OUR FIRM
Murphy Cooke Kobrick LLP is a boutique litigation law practice based in Silicon Valley and Santa Monica, California with expertise in government investigations and complex litigation. Our attorneys have deep government experience. Patrick Murphy and Christopher Cooke have each served as Branch Chief in the Enforcement Division of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and Jeffrey Kobrick as S.E.C. Trial Counsel The combined experience and skill of Murphy Cooke Kobrick LLP provides unmatched small firm representation for individuals and companies facing the S.E.C. and other government regulatory investigations, independent internal investigations, and high-stakes white-collar and securities litigation.
Complementing Murphy Cooke Kobrick LLP’s expertise in handling the gamut of regulatory, litigation and counseling issues under the federal securities laws, is the firm’s diverse and active docket of civil litigation, including shareholder class actions and derivative actions, trade secret disputes, breach of contract actions and bankruptcy matters. Partner Steven Ruth helps anchor the Litigation Practice with decades of federal and state litigation experience.
Kathryn Coburn leads the Health Law and Technology Practice, helping clients to securely move and protect their data, focusing on regulatory compliance, electronic evidence matters, information security, privacy and technology transactions.
The mission of Murphy Cooke Kobrick LLP is to provide our clients with superior legal representation along with the flexibility and partner-level dedication of a smaller practice. While MCK lawyers spare no effort to achieve unparalleled legal results in each and every representation, we are as equally dedicated to working creatively and efficiently with our clients to provide a level of personal service, and pricing, not found in a larger firm setting.
To experience the Murphy Cooke Kobrick LLP difference, contact us for a free consultation.
OUR LEGAL TEAM
Patrick T. Murphy
Partner
For over two decades, Patrick T. Murphy has been involved in high-stakes securities law matters, both in private practice and through government service.
Areas of Practice
Christopher C. Cooke
Partner
Christopher Cooke is an attorney with over twenty-five years’ experience, including over eleven years at his own law firm, which he founded in 2004 with two other partners.
Areas of Practice
Jeffrey W. Kobrick
Partner
Jeff has litigated in state and federal courts cases involving contracts, securities law, ERISA, trade secrets and unfair competition, unfair trade practices, corporate disputes, commercial disputes, employment and other issues.
Areas of Practice
Kathryn R. Coburn
Partner
Ms. Coburn leads the Health Law Practice at Murphy Cooke Kobrick LLP, focusing on Health Information Technology. She advises clients facing HIPAA and HITECH Act investigations and OCR audits.
Areas of Practice
- Digital Evidence
- Health Law
- Information Security
Steven R. Ruth
Partner
Steven Ruth has practiced law for over twenty-five years, working in both Southern and Northern California. He has also handled cases in the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Nevada.