Neutral
JAMS
Michael B. Murphy is a JAMS neutral based in California with more than 40 years of experience handling complex insurance and reinsurance matters across domestic and international markets. He draws on experience in litigation, claims management, coverage analysis, mass torts and alternative dispute resolution, including service as a mediator, arbitrator and court-appointed special master.
Columns
| Title | Category | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Benefits of former insurance coverage and monitoring counsel as an ADR neutral | Insurance, Alternative Dispute Resolution | Jan. 30, 2026 |
| Challenges of proving standing and causation in California wildfire-related death and illness claims | Torts/Personal Injury, LA Fires, Civil Procedure | Jan. 1, 2026 |
Verdicts & Settlements
| Case Name | Topic | Role | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America ex rel. U.S. Forest Service v. Union Pacific Railroad Co. | Environmental Law | Defendant | Aug. 30, 2008 |
| Title | Category | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Benefits of former insurance coverage and monitoring counsel as an ADR neutral | Insurance, Alternative Dispute Resolution | Jan. 30, 2026 |
| Challenges of proving standing and causation in California wildfire-related death and illness claims | Torts/Personal Injury, LA Fires, Civil Procedure | Jan. 1, 2026 |
| Case Name | Topic | Role | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America ex rel. U.S. Forest Service v. Union Pacific Railroad Co. | Environmental Law | Defendant | Aug. 30, 2008 |