Seattle – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, today announced the addition of Hon. Anne L. Ellington (Ret.) to its panel. Judge Ellington will be based in the JAMS Seattle Resolution Center. She will serve as a mediator, arbitrator and special master in a variety of disputes including Business/Commercial, Civil Rights, Class Action/Mass Torts, Employment, Government/Public Agency, Insurance, Personal Injury/Torts and Professional Liability.
Judge Ellington served on the Washington State Court of Appeals (Division One) from 1995 until 2012, after almost 11 years on the King County Superior Court. She tried hundreds of cases and authored hundreds of opinions. She has also served as a Pro Tem Justice on the State Supreme Court.
She has been a frequent speaker on topics including trial and appellate practice, employment, tort and contract law.
“Judge Ellington has a stellar reputation for being an exceptional listener and for her fairness,” said Chris Poole, JAMS president and CEO. “We’re thrilled she’s joining us and know she will make an outstanding addition to our panel.”
“Joining JAMS allows me to continue working with attorneys and clients to help them resolve their most important cases,” said Judge Ellington. “I also look forward to joining the talented team in Seattle.”
Judge Ellington received her B.A. from University of Colorado, Boulder and her J.D. from University of Washington, School of Law.
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.