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Thomas Jefferson Murphy

Also known as Jeff Murphy
Thomas Jefferson Murphy
Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 35% Mediation
  • 25% Divorce / Separation
  • 20% Family
  • 10% Uncontested Divorce
  • 10% Business

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($150-$300/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Mediation Services of Southwest Michigan
    3658 Woodcliff Dr
    Kalamazoo, MI 49008
    Office: 269-375-3200
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Mediation is the single most satisfying area of law that Ive practiced. I have a long professional career dealing with law suits and legal battles and I find... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Words cannot explain....”

Posted by: Patricia, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: I have worked with Jeff Murphy as he gives of his time as a volunteer mediator in the Southwest Michigan community. He is very experienced, skilled... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Erika Leuffen Salerno

As a family law attorney, I am passionate about alternative dispute resolution, I can turn to Jeff to assist me in helping my clients resolve their... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Erika Salerno , Kalamazoo (MI), 4 months ago
Gail M. Towne

As an attorney devoted to collaborative practice and other forms of alternative dispute resoluation methods, I am delighted to know Jeff Murphy. I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Gail Towne , Kalamazoo (MI), About 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

44 years since Thomas Jefferson Murphy was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Michigan Active And In Good Standing 1995 05/07/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Member - Board of Directors at StructureTec Corporation 2008–present
Adjunct Professor at Thomas M. Cooley Law School 1995–1997
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Columbia University Graduate School of Business MA
Fordham University School of Law J.D.
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Collaborative Law Institute of Michigan
Collaborative Practitioners of Greater Kalamazoo
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Portfolio

Contribution

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Publications

Article Publication Date
Divorce: Facing the FEAR Factor Womens Life Style Greater Kalamazoo 2010
Holiday Parenting Doesn't Have To Be A "War of the Roses"! Women's Life Style Grand Rapids 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Mediation MSOPE Annual Conference 2010
Mediation MSAE ORGPRO 2010
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