Randy Hafer, Esq., Joins JAMS in Atlanta

ATLANTA – JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Randy Hafer, Esq., has joined its panel. Mr. Hafer brings more than 40 years of deep complex construction and infrastructure dispute experience.

From 2023 to 2026, Mr. Hafer led his own ADR practice, Hafer Dispute Resolution LLC. He previously served as a partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, where he held several leadership roles, including leading the nationally recognized Construction & Infrastructure Projects team. He has represented public and private owners, EPC and general contractors, design professionals, subcontractors and manufacturers in significant domestic and international disputes involving major infrastructure projects in the energy, transportation, water/wastewater, manufacturing and industrial sectors.

Based in the Atlanta Resolution Center, Mr. Hafer will serve as an arbitrator, mediator, dispute board member, and neutral evaluator, handling engineering and construction, international and cross-border, business and commercial, and insurance matters. He is available to conduct sessions in person, as well as virtually, for clients across the country and internationally.

“Mr. Hafer brings a distinctive blend of technical insight, sound judgment and industry-specific knowledge to construction, infrastructure and other complex matters. His background advising clients on dispute avoidance, contract strategy and risk allocation gives him a practical understanding of how project challenges develop and how parties can move toward resolution.”

Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president

Mr. Hafer is a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers, where he previously co-chaired the Alternative Disputes Resolution Committee. Among numerous professional accolades, he has been recognized by Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America^®, Legal 500 US and Georgia Super Lawyers. He also notably received the ALM Southeastern Legal Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and long-time private pilot.

“After 40 years working as an attorney, arbitrator, mediator and dispute board member handling complex construction and engineering disputes across the U.S. and internationally, I am excited to bring my experience and practical approach to help parties resolve disputes efficiently,” said Mr. Hafer.    

Mr. Hafer earned his J.D., with high honors, from the University of Tennessee College of Law and his B.S., cum laude, from Georgia State University.

About JAMS – The Way Forward

JAMS is the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, with more than 500 neutrals across 29 locations. In 2025, JAMS received nearly 22,000 new case filings and handled more than 28,000 matters during the year. Founded in 1979, the organization’s distinguished panel includes retired federal and state court judges, former litigators, transactional attorneys and other ADR professionals with deep industry and practice area experience. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services to provide a seamless experience through concierge-level client care, highly skilled case managers and advanced technology.

Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways provides organizations with early conflict resolution, facilitation and training, helping teams prevent disputes before they escalate.

With a legacy of trust and innovation, JAMS helps parties find the way forward so they can focus on what matters most. Learn more at www.jamsadr.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and the JAMS ADR blog.