Joseph B. Pereles, Esq., Joins JAMS in St. Louis

St. Louis – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Joseph B. Pereles, Esq., has joined its panel. Mr. Pereles joins JAMS with over 40 years of legal and business experience. Mr. Pereles spent 29 years of his career, from 1990 to 2019, as senior vice president of development and general counsel for a privately held hotel company. In that role, he was involved in various areas of operation for 135 hotels in 24 states. He started his legal career at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale PC, where he practiced for 12 years. He is known for his deep understanding of complex business issues, particularly in the hospitality industry, and for managing events of mass effect. Based in the St. Louis Resolution Center , Mr. Pereles will serve as an arbitrator, mediator and neutral evaluator, handling banking, business and commercial, franchise and distribution, intellectual property, personal injury and real estate/real property matters. He is available to conduct sessions in person, as well as virtually, for clients across the country and internationally. “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Pereles to our panel at JAMS. In addition to his legal experience, he brings valuable industry insight that complements the strengths of our growing panel. He understands from a practical perspective what our clients are facing, especially those in the hospitality and real estate sectors, and we are looking forward to seeing him thrive in this new role.” Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president Mr. Pereles has managed and resolved a wide range of disputes in the business and nonprofit spaces, including insurance recovery, labor and employment, and commercial contract matters, as well as significant national and international crises, including Hurricane Katrina, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and an aviation disaster. In addition to his legal experience, Mr. Pereles has a lifelong commitment to public service. He has volunteered with the American Red Cross for decades, from serving as national vice chair of its National Board of Governors to personally joining disaster response teams. “I've had the privilege of working at the intersection of business and law for many decades, and I look forward to bringing my problem-solving skills to help clients at JAMS. It’s rewarding to be joining such a talented team of neutrals who understand the value of experience and are invested in finding resolution for their clients,” said Mr. Pereles. Mr. Pereles earned his B.S. from the University of Utah and his J.D./MBA from Washington University. About JAMS – Local Solutions. Global Reach. Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide. With a roster of over 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS successfully resolves and manages tens of thousands of business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways to overcome barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services locally and globally through a combination of industry-specific experience, first-class client service, the latest technology and highly trained mediators and arbitrators. Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways focuses on early conflict resolution, facilitation and training. Learn more about JAMS Pathways at jamspathways.com . More information about JAMS is available at www.jamsadr.com , and you can connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , X and our JAMS ADR blog .