Joe Murphey

Joe Murphey

May 13, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Gen. Sedgwick and Underestimated Risk: A History Lesson Applies to Settlement Negotiations

When it comes right down to it, though, three basic elements of risk dominate the discussion.

By Joe Murphey

8 minute read

August 10, 2023 | Daily Report Online

The 30-Mile 'Shakedown': Mediation Prep Lessons Learned From the Appalachian Trail

There's a lot written about how to prepare for mediation, but much of that centers on what to do. The focus over these next few paragraphs will be what to prepare not to do at mediation—issues and tactics to leave out of your backpack when you hit the mediation trail.

By Joe Murphey

7 minute read

July 22, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Consider Other Options Than an Unjust Virtual Jury System

In response to the "unprecedented situation" that is the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton effectively closed…

By Winter Wheeler and Joe Murphey 

6 minute read

March 30, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Mediation Thrives in Virtual Conference Rooms as Virus Blocks In-Person Meetings

It's going to be a long time before the government can compel individuals to be sequestered in a closed room with 11 strangers, so but for civil litigators, there's another pathway that remains open for resolving your client's cases: settlements.

By Joe Murphey

6 minute read