Michael attended the Mississippi College School of Law.  Following graduation from law school, Michael accepted a job at the Berkeley County Solicitor's Office where he prosecuted cases ranging from forgery to murder.  He would later accept a position at Steinberg Law Firm in Goose Creek where he would represent clients in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Family Law, Criminal Defense, Social Security, and other legal matters.  Michael later co-found a law practice in Summerville with his brother and sister-in-law.  

     Michael has served in the South Carolina Army National Guard since 1989.  He began his career as an enlisted soldier with an Infantry background.   Currently, Michael is a Lieutenant Colonel who serves as the Command Judge Advocate for the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) in Charleston, South Carolina.  

     In 2005, Michael deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  In 2012, Michael deployed to Kosovo as the Command Judge Advocate for the 218th MEB.  

     After returning from his last deployment, Michael joined Brady Vannoy to form VANNOY | MURPHY.  At VANNOY | MURPHY, Michael focuses his practice on Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Family Law, Social Security, Military Law, and other civil matters.