David Schoeggl Joins JAMS in Seattle

Seattle – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce David Schoeggl has joined its panel. Mr. Schoeggl brings more than 40 years of experience in litigation, including over three decades of work as a mediator and arbitrator. From 1983 to 1999 and again from 2014 to 2025, Mr. Schoeggl practiced at Lane Powell, which merged with Ballard Spahr earlier this year. He also worked at Mills Meyers Swartling from 2000 to 2014. Throughout his career, he focused on complex, high-stakes trials and arbitrations. He has represented a wide range of clients—including national and international insurers, aviation companies, product manufacturers and local businesses—in challenging and often unusual claims around the country. Based in the Seattle Resolution Center , Mr. Schoeggl will serve as an arbitrator, mediator and court-appointed neutral, handling aviation, business and commercial, employment, environmental, insurance, personal injury, professional liability and real property matters. He is available to conduct sessions in person, as well as virtually, for clients across the country and internationally. “Mr. Schoeggl is well known in the Washington state legal community for his practical approach and deep industry knowledge. His reputation as a trusted neutral in nuanced disputes precedes him, and we are pleased to have him join our panel of distinguished neutrals.” Kimberly Taylor, JAMS president and CEO Mr. Schoeggl has served as a mediator in a wide range of complex disputes, applying his extensive litigation background to help parties resolve matters efficiently and effectively. He has also frequently been retained as an expert witness in cases involving insurance coverage and bad faith, trial practice and legal ethics. A respected educator, he taught insurance law for more than 20 years as an adjunct professor of law at Seattle University School of Law and is a regular speaker at regional and national legal seminars. “Drawing on my experience as an advocate for 40-plus years, my goal at JAMS is to help parties quickly and efficiently get to an outcome informed by the facts and the law,” said Mr. Schoeggl.“I view the neutral’s role as one of active engagement—listening closely, understanding the nuances and working with the parties to find practical solutions to complex issues.” Mr. Schoeggl earned his B.A., with honors, from the University of Washington and his J.D., with honors, from the University of Washington School of Law.  About JAMS – Local Solutions. Global Reach. Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide. With a roster of over 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS successfully resolves and manages tens of thousands of business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways to overcome barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services locally and globally through a combination of industry-specific experience, first-class client service, the latest technology and highly trained mediators and arbitrators. Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways focuses on early conflict resolution, facilitation and training. Learn more about JAMS Pathways at jamspathways.com . More information about JAMS is available at www.jamsadr.com , and you can connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , X and our JAMS ADR blog .