Judge Willcutts combines over 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer, judge, mediator, and arbitrator with her efficient case management skills to effectively and efficiently resolve a wide range of civil litigation matters at JAMS. She is known for her ability to quickly grasp the issues in any legal matter, and is empathetic, persistent, creative, and hardworking.
Since joining JAMS, Judge Willcutts has served as arbitrator of cases including the following:
Representative Arbitrations
- Party-appointed arbitrator in dispute between construction/maintenance company and railroad involving complex claim for breach of construction contract
- Party-appointed arbitrator in dispute seeking damages in excess of $1 million for breach of warranties and misrepresentations in Stock Purchase Agreement
- Party-appointed arbitrator in insurance coverage dispute involving occupational accident policy
- Sole arbitrator in claims brought by consumer against credit card company for breach of contract and violations of various statutes including Truth in Lending Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Sole arbitrator in contract dispute between hospital and third-party administrator
- Sole arbitrator in employment matter asserting claims for race discrimination, racially hostile work environment, and constructive discharge
- Sole arbitrator in employment matter involving allegations of sex and race discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, constructive discharge, and violations of the Equal Pay Act
- Sole arbitrator in matter asserting claim for payment of unused, accrued fringe benefits upon termination in matter involving complex choice of law analysis
- Sole arbitrator in wrongful termination suit against company by maintenance supervisor
