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Hon. Bianca Motley Broom

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Mayor Bianca Motley Broom has been a full-time mediator and arbitrator at Miles Mediation & Arbitration since 2017. She was sworn in as the 27th mayor of College Park, Georgia in January 2020. She is the first African-American and the first woman to be elected as mayor in College Park. Mayor Motley Broom is deeply committed to building the community College Park’s citizens deserve. She is passionate about creating more opportunities for resident engagement and collaboration. Mayor Motley Broom is also working to bolster economic development and embrace fiscally sound and sustainable practices to ensure the city’s continued growth.

Mayor Motley Broom served as a part-time judge in the Magistrate Court of Fulton County from 2017-2019. Prior to her appointment to the bench, she was a Senior Trial Attorney at a national insurance company. During that time, her practice was primarily focused on personal injury and premises liability matters. Her prior work experience also includes five years as an associate at a national defense firm, practicing toxic tort litigation. She started her career as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Mayor Motley Broom is a registered arbitrator, civil mediator, and domestic relations mediator in Georgia.

Education

  • Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, MBA with honors, 2018
  • Washington University School of Law, J.D., 2003
    • Webster Society Scholar
    • Student Bar Association, Black Law Students Association
  • Duke University, B.A., 1999
    • William J. Griffith University Service Award
    • Duke Student Government

Admitted to Practice

  • Supreme Court of Ohio, 2003 (Inactive)
  • Superior Courts of Georgia, 2007

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • Atlanta Bar Association
  • Gate City Bar Association
  • Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys
  • Georgia Association of Women Lawyers
  • Lawyers Club of Atlanta
  • Mediators Beyond Borders
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia
  • National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

Publications

The Case for Mediating Nursing Home Cases Post-COVID, August 2023

When Privacy Matters:  Why ADR is a Smart Option for Public Figures, February 2023

Community Involvement

  • Chair, Municipal Government Policy Committee, Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), 2020-2021
  • Co-Chair, Excellence in Policing Committee, GMA
  • Member, Board of Directors, GMA
  • Member, Legislative Policy Council and Federal Policy Council, GMA
  • Member, COVID-19 Advisory Committee, GMA, 2020
  • Member, Environment and Natural Resources Committee, GMA
  • Member, Equity and Inclusion Commission, GMA
  • Member, Community & Economic Development Committee, National League of Cities, 2020-2021
  • Committee Member, Wholesome Wave Southern Chefs Potluck, 2017-2018
  • Governing Board President, The Main Street Academy, 2016-2017
  • Participant, United Way South Fulton Community Building Institute, 2017
  • Board Member, Historic College Park Neighborhood Association, 2014
  • Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Clay Guild
  • College Park Woman’s Club
  • Volunteer: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Wholesome Wave Georgia, and Hosea Helps

Publications

Speaking Engagements

Rates and Fees

Rates - Hon. Bianca Motley Broom

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New Mediation Rates for Cases Conducted On or After January 1st

2 Party Case: $350 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $300 per party; per hour
4+ Party Case: $250 per party; per hour
Atlanta Rates 4hr Min.
2 Party Case: $325 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $275 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $250 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request
Arbitration Hourly Rate: $650

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation /Arbitration Admin Fees
Atlanta Mediation Admin Fee - $300 per party
Arbitration Commencement And Administration Fee: $1500 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $1000. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.

ARBITRATION FEE PAYMENT POLICY

Arbitration Commencement and Administrative Fee is $1500.00 per party, per arbitrator. At the commencement of arbitration, each party will be invoiced $1500.00. This fee is refundable minus $500.00 per party until the initial case management order has been issued. All arbitration related invoices are due upon receipt.

ARBITRATION CANCELLATION POLICY

If a single-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 15 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate. However, if the single-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 2 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate.

If a multi-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 28 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing. However, if the multi-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 7 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing.

Issuance of the Final Arbitration Order/Award

Arbitration Awards/Orders will not be issued to either party until Miles has received full payment for all fees and expenses associated with the arbitration.