Case Study: 50+ National Media Placements Analyzing the Murdaugh Trial

Newsroom PR’s legal clients hit the ground running in March following the conclusion of the six-week double murder trial of former attorney Alex Murdaugh. In the immediate aftermath of the verdict, Newsroom PR secured more than 50 earned media placements across major national and international outlets, positioning its clients as go-to legal analysts for one of the most closely followed criminal trials in the country.

For attorneys seeking to become trusted sources for reporters covering high-profile litigation and criminal proceedings, this is what strategic legal PR looks like. Newsroom PR works with criminal defense attorneys, former prosecutors, and trial lawyers to deliver timely legal insight to journalists on deadline.

To learn how we elevate law firm visibility through earned media, contact info@newsroompr.com.


Murdaugh Trial Media Placement Highlights

Criminal defense attorney Rachel Fiset was quoted by The New York Times analyzing the “risky move” Murdaugh made when he testified in his own defense.

Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani appeared in a BBC News explainer breaking down the trial and its legal implications.

Rachel Fiset, Matthew Barhoma, and Josh Ritter were the only attorneys featured in a Law & Crime report on the case.


New York Times coverage of Murdaugh trial analysis
BBC News Murdaugh trial explainer
Law & Crime exclusive featuring Newsroom PR clients

Do you have a high-profile case coming up?

Email info@newsroompr.com to learn how Newsroom PR secures earned media coverage for attorneys handling complex, high-visibility matters.

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