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JAMS successfully resolves and manages business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways of overcoming barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized dispute resolution services locally and globally through a combination of industry-specific experience, first-class client service, top-notch facilities and highly trained panelists.
Recent News
Twelve JAMS Panelists Named to 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers List
June 26, 2019San Francisco – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that 12 neutrals have been selected to the 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list in the ADR category.“It is wonderful to once again see so many of our JAMS neutrals appear on the Super Lawyers list,” said Chris Poole, JAMS president and CEO. “We are very proud of their professional accomplishments and congratulate them on being selected for this honor.”
JAMS Recently Received Two Honors From The Recorder: “Best ADR Provider” for the 13th Year in a Row and Best “Online ADR Resource”
June 25, 2019Irvine, Calif. – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce it was named the top Alternative Dispute Resolution provider in The Recorder’s annual “Best of” list for the 13th year in a row and received the best “Online ADR Resource.”Hon. Joan N. Feeney (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Boston
June 13, 2019Retired United States Bankruptcy Court judge joins JAMS as an arbitrator, mediator, special master and neutral evaluatorBoston – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon. Joan N. Feeney (Ret.) to its panel. Judge Feeney joins JAMS following almost 27 years on the bench of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts and 23 years as a member of the United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit. Judge Feeney presided over a full range of cases, including complex commercial cases with multiple parties and conflicting interests. While on the bench, she wrote over 500 opinions in many different areas of the law.
JAMS Foundation
The Mission of the JAMS Foundation
JAMS, the nation’s premier provider of commercial dispute resolution services, established the non-profit JAMS Foundation to provide financial assistance for conflict resolution initiatives with national and international impact and to share its dispute resolution experience and expertise for the benefit of the public interest.
Funded entirely by contributions from JAMS, JAMS neutrals and employee associates, the Foundation’s mission is to encourage the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), support education at all levels about collaborative processes for resolving differences, promote innovation in conflict resolution, and advance the settlement of conflict worldwide.
Upcoming Events
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June 26, 2019
Top Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing a Mediator for Your Case
- June 27, 2019Chicago, IL, USA
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June 28, 2019San Francisco, CA, USA
2019 San Francisco Summit on Commercial Dispute Resolution in China
- July 10, 2019San Francisco, CA, USA
- July 11, 2019Los Angeles, CA, USA
- July 11, 2019Los Angeles, CA, USA
- August 11, 2019San Francisco, CA, USA
Please Welcome JAMS’ Newest Neutrals
Background
- United States Bankruptcy Judge, District of Massachusetts, 1992–2019
- Chief Judge, 2002–2006
- United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit, 1996–2019
- Chief Judge, 2015–2019
- Associate and Partner; Hanify & King, P.C.; Boston 1986–1992
- Law Clerk, Hon. James N. Gabriel, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Mass., 1982–1986
- Associate, Feeney & Freeley, Boston 1979–1982
- J.D., Suffolk University Law School, 1978
- B.A., with Distinction in the major fields of French and government, Connecticut College, 1975
Background
- Partner, Choquette & Hart LLP, 2011–2019
- Partner, Choquette & Simons LLP, 2007–2011
- Associate and Partner, Holland & Hart LLP, 1986–2007
- J.D., Sturm College of Law, University of Denver, 1986
- B.A., Colgate University, 1982
Background
- Santa Clara County Superior Court, 1998–2019
- Judge, 1998–2019
- Presiding Judge, 2015–2016
- Supervising Judge, Probate Division, 2017–2018
- Supervising Judge, Criminal Division, 2012–2013
- Assistant Supervising Judge, Criminal Division, 2010–2011
- Santa Clara County Municipal Court, 1983–1998
- Judge, 1984–1998
- Presiding Judge, 1990–1991
- Court Commissioner, 1983–1984
- Attorney, Santa Clara County Office of the Public Defender, 1976–1979
- Attorney, Santa Clara County Office of the County Counsel, 1979–1983
- J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law, 1976
- B.S., Mathematics, Santa Clara University, 1973
- Xavier University, New Orleans, 1969–1971
Background
- Judge, Oakland County Circuit Court, 1998–2018
- Appointed to Business Court, 2013
- Chief Judge, 2004–2010
- Chief Judge Pro Tempore, 2002–2003
- Judge, Oakland County Probate Court, 3/1997–12/1997
- Member; Clark Hill, P.L.C. (subsequent to merger with Hill Lewis); 1996–1997
- Associate; Hill Lewis, P.C.; 1983–1996
- Associate; Morris, Rowland, Prekel, Paquette, Keiden & White; 1980–1983
- Clerk, The Honorable William R. Beasley, Michigan Court of Appeals, 1978–1980
- J.D., Wayne State University Law School, 1977
- B.A., University of Michigan, 1965
Background
- Judge, Third District Court of Appeal, 2005–2018
- Presiding Chief Judge, 2015–2017
- Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit County Court, 2002–2005
- Partner; Hardeman & Suarez, P.A.; 1991–2004
- Shareholder; Corlett, Killian, P.A.; 1986–1991
- J.D., cum laude, University of Miami School of Law, 1981
- M.A., Music, University of Miami, 1970
- B.A., University of Miami, 1968
