Joe Murphey
Joe Murphey Senior Neutral
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Overview

Joe Murphey

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Joe Murphey is a mediator and attorney who has mediated more than 3,000 cases at Miles Mediation & Arbitration, with a success rate of over 80 percent. He is a founding member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and has been included in Georgia Super Lawyers every year since 2007.

Joe, a frequently published writer and popular presenter, created Miles’ General Civil Mediation Training program in 2024. When not mediating, volunteering, or spending time with his family, Joe can be found playing his drums and/or harmonicas with several local bands.

Education

  • University of South Carolina, BA, 1986
    •  Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
    • British Union Debate Team
    • Photographer (The Gamecock, newspaper)
  • Emory University Law School, JD, 1989
    • Mock Trial Team

Admitted to Practice

  • State/Superior Courts of Georgia, 1989-present
  • U.S. District Court, N.D. of GA, 1989-present
  • Georgia Court of Appeals/Georgia Supreme Court, 1989-present

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • Georgia Academy of Mediators and Arbitrators
  • National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
  • Georgia Bar Association, since 1989

Honors and Awards

  • Georgia Super Lawyers (10 years running)
  • Georgia “Top 100 Lawyers” (2017)
  • ADR Trailblazer, National Law Journal, 2016

Publications

Speaking Engagements

Rates and Fees

Rates - Joe Murphey

If you have questions regarding our rates and fees, please contact support@milesadr.com

Atlanta Rates 4hr Min.
2 Party Case: $550 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $475 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $450 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request

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 Admin Fees
Atlanta Mediation Admin Fee - $500 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.