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Retired Judge Hon. Richard Kramer Joins JAMS

New Panelist Announcement

SAN FRANCISCO – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, today announced the addition of Hon. Richard Kramer (Ret.). Judge Kramer will be based in the JAMS San Francisco Resolution Center and serve as an arbitrator, mediator and special master in a variety of disputes including Business/Commercial, Class Action/Mass Tort, Construction, Employment, Environmental, Financial Markets and Insurance.

Prior to joining JAMS, Judge Kramer served for nearly 20 years on the San Francisco Superior Court. For 13 years, he presided over cases in the Court’s Complex Litigation Department. 

During his prestigious judicial career, Judge Kramer handled civil cases designated as “complex” due to their need for close judicial supervision. He is known for his hands-on management of all phases of the case, including organizing the progress of the litigation, establishing cost-efficient discovery plans and resolving discovery disputes, resolving discovery disputes, as well as offering appropriate assistance with settlement.

Prior to his time on the bench, Judge Kramer practiced commercial trial law for 24 years in practice areas that included anti-trust, restructuring of businesses in the context of bankruptcy, and general commercial litigation. He tried dozens of cases throughout California and in several states, including class actions, environmental litigation, employment cases, construction disputes, SEC Enforcement Division investigations and related lawsuits, shareholder class actions, fraud cases and banking matters.

“Judge Kramer is highly regarded for his smart, practical approach to difficult cases as well as his pragmatic approach towards settlement,” said Chris Poole, JAMS president and CEO. “His unique background and reputation in the legal community makes him a wonderful addition to our panel. We’re looking forward to having him join us in San Francisco.”

“Joining JAMS allows me to continue help attorneys and their clients in their most complex and challenging cases,” said Judge Kramer. “I have a passion for helping parties resolve their disputes and I look forward to continuing doing this important work with JAMS, the very best of alternative dispute resolution providers.”

Judge Kramer received his B.A. magna cum laude from University of Southern California and his J.D. University of Southern California School of Law, Order of the Coif.

About JAMS
Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide. With Resolution Centers nationwide and abroad, JAMS and its more than 300 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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Hon. Richard Kramer (Ret.)
  • Business Commercial
  • Class Action & Mass Tort
  • Construction Defect
  • Employment Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Financial Markets
  • Insurance
  • International & Cross-Border
  • Real Property

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For further information, please contact:

Kristine Snyder

JAMS Director, Public Relations & Content 

+1 949-224-4614 (Direct Dial)

Ksnyder@jamsadr.com

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