Join JAMS neutrals Hon. Clifton B. Newman (Ret.) and Hon. Randa M. Trapp (Ret.) at the 39th Annual National Bar Association Commercial Law Section (NBA-CLS) Corporate Counsel Conference. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q0434_B_0 #JAMSEvents
About us
JAMS is the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, handling more than 21,000 cases annually. With nearly 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS delivers efficient, cost-effective and impartial solutions for business and legal disputes at any stage of conflict. Since its founding in 1979, its distinguished panel has included retired federal and state court judges, former litigators, transactional attorneys and other ADR professionals with deep industry and practice area experience. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services to provide a seamless experience through concierge-level client care, highly skilled case managers and advanced technology. Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways provides organizations with early conflict resolution, facilitation and training, helping teams prevent disputes before they escalate. With a legacy of trust and innovation, JAMS helps parties find the way forward so they can focus on what matters most.
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http://www.jamsadr.com
External link for JAMS
- Industry
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Irvine, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1979
- Specialties
- Arbitration and Mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict Resolution, Legal Practice, Arbitration, Mediation, ADR, Legal Services, Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration, International Mediation, and Cross Border Dispute Resolution
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Employees at JAMS
Updates
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Neutrals in our JAMS California Estate, Probate, and Trust ADR Practice Group have decades of bench and bar experience handling probate matters, including complex, high-profile disputes. Learn more about Hon. Lee R. Bogdanoff (Ret.), Hon. Catherine A. Gallagher (Ret.) and Hon. Glen Reiser (Ret.) and see our complete panel here: https://hubs.la/Q0434Btc0 #JAMSNeutral
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“Neutrals advise judges who are thinking of retiring and becoming neutrals to start planning in advance and get experience in the areas that get a lot of mediation and arbitration cases while still on the bench.” Law360 Pulse spoke with 10 former California federal and state judges who are now serving as ADR professionals, including Hon. Katherine "Kate" Chilton (Ret.), Hon. Robert D. Foiles (Ret.), Hon. Sandra Margulies (Ret.) and Hon. Timothy R. Volkmann (Ret.) of JAMS. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q0433bBK0 #JAMSInsights #ADR
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Join JAMS neutral Gary Fowler, Esq. at the Southwest Rockies Region of the National Academy of Arbitrators (NAA) Annual Conference. Mr. Fowler will participate in “The ABC’s of Presenting a Case Before an Arbitrator” and serve as a panelist during the Agency Update, sharing insights with arbitrators and advocates on current developments and best practices in labor arbitration. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q0432zXm0 #JAMSEvents
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We are pleased to announce Steno, the latest service offering from JAMS Next. Built specifically to support arbitration, Steno combines certified stenographic court reporters with purpose-built technology. In addition to reliable, accurate and timely official records, Steno provides Zoom integration with real-time transcripts and exceptional, hands-on client service. Learn more about the benefits of using Steno as part of your arbitration proceedings: https://hubs.la/Q042WlrB0 #JAMSNext
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“I have worked on False Claims Act (FCA) cases throughout my career, and according to the U.S. Department of Justice, FCA cases have never been more popular than they are today.” JAMS neutral Robert G. Marasco, Esq. says that popularity, along with other factors, are changing the way FCA cases are being handled. Learn more about the trends he has observed while mediating FCA cases: https://hubs.la/Q042TN2N0 #JAMSInsights
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Please join us in welcoming Michael Timpane, Esq. to our panel in San Francisco! Mr. Timpane rejoins the JAMS panel, bringing more than four decades of experience resolving complex construction disputes involving payment claims, delay and disruption issues, and related counterclaims. Press release here: https://hubs.la/Q042zRF10 #JAMSNeutral #TheWayForward
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Join JAMS neutral Lisa D. Love, Esq., FCIArb at the Global Disputes Summit: Washington, D.C. Edition on February 19, 2026, hosted at our Washington, D.C. Resolution Center. Ms. Love will join a distinguished panel to discuss “Navigating Pre- and Post-Acquisition Disputes” as part of this global conference series focused on international arbitration, litigation, and complex commercial disputes. The program will conclude with a networking cocktail reception. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q042x9lM0 #JAMSEvents #JAMSResolutionCenter
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“According to a recent Thomson Reuters article, 80% of legal professionals surveyed believe AI will have a significant impact on their work over the course of the next five years.” Hon. Mary Colleen Roberts (Ret.) of JAMS takes a closer look at how AI is beginning to impact ADR and how attorneys can avoid the many challenges presented by this burgeoning technology. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q042wjGM0 #JAMSInsights #AI
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Please join us in welcoming Jose M. Rodriguez, Retired Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida to our panel in Miami! Mr. Rodriguez served in Florida’s judiciary for more than 30 years and is recognized as the longest-serving Cuban-born judge to serve in the 11th Judicial Circuit. Press release here: https://hubs.la/Q042bKnW0 #JAMSNeutral #TheWayForward
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