I am certified as a Circuit Civil, Appellate, Family and County Court Mediator. I am also a FINRA mediator for securities industry disputes. Parties have been able to settle the majority of cases they have mediated with me.
Prior to entering private practice, I was privileged to be the judicial clerk to Pamela B. Minzner on the New Mexico Court of Appeals. Appeals are an excellent opportunity for enjoying the intellectual side of practicing law. He who laughs last, laughs best.
My practice is fairly diverse within the realm of commercial and civil litigation. Most cases involve some species of breach of contract. Typical clients are small companies and middle class individuals looking for efficient, professional resolution of their issue or dispute.
I handle both probate administration, and inheritance disputes, such as allegations of undue influence and lack of capacity (aka will contests), and similar disputes related to trusts and guardianships.
After graduating from the Marshall-Wythe School of law at the College of William & Mary, I clerked for the Honorable Pamela B. Minzner in New Mexico. I then entered private practice in Florida in 1992 and have litigated primarily in state courts, including appeals. I have been a certified mediator since 1997 and am now certified in circuit civil, appellate, family and county court mediation. I am the Vice President of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, and edited their newsletter, The Caucus.
I am also a qualified arbitrator for state court matters. I am a FINRA arbitrator and chair-qualified and have arbitrated hundreds of cases, mainly as chairperson. I am also a Special Magistrate for the Broward County Value Adjustment Board. I also serve as an arbitrator for the American Health Law Association.
Aside from my legal and dispute resolution experience, I am the race director and coach for Synergy Outdoor Adventure Resources, a nonprofit that fosters participation in outdoor recreation and competition including paddlesports and adventure racing. We and the team we sponsor support the Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre, which has been serving South Florida communities for almost 60 years. I wrote Blazing Paddles: Your Guide to Forming a Fun, Fast Dragon Boat Team, the highest rated book of its kind on Amazon.
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| Consulted Attorney
great advice !
Hope to work with him in the future.
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Posted by St. Lucie Appraisal | July 13, 2021
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| Consulted Attorney
Excellent advisor
Thank you, Mr. Murphy, for your sensible guidance. We will utilize it to further improve our business relationships in the future.
Response from Will MurphyNovember 9, 2021
I am happy to hear that my thoughts were of value to you. Thank you for the review.
Posted by Maggie | October 9, 2018
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| Consulted Attorney
Thank you
I appreciate the time Mr. Murphy took to asses my case. He gave an accurate and thorough response.
Response from Will MurphyDecember 9, 2019
Thank you for your review.
Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2018
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| Consulted Attorney
Very helpful
I have consulted this attorney regarding my wrongful termination arbitration case. He is very attentive and diligent in his responses. I would highly recommend him.
Response from Will MurphyJanuary 21, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to provide your review. Best wishes.
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2018
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| Consulted Attorney
Highly Recommend!
Mr. Murphy goes the extra mile for people he counsels. He actually cares. Mr. Murphy is respectful, knowledgeable, asks detailed questions and refreshingly, is an actively listener.
Even though I don't live in the same state, he went to the trouble to find an attorney in the area in which I live and made a referral in order to help me in my complex situation. Again, he went the extra mile in order to help me.
I highly recommend Mr. Murphy. Thank You!
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Response from Will MurphyAugust 17, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to post this review. I hope your matter has been resolved.
Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Highly recommended
We worked with Will Murphy for a personal case. He responded to us very quickly, obtained the details of the matter, provided us with possible solutions and followed through promptly. He is honest, straight-forward and cares about their customers’ best interest. I would not hesitate to contact Will again for legal matters, and I recommend him strongly.
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Response from Will MurphyNovember 28, 2018
Thank you for your favorable review.
Posted by Tony | October 22, 2009
Highly Recommended! Trustworthy and Professional!
Will helped to quickly resolve our case at a reasonable and fair price. He is honest, straight-forward, and hard working, and I will continue to use his legal services in the future.
Posted by Janet | June 18, 2008
Honesty, integrity, work ethic-- Will Murphy
I worked with Will Murphy on a variety of cases for the past 7+ years. In every instance he has proven himself to be professional, hard working, thorough and communicative. He has handled both personal and professional matters for my family members and company, ranging from civil theft to landlord/tenant to complex lease negotiations.
He is deeply committed to his clients, and is available for questions, discussion and strategizing. He demonstrates strong integrity and ethical decisionmaking, and seems to be very well respected by everyone he comes into contact with, including the opposing counsel.
Will Murphy is also strong and determined. In one matter, we were advised by another attorney that no recovery was likely, but Mr. Murphy prepared and followed a plan that resulted in our organization receiving payments for a number of years, far surpassing expectations.
I recommend him without reservation. He is intelligent, creative and compassionate, and he cares deeply about his clients and what is in their best interest.
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Response from Will MurphyNovember 28, 2018
Thank you for your detailed review.
Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2008
Montealege VS Ford
I hired Mr. Murphy to represent me in a suit against Ford Motors.
He kept me very well informed throughout the process and was very receptive to my suggestions and ideas.
We ended up provailing and then later filed suit for attorney's fees.
Again we provailed.
His staff is also very friendly and all around he made an otherwise stressfull experience much more positive.
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Response from Will MurphyDecember 9, 2019
Thank you for your review. I am glad that we were able to get a just outcome on this matter.
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Arbitration Attorney | Mar 17
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"The answers of Mr. Murphy are consistent accurate, full of analysis and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for in hiring an attorney, especially for arbitration or mediation."
Appeals Attorney | Apr 26
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"Mr. Murphy is a highly knowledgeable, experienced, and qualified attorney based on his numerous excellent responses to questions asked on the Avvo Q&A forum. I would not hesitate to refer clients to his office for representation in any of his practice areas."
Mediation Attorney | Feb 20
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Murphy for quite some time and his reputation in the community is impeccable. He is forthright, hard working and very intelligent."
Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
Mediation Attorney | Sep 24
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Murphy values honesty. He is always available for clients and strives to meet their objectives in the most cost-efficient manner. Mr. Murphy is everything clients want in an attorney and mediator."
Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | May 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work, but moreover his integrity. In a world where even lawyers make lawyer jokes and sheepishly accept the veiled criticisms as accurately representing a large minority of the profession, Will Murphy is simply above the fray. He doesn't lie, he doesn't cheat, he doesn't steal. His word is his bond. I would trust him with any matter. I would trust him with my family."