,” Murphy says. “These cases are about people, not just legal outcomes.”

A Legacy of Medical Malpractice Advocacy

For more than 30 years, attorney David Zevan has represented patients and families across Missouri and Illinois in cases involving birth injuries, surgical errors, anesthesia injuries, failures to diagnose, and other forms of medical negligence. In addition to his work in the courtroom, Zevan has been an active advocate for patients’ rights statewide, serving as past president of the Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers (MATA) and as a member of the Board of Governors for the American Association for Justice (AAJ).

Morgan Murphy joined the practice in 2017, after beginning her career as a defense attorney, representing hospitals and physicians. That early experience shaped the strategic and investigative approach that she uses today.

Both attorneys originally learned medical malpractice from the inside, defending healthcare providers. Now, that insight gives them a distinctive advantage when they represent affected patients.

They understand how hospitals document care, know what information is often missing or overlooked, and recognize when records have been edited or altered. This attention to detail is critical in cases involving electronic medical records, in which small inconsistencies can reveal what truly happened.

Why Medical Malpractice Cases Require Skill and Time

Medical malpractice cases are highly technical and emotionally complex. Success requires deep collaboration with medical experts, meticulous review of records, and clear communication with families.

Zevan Murphy takes a selective, hands-on approach, focusing on fewer cases, so each client receives personalized attention and time. The firm frequently works with families affected by birth injuries, in circumstances where early legal and medical support can make a lifelong difference.

“When we help secure compensation in a birth injury case, it means a child can access therapy, equipment, education support, and care throughout their life,” Murphy says. “It’s incredibly meaningful work.”

Recent results have helped families secure essential resources to support long-term recovery and care.

Leadership in Action

Murphy’s work extends beyond litigation. She was recently named president of the St. Louis Bar Foundation. The firm’s team of attorneys is also involved in many other organizations, including the Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers, the American Association for Justice, and the Lawyers Association of St. Louis.

Zevan, Murphy, and their team’s involvement strengthen advocacy efforts that protect patients’ rights statewide and help shape policies that improve healthcare accountability and patient safety.

A Personal Commitment to Clients

As a mother of two, Murphy says her perspective deepens her connection with families, especially those caring for injured children.

“I understand what it means to want the best possible future for your child,” she says. “Our clients trust us with something deeply personal, and we honor that trust every day.”

When medical care goes wrong, families don’t have to face it alone. Zevan Murphy helps clients uncover the truth, protect their rights, and take steps toward healing with compassion and clarity.

This post was created by SLM Partner Studio on behalf of Zevan Murphy. To learn more, visit zevanmurphy.com

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