Thomas Jefferson Murphy

Also known as Jeff Murphy

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
  • Mediation Services of Southwest Michigan

    3658 Woodcliff Dr

    Kalamazoo, MI 49008

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Practice Areas

  • 35% Mediation
    25% Divorce / Separation
    20% Family
    10% Uncontested Divorce
    10% Business
Payment Types Cash, Check, Credit Card
Fees Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($150-$300/hour)
Languages English

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About Me

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 that helping people in these situations resolve their differences without a court battle is personally extremely satisfying to me. In mediation, divorcing couples or business partners in conflict can reach agreements that help them both...

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Client Reviews

Thomas has received 1 client review

Words cannot explain....

Posted by: Patricia, a Divorce client, over 2 years ago.

Overall rating
 Excellent
Trustworthy
 Excellent
Responsive
 Excellent
Knowledgeable
 Excellent
Kept me informed
 Excellent
  • I recommend Thomas Murphy.
  • I hired Thomas 1-3 years ago.
  • Thomas handled my Divorce / Separation matter.
  • I have previously worked with more than 10 lawyers.

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 and has the ability to apply conflict resolution methods that work for everyone in any dispute! Mr. Murphy has the very rare talent of being able to listen, be honest, and keep his focus on resolutions that will work for all people involved. I highly recommend to anyone in divorce and/or family disputes to let Jeff Murphy work his mediation magic for you! You will walk away with a better view on the future. Go Jeff Murphy!!!

Endorsements

Thomas has received 2 peer endorsements

Erika Leuffen Salerno
Kalamazoo, MI 5 months ago
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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 issues amicably, and without court intervention. He manages the mediation process well, and helps clients develop solutions to their differences in a cooperative environment.

Gail M. Towne
Kalamazoo, MI Over 2 years ago
Relationship: Worked together on matter

As an attorney devoted to collaborative practice and other forms of alternative dispute resoluation methods, I am delighted to know Jeff Murphy. I have had the pleasure of working with him on several family law matters. Specifically, he is diligent, knowledgeable and creative in his approach to family law disputes. His passion and devotion to mediation is inspiring. I have and will continue to recommend Mr. Murphy as a mediator in all areas of the law.

Résumé

License

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1995 License Status: Active And In Good Standing
for the state of Michigan
Last updated by Avvo: 06/07/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

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2008–present
StructureTec Corporation

Education

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MA in
Columbia University Graduate School of Business

Associations

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Collaborative Law Institute of Michigan

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Portfolio

Publications

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2010 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

Speaking Engagements

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2010 Mediation
at MSOPE Annual Conference
2010 Mediation
at MSAE ORGPRO

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