Patrick D. McMurtray Mass Tort & Environmental Attorney
Patrick McMurtray has spent over 40 years developing the experience and skills to navigate complex litigation—and he’s seen it from both sides. His first 20 years were spent on the defense side, serving as regional and national counsel in tens of thousands of cases across the United States. That insider knowledge now fuels his work on the plaintiff’s side, where he fights for individuals harmed by dangerous products, pharmaceutical negligence, and environmental contamination on a national scale.
⚖️ 41+ Years of Legal Experience
⚖️ 20 Years Defense Experience – Now Fighting for Plaintiffs
“After 20 years defending corporations, I know exactly how they think—and now I use that knowledge to hold them accountable when they harm people.”
Patrick D. McMurtray
Mass Tort Attorney
Both Sides of the Courtroom
Patrick’s unique career trajectory—two decades defending corporations followed by two decades fighting for injured plaintiffs—gives him unmatched insight into how large companies build defenses. He uses that knowledge to anticipate and dismantle corporate defense strategies.
4
State Bar Admissions
Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana & Tennessee
20
Years Defense Side
Regional and national counsel experience
41
Years of Experience
Complex litigation since 1984
AV
Martindale-Hubbell
Highest peer review rating
We Don’t Just Take On Cases—We Take On Causes.
Whether you’ve been harmed by a dangerous drug, defective medical device, or environmental contamination, Patrick McMurtray doesn’t just fight for compensation—he fights to ensure what happened to you never happens to another family. His 20 years defending corporations means he knows exactly how they’ll try to avoid responsibility, and he uses that knowledge to hold them accountable.
Peer Recognition & Credentials
Bar Admissions
Mississippi – 1984
Alabama – 1992
Louisiana – 1993
Tennessee – 2013
Federal Courts:
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Supreme Courts of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee
Various U.S. District Courts
Peer Rating
⭐ Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated – The highest peer review rating for legal ability and ethical standards
Patrick’s Practice Areas
Patrick has developed a national practice representing plaintiffs in significant environmental, pharmaceutical, medical device, and other complex litigation. He also has considerable experience representing business owners and shareholders in various disputes.
Mass Torts
Patrick represents individuals in mass tort litigation on a national scale—cases involving dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, and environmental contamination that harm thousands of people. His decades of experience navigating complex litigation on both sides gives him unique insight into how to win these high-stakes cases.
When pharmaceutical companies fail to adequately test medications or warn about dangerous side effects, patients suffer the consequences. Patrick’s experience defending drug companies now helps him anticipate and defeat their defense strategies on behalf of injured plaintiffs.
Communities harmed by toxic contamination, hazardous waste, and environmental negligence deserve justice. Patrick fights for individuals and families exposed to dangerous chemicals and pollutants, holding corporations accountable for the damage they cause to people and communities.
Defective medical devices—from hip implants to surgical mesh to pacemakers—can cause devastating injuries. Patrick represents patients harmed by devices that were rushed to market, poorly designed, or inadequately tested.
Patrick attended Ole Miss for his undergraduate education, building the foundation for his legal career in Mississippi.
University of Mississippi School of Law
Juris Doctor – 1984
Patrick earned his law degree from Ole Miss Law School and was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1984, beginning a career that would span over four decades.
Defense Practice
Regional & National Defense Counsel – 1984-2004
Patrick’s first 20 years were spent almost exclusively on the defense side, serving as regional and national counsel in tens of thousands of cases throughout the United States. This experience gave him deep insight into how corporations build defenses and evaluate litigation risk.
International Experience – China
Legal Consulting – China
Patrick lived and worked in China, where part of his work involved consulting with Chinese law firms and businesses on various legal issues. He returned to the United States in 2012, bringing an international perspective to his practice.
Plaintiff's Practice
Transition to Plaintiff’s Side
Using the insights gained from his defense work, Patrick transitioned to representing plaintiffs in significant litigation. He developed a national practice in environmental, pharmaceutical, medical device, and other complex cases—now using his knowledge of corporate defense strategies to fight for injured individuals.
OnderLaw
Mass Tort Attorney
At OnderLaw, Patrick focuses on mass tort and environmental litigation, representing individuals harmed by corporate negligence on a national scale. His four decades of experience—including 20 years defending corporations—gives him unique insight into how to win against the largest defendants.
When Your Case Becomes Our Cause
Patrick McMurtray and the OnderLaw team don’t just fight for compensation—we fight to ensure what happened to you never happens to another family. If you’ve been harmed by environmental contamination, a dangerous drug, or a defective medical device, let’s discuss how your case could create lasting change.
