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Hon. James N. Reese (Ret.)

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"Judge Reese is the jurist from 'Central Casting.' He has tremendous credibility with the insurance defense people and the plaintiffs. I could not be more pleased with my experience."

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Mojgan Binder
JAMS
1601 Cloverfield Blvd.
Suite 370-South
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-309-6204 Phone
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Hon. James N. Reese (Ret.) has heard well over 1,000 cases in his 11 years as a JAMS neutral. Judge Reese is an expert mediator and arbitrator in construction contracts, medical malpractice, business, real estate, personal injury, sexual harassment and wrongful termination issues.

ADR Experience and Qualifications

  • Heard more than 1,000 cases and developed a reputation as a skilled mediator since joining JAMS in 1989
  • Has particular expertise in settling personal injury, medical malpractice, business, law and motion (discovery), labor relations, real estate, sexual harassment and wrongful termination cases
  • Presided over a variety of civil litigation matters, including those involving personal injury, construction contracts, family law, labor relations and contracts, medical malpractice, business, law and motion, and real estate while serving on the Superior Court bench
  • During his tenure on the Court of Appeal and in the Appellate Department of the Superior Court, he authored more than 30 opinions that were certified for publication

Honors, Memberships, and Professional Activities

  • "Judge of the Year," Langston Bar Association, 1986
  • California Judges' Association
  • Judicial Council-National Bar Association
  • Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution
  • Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association
  • California State Bar Association
  • Langston Bar Association
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • American Judicature Society
  • Lawyers Club of Los Angeles County
  • Law Enforcement Committee, Community Relations Conference of Southern California
  • Community Association Personnel Administration

Background and Education

  • Justice Pro Tem, Court of Appeal, 2nd Appellate District, Division 7, 1987-1988
  • Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court, 1980-1988 (Presiding Judge, Appellate Department, 1984-1985; Executive Committee Member, 1984)
  • Judge, Municipal Court, Compton Judicial District, 1975-1980 (Presiding Judge, 1976-1978)
  • Commissioner, Civil Trials Department, Los Angeles Superior Court, 1970-1975
  • J.D., University of Southern California School of Law, 1946