JAMS is proud to recognize Jed Melnick, Esq., for being ranked in the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. His recognition reflects his outstanding skill, leadership and dedication within the field of alternative dispute resolution. We are pleased to celebrate Mr. Melnick’s continued excellence and his contributions to advancing high-quality dispute resolution services. Jed Melnick, Esq., biography linked in the comments. #JAMSAwards
About us
JAMS is the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, handling more than 21,000 cases annually. With nearly 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS delivers efficient, cost-effective and impartial solutions for business and legal disputes at any stage of conflict. Since its founding in 1979, its distinguished panel has included 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.
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http://www.jamsadr.com
External link for JAMS
- Industry
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Irvine, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1979
- Specialties
- Arbitration and Mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict Resolution, Legal Practice, Arbitration, Mediation, ADR, Legal Services, Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration, International Mediation, and Cross Border Dispute Resolution
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JAMS is the way forward. We help you resolve disputes so you can focus on what matters most. With over 21,000 cases each year, including an average of 10,000 mediations, we are the world’s trusted leader in ADR. We handle cases ranging from two-party personal injury matters to complex, multi-party, multi-million-dollar disputes. Learn more linked in the comments. #TheWayForward
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“Time is always an adversary to someone in a lawsuit.” JAMS neutral Patrick McManemin, Esq. discusses his approach to ADR and explains how resolving a case via mediation or arbitration allows parties to move on “without the lawsuit hanging over their head.” Watch this Through the Lens video to learn more about Mr. McManemin. Video linked in the comments. #JAMSThroughTheLens
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“From tennis courts to NASCAR tracks, athletes and the DOJ are using antitrust law to challenge governing bodies over suppressed competition and lost economic opportunity.” In this Daily Journal article, JAMS neutral Jill M. Manning, Esq. discusses five cases with the potential to reshape the sports industry. Article linked in the comments. #JAMSInsights
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Hon. Cheri Beasley (Ret.) says that when she is on a case, “I never lose sight that these matters deeply affect people’s lives. Even complex commercial disputes can put someone’s future on hold, and I approach each case with that level of importance.” Learn more about Chief Justice Beasley’s background and the values that guide her as a neutral in this JAMS Spotlight interview. Q&A linked in the comments. #JAMSSpotlight #JAMSNeutral
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"The benefits [of mediation] are both practical and personal. Mediation allows parties to set their own schedule rather than wait their turn on a crowded court docket. They also have the ability to select a mediator with experience relevant to their situation." Hear more from JAMS CEO Kimberly Taylor, Esq. in this interview with KFOR Oklahoma's News 4. Segment linked in the comments. #JAMSInsights #Mediation
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Hon. Tim Batten (Ret.) says his new role as a JAMS neutral satisfies his undiminished interest in complex disputes without the added challenges of being a judge. Learn more about Judge Batten's background and the contentious cases he handled on the federal bench in this Atlanta Journal-Constitution article. Article linked in the comments. #JAMSInsights #JAMSNeutral
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"The uncertainties regarding the impact of the Title IX regulations abound." In this JAMS podcast, Angela Downes, Esq. and Bernard Taylor, Sr., Esq. unpack what two notable Title IX developments mean for higher education and what parties need to know about the current status of the regulations, and explain how ADR can serve as a powerful tool for reaching resolution. Podcast linked in the comments. #JAMSPodcast #TitleIX
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Join JAMS neutrals Daniel A. Platt, Esq., Ronald Ravikoff, Esq., and Hon. Janice M. Symchych (Former) for the complimentary webinar “Health Care Mediation – Strategies, Challenges, and Best Practices,” presented by JAMS and Lexology. Registration link in the comments. You can also explore the topic in advance by hearing from the panelists on the companion podcast here: https://hubs.la/Q03WKqlC0 Part of The Mediation Table series, this program will highlight key challenges in health care disputes and practical strategies for effective mediation. #JAMSEvents #JAMSPodcast #CLEProgram
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JAMS neutral James T. Swenson, Retired Judge, Hennepin County District Court, helped develop Minnesota’s first early neutral evaluation (ENE) programs. In this blog post, he shares lessons drawn from both his personal experience and the broader ENE ecosystem that can help courts and counsel foster greater engagement and long-term success with ENE programs. Blog linked in the comments. #JAMSInsights #ENE
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