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JAMS successfully resolves business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways of overcoming barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized, in-person, virtual and hybrid dispute resolution services through a combination of first class client service, the latest technology, top-notch facilities, and highly trained mediators and arbitrators.
Recent News
Hon. James L. Stoelker (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Silicon Valley
April 13, 2021Silicon Valley – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon. James L. Stoelker (Ret.) to its panel. Judge Stoelker brings over 45 years of experience in the legal profession. For a decade, Judge Stoelker presided in the Santa Clara County Superior Court, where he handled a wide variety of assignments, including civil trials, law and motion and civil case management, and settlement conferences. He also served as an all-purpose judge for family law. Judge Stoelker handled multiple civil jury and bench trials, which included commercial/business and real property cases.JAMS Foundation Recognizes Hands of Peace for Promoting Equality and Compassion for American, Palestinian and Israeli Youth
April 7, 2021Irvine, Calif. – The JAMS Foundation is pleased to present the 13th Annual Warren Knight Distinguished Service Award to Hands of Peace, along with a $25,000 grant. The award recognizes Hands of Peace’s ongoing work to empower American, Israeli and Palestinian youth to become agents of change in their communities. The award will be presented virtually by the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution on April 16 as part of the 2021 Dispute Resolution Spring Conference.Hon. Randa M. Trapp (Ret.) Joins JAMS in San Diego
April 5, 2021San Diego – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon. Randa M. Trapp (Ret.) to its panel. Judge Trapp joins JAMS after serving 18 years on the San Diego Superior Court, including 10 years presiding over the Complex Civil Litigation Panel. Judge Trapp was elected to serve two terms on the court’s Executive Committee and was elevated to assistant supervising judge and then supervising judge of the Civil Division.Virtual Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Move Your Case Forward with Virtual ADR
Videoconferences and conference calls are tools that JAMS has long used to successfully resolve thousands of disputes of all kinds. Speed, flexibility and ease-of-use are reasons why attorneys and their clients opt to resolve their disputes virtually.
JAMS mediators and arbitrators (neutrals) are adept at managing the resolution process whether they are conducting an in-person or virtual hearing.
Upcoming Events
- April 19-23, 2021
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April 20, 2021
The Queen’s Gambit for Mediation: Skills, Techniques, and Strategies for Seeing Three Moves Ahead
- April 22-23, 2021
- April 22-23, 2021
- April 26 – May 5, 2021
- April 26, 2021
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April 27, 2021
Uniform Guardianship Act: Title 11 Minor Guardianship, RCW 11.130
Please Welcome JAMS’ Newest Neutrals
Background
- Judge, Santa Clara County Superior Court, 2010–2021
- Family Law, 2019–2021
- Civil Case Manager, 2017–2019
- Civil Trials, 2013–2017
- Civil Discovery, 2012
- Misdemeanor Direct Calendar, 2011
- Principal, Mount & Stoelker; 1988–2010
- Partner; Mount, Kraw & Stoelker; 1987–1988
- Partner; Eller, Burt & Stoelker; 1984–1987
- Associate; Garrison, Townsend & Orser; 1983–1984
- In-House Litigation Attorney, Western Title Insurance Company, 1976–1983
- Associate, Atwood & Hurst, 1975–1976
- J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law, 1974
- Editor, Law Review
- B.A., Santa Clara University, 1971
Background
- San Diego Superior Court 2003–2021
- Supervising Judge, Civil Division, 2020–2021
- Assistant Supervising Judge, Civil Division, 2019
- Chair, ADR Committee, 2019–2021
- Center for Judicial Education and Research, 2013-2021
- Chair, Civil Law Curriculum Committee, 2019–2021
- Faculty, Civil Law Institute, 2013
- Sempra Energy, 1995–2003
- Assistant Corporate Secretary, SDG&E and Southern California Gas Company, 2000-2003
- Counsel, Commercial Law Sections, 1998-2003
- Counsel, Litigation Section, 1995-1998
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1985
- B.A., San Jose State University, 1982
Background
- Judge, Wayne County Circuit Court, 2000–2021
- Civil Division, 2012–2021
- Business Court, 2015–2021
- Chief Judge Pro Tem, 2009-2013
- Executive Committee, 2005–2013, 2016–2018
- Presiding Judge, Family Division, 2005–2007
- Attorney, Private Practice, 1983–2000
- J.D., University of Detroit School of Law, 1983
- B.A., English, St. Mary’s College, Indiana, 1980
Background
- Attorney, Alston & Bird, 1982–2020
- Partner, 1990–2020
- Police Officer, Detroit Police Department, 1970–1979
- Supervisor, Covert Operations Group, 1975-1979
- J.D., Vanderbilt University, 1982
- Bennett Douglas Bell Memorial Award
- B.A., Wayne State University, 1979
Background
- United States Bankruptcy Judge, Eastern District of Michigan (Detroit), 2003–2020
- Chief Judge, 2009–2020
- Co-Founder and Shareholder; Shefferly, Silverman & Morris; 1990–2003
- Attorney and Shareholder; Schlussel, Lifton, Simon, Rands, Galvin & Jackier; 1978–1990
- J.D., magna cum laude, Wayne State University Law School, 1979
- B.A., with high distinction, University of Michigan, 1976
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Background
- Justice, Illinois Appellate Court, First Judicial District, First Division, 2018–2020
- Judge, Circuit Court of Cook Court, 2008–2018
- Judge, Law Division, Commercial Calendar, 2011–2018
- Supervising Judge, 2013–2018
- Judge, Chancery Division, Mortgage Foreclosure/Mechanic’s Lien Section, 2008–2011
- Appointed Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County, 2008
- Judge, Law Division, Commercial Calendar, 2011–2018
- Partner, Griffin & Gallagher, 1977–2008
- Chair-Qualified Arbitrator, Mandatory Arbitration Program, Circuit Court of Cook County, 1990–1996
- Part-Time Law Clerk to the Honorable Leo F. Poch, Court of Claims, State of Illinois, 1980–1992
- Part-Time Hearing Officer, Illinois Secretary of State, 1978–1980
- Of Counsel, Walter M. Ketchum Ltd., 1977–1986
- Law Clerk to the Honorable John F. Hechinger, Chancery Division, Circuit Court of Cook County, 1976–1977
- J.D., cum laude, DePaul University College of Law, 1976
- B.B.A., with honors, Business Administration, University of Notre Dame, 1973
