Murray J. Weed

Murray J. Weed is a member of both the Pennsylvania and Georgia Bars, practicing civil litigation in both state and federal courts as well as local government law. He specializes in defending government agencies and entities and their employees.

Weed holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Valdosta State University and received his law degree from the University of Georgia. His distinguished career includes serving as the President of the City Attorney's section of the Georgia Municipal Association and as Mayor pro tem of Peachtree City as an elected official. He taught at the University of Georgia in the Carl Vinson Institute of Local Government and served as the manager of the local government division.

A recognized authority on open meetings laws by the National Association of County Commissioners, Weed has authored numerous papers on various local government and liability issues and regularly speaks at conferences on subjects in local government. He is also a registered mediator.

Weed's experience extends to military service, having served as an officer in the Judge Advocate General's Corps in both the U.S. Army Reserve and the Georgia Army National Guard until his honorable discharge. He is also a police academy graduate where he was elected class President and awarded honors in marksmanship and academics.