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Attorney William Kickham has more than 20 years of legal practice from diverse positions in law and media, providing counsel on a wide range of legal and trial issues, in both the civil and criminal arenas. Mr. Kickham presently practices law in his own firm in Westwood, Massachusetts, and until recently was the Executive Producer and host of his own TV talk show, At The Bar, previously broadcast on the Comcast network in the suburban Boston market, discussing a variety of legal and litigation issues within Massachusetts and nationally.

In his diverse legal roles, Mr. Kickham has served as the New England Regional Manager for the Insurance Information Institute, a nationwide trade association of liability insurance companies. In this capacity, Mr. Kickham acted as the Institute’s chief spokesperson to all media, industry and opposition groups having an interest in the industry’s legal and litigation issues. Within his role, Mr. Kickham worked with and appeared in all major print, radio and television media throughout New England, as well as in national publications such as USA Today, The National Law Journal, Lawyers Weekly USA, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.

Prior to his association with the Institute, Mr. Kickham served as Public Affairs Counsel for the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA), in Boston. MATA is a specialty bar association, and is the state chapter of the American Association for Justice, (for many years formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA). Mr. Kickham was responsible for media relations on all legal and trial issues, insurance liability, tort reform and civil justice issues. He directed all media coverage and commentary for the association, and served as Editor-In-Chief of all news operations. He regularly appeared in major print and broadcast media, regionally and nationally.

While attending Suffolk University Law School, Mr. Kickham also served on the House Judiciary Committee within the Massachusetts House, where he was Communications Coordinator for legal and legislative matters before the Committee. Prior to entering Suffolk Law School, Mr. Kickham directed media relations and communications strategy within a statewide coalition to reform auto insurance in Massachusetts, where he communicated complex legislative issues to a wide variety of media. Mr. Kickham is a former Special Assistant District Attorney for Norfolk County in Massachusetts, and has tried numerous criminal cases, as both prosecutor and defense counsel.

Mr. Kickham holds a degree in Economics from Boston College, and a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School. He is a member of the Massachusetts and Federal Bars, was a 1982 award recipient from the Outstanding Young Men of America, and a scholarship recipient from Suffolk University Law School. In addition to serving as the host of his own talk show, At The Bar from1995 to 2005, Mr. Kickham has appeared as legal analyst and commentator on Court TV, and appeared as spokesperson and legal commentator in The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, WBZ-AM Radio, WCVB-TV, WBZ-TV, WHDH-TV, and New England Cable News, discussing a wide variety of legal issues and organizations. In addition, he has worked with such national news organizations as USA Today and 60 Minutes, in briefing researchers and producers on legal issues.

Mr. Kickham resides with his wife Debbi in Westwood, Massachusetts.

Murray Law Offices, LLC is a trial practice firm with an emphasis on the litigation of personal injury, insurance defense, business disputes and other civil matters. Attorney Murray has tried hundreds of cases before the Superior and District Courts in a wide variety of legal issues. Our clients include individuals and businesses and we are experienced in handling the most complex litigation matters.

Bruce H. Murray has been a practicing lawyer since 1987. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island, and the New England School of Law, cum laude. Recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award and New England School of Law Scholar Award. Admitted in the Massachusetts Courts and the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, Mr. Murray's practice is primarily concentrated in the preparation and trial of cases involving personal injury including, auto accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, dog bites, general liability, wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice, food poisoning, construction site accidents, unfair business practices (c. 93A), insurance related matters, and criminal defense. He has tried well over 100 cases to verdict, including more than 60 jury trials in the Superior Court. He was recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as having one of the top ten defense verdicts of the year in 2002. He has lectured in the areas of trial practice and premises liability for continuing education programs on behalf of the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association and for the retail and insurance industry. Mr. Murray is also experienced in the areas of residential real estate conveyancing, landlord/tenant matters, business disputes and consumer protection. He is a volunteer judge for the Suffolk Law School Mock Trial Tournament and serves as a volunteer conciliator in the Brockton, Stoughton and Quincy District Courts. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Middlesex County Bar Association, and the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association. He and his family are involved with the Fresh Air Fund, serving annually as a host family.