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Retired Maryland Circuit Court Judge Hon. Dennis M. Sweeney Joins JAMS

New Panelist Announcement
Greenbelt, MD – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, today announced the addition of Hon. Dennis M. Sweeney (Ret.) to its panel. Judge Sweeney will be based in the recently opened JAMS Maryland Resolution Center in Greenbelt and also available to hear cases in Washington, D.C. He will specialize as an arbitrator, mediator and special master for disputes in a variety of areas including Business/Commercial, Employment, Family Law, Insurance, Personal Injury and Real Property.

Judge Sweeney served as a trial judge for nearly 20 years handling a variety of civil and criminal matters including complex, multi-party commercial, business and personal injury cases. Since his retirement in 2007, Judge Sweeney has continued to preside as a retired judge approved for recall for temporary service over numerous high profile cases in the Central Maryland area.

“Judge Sweeney has a reputation for efficiency and objectiveness,” said Chris Poole, JAMS president and CEO. “With his skill, background and extensive experience settling and managing cases, we know he will be a excellent addition to our new Maryland Resolution Center.”

“JAMS is a terrific organization with remarkable neutrals and an impressive case management team,” said Judge Sweeney. “I’m very excited about working with Judge Chasanow and the other accomplished JAMS neutrals to build up our presence in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.”

Judge Sweeney received his B.A. from Loyola College, Maryland and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. He has written and presented extensively on social media and its impact and influence on juries and the law.

About JAMS, The Resolution Experts
Founded in 1979, JAMS, The Resolution Experts is the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide. With Resolution Centers nationwide and abroad, JAMS and its more than 250 exclusive neutrals are responsible for resolving thousands of the world’s important cases. JAMS may be reached at 800-352-5267.

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Kristine Snyder

JAMS Director, Public Relations & Content 

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Ksnyder@jamsadr.com

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