Hon. Jason Harper
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Overview

Hon. Jason Harper

Hon Jason Harper is a mediator and arbitrator who handles cases involving automobile, trucking, personal injury, premises liability, and contract issues, among others.

Jason served as judge of the State Court of Henry County for ten years prior to becoming Georgia’s youngest senior judge at age 45. During his tenure on the bench, Jason regularly presided over cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and contract disputes. He also regularly presided by designation in the Superior Court hearing domestic cases, including divorce, both jury and non-jury, as well as child custody cases.

Prior to joining the bench, Jason maintained a civil and domestic litigation practice and regularly served as a guardian ad litem and mediator in domestic cases. For eight years, he served as a special assistant attorney general representing the Georgia Department of Human Resources. His law firm also served as the county attorney for Henry County, Georgia.

Prior to his appointment to the state court bench by Governor Sonny Perdue, Jason served for four years as the elected countywide chair of the Henry County Board of Commissioners. Additionally, he served for four years as a member of the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), and he chaired the ARC Environment and Land Use Committee, which was responsible for preliminary approval of all Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs) within the ten-county metropolitan Atlanta area. Jason also served for four years as a district commissioner in Henry County and for four years on the county Board of Health.

Jason has served as an adjunct professor for Mercer University teaching Workplace Law and for Brenau University teaching Conflict Resolution and Business Law.

To learn more about Jason, read his spotlight.

Education

  • JD, Georgia State University, 1997
  • BA, Mercer University, 1994

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Lawyers Club of Atlanta

Honors and Awards

  • Top 5 Under 40 by “H” Magazine, 2009
  • Building Dedication Honor – Jason T. Harper Event Center, 2008
  • Public Service Award – Henry County Chamber of Commerce, 2007
  • NAACP President’s Award, 2007
  • Herman Talmadge Visionary Award – Henry County Chamber of Commerce, 2006
  • NAACP Public Service Award, 2005
  • Top 5 under 40 by Henry Magazine, 2005

Community Involvement

  • Chairman, Noah’s Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center, 2008 to 2010
  • Henry County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors,2003 to 2008
  • Past president, Georgia Chapter, National Brownfield Association, 2007

 

Speaking Engagements

  • Presenter, ADR Institute, Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution/State Bar of Georgia,2023
  • Presenter, National Highway Safety Administration/National Judicial College,2012, 2013
    • Made presentation to local judges and court clerks on the topic of federal commercial vehicle regulations that apply to the states and local jurisdictions
    • Child Advocate of the Year (co-recipient) by Henry County Council on Child Abuse, 2001
  • Institute for Continuing Judicial Education, University of Georgia
    • Teach continuing judicial education course for Georgia State Court Judges (2011 to present)
    • Taught continuing judicial education courses for Georgia Probate Court Judges (2009-2012)
  • Presenter, State Bar of Georgia approved CLE
    • Taught a continuing legal education (CLE) section on ethics and professionalism to various members of the State Bar of Georgia at an annual seminar, 2011, 2017

 

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Rates and Fees

Rates - Hon. Jason Harper

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Atlanta Rates 4hr Min.
2 Party Case: $450 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $400 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $350 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 - $400 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.