$ 375-450 per hour
Will Murphy
About Will
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
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Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 30 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Mexico
State: New Mexico
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Will Murphy
601 South Federal Highway, Hollywood, FL, 330204511
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Experience
Honors
1997
Supporting Star, Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre
1996
Put Something Back Pro Bono Award, Dade County Bar Association
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Mediator and Arbitrator, Dispute Resolution Services, Inc.
2018 - 2020
Special Magistrate, VAB
1990 - 1991
Judicial Clerk, New Mexico Court of Appeals (Hon. Pamela B. Minzner)
1989 - 1989
Summer Associate, United States Coast Guard -- Claims and Litigation Division
Associations
2018 - Present
South Broward Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Florida Academy of Professional MediatorsVice President; Editor in Chief -- The Caucus
1995 - Present
Florida Children's TheatreOutside Counsel
1994 - Present
Dade County Bar Association, By-laws CommitteeMember; County Court Committee
Broward County Bar Association
Florida Bar, Small Claims Rules Committee
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Ferry v Ferry
On appeal, I defended an order granting partial summary judgment, which narrowed substantially the damages the plaintiffs could assert. Affirmed.
Quintana v. Frischer
Affirmed -- clients not liable for sanctions
In re Estate of Sellin Sellin et al v. Stewart
Successfully defended decedent's will
Rubell v. Finkelstein
Appeal successful.
Jahnke v. Jahnke
Client received relief, upheld on appeal
Education
1990
William & Mary Law School
law
Speaking Engagements
2018
South Broward Bar Association
Selecting a Mediator
2018
SBBA Meeting
Mediation Q & A
2018
Nova Middle Mock Trials
Litigation procedures, tactics and ethics (multiple appearances as a judge)
N/A
Young Lawyers -- Practical Advice for New Attorneys
Pitfalls for New Lawyers in Litigation
N/A
Small Claims Practice -- assisting pro se litigants
Small Claims Litigation
Publications
1998
Dade County Bar Bulletin
Ten Things Judges Do That Irritate Litigants and Lawyers
1989
Colonial Lawyer (nka the Bill of Rights Law Journal)
Irresistible Force Meets Immovable Object: The Police Power Comes Up Against Free Expression
N/A
Internet
Small Claims Court: A Basic Guide
N/A
LSGMI (video)
Small Claims Court for Pro Se Litigants
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Has anyone dealt with the American Arbitration Association?
04 Jun 2023
Q&A
If there is a Chain of Custody issue with video evidence, who is responsible to bring it up to a Judge for exclusion?
02 Jun 2023
Q&A
Auto Nation has sold me a used car with damage that should have been seen if they did there 125 point inspection before selling?
31 May 2023