JAMS ADR News & Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Patrick J. Coyne, Esq., has joined its panel. Mr. Coyne joins following a distinguished multi-decade career as a trial and appellate attorney known for his depth of experience in intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, copyright, data rights, privacy and trade secret matters. Mr. Coyne worked at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner from 2003 to 2024 and at Collier, Shannon & Scott from 1984 to 2003. He has tried and argued more than 100

CHICAGO – JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Charles F. “Chuck” Smith, Esq., has joined its panel. Mr. Smith joins following nearly 40 years as a trusted advisor in high-stakes disputes. Mr. Smith served as a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP for more than three decades. Throughout his career, he represented both plaintiffs and defendants in complex matters across federal and state courts and before arbitral tribunals worldwide. His work included billion-dollar financial services cases, federal

Irvine, Calif. – JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Ferrentino, Esq., has joined its panel. Mr. Ferrentino joins following a distinguished career in civil litigation spanning more than 30 years. Mr. Ferrentino served as a partner at Newmeyer Dillion for 24 years. He led the firm’s construction department and handled disputes in areas including real estate, business, insurance coverage, and complex, multiparty matters. He tried and arbitrated cases in nine counties, from San Diego to Sacramento, on behalf