“Ordinary friction — a difficult supervisor, a conflict with a cabin mate, an unresolved grievance — doesn't dissipate the way it does for someone who goes home at the end of a shift. It accumulates.” In this The Maritime Executive article, JAMS neutral Giuseppe De Palo, Esq. discusses the conditions that lead to conflict in the cruise ship industry and how access to ombuds and other dispute resolution options could be improved. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04CW9XX0 #JAMSInsights
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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“Neutral analysis makes sense at nearly any stage of a case, though earlier is usually better. Before you file, a neutral can give you a realistic evaluation of your settlement options before considerable expenditures on discovery and experts are made.” Read more from JAMS neutral Hon. Luis A. Lavin (Ret.) on how neutral analysis can assist attorneys in positioning their clients for the best possible outcome. Read here: https://hubs.la/Q04CVv_h0 #JAMSInsights #NeutralEvaluator
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“Neutral analysis, sometimes called neutral evaluation, is a flexible process in which a single party or multiple parties retain a retired federal or state judge, a trial attorney or transactional attorney, or a panel to conduct an analysis and render an evaluation of the likely outcome of a dispute, as well as present commentary and critiques.” Learn more about the benefits of neutral analysis from Clarence L. Pozza, Jr., Esq. of JAMS. Read here: https://hubs.la/Q04CNpKH0 #JAMSInsights #NeutralAnalysis
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JAMS is proud to recognize Rebekah Ratliff, CCLS, on receiving the International Impact Award from the ISC Group at its 2026 Women’s Excellence Awards. This distinguished honor recognizes women whose leadership and influence have advanced opportunities for women and helped shape the global insurance industry. We are pleased to celebrate Ms. Ratliff’s international leadership, contributions to dispute resolution and continued commitment to empowering women in the profession. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04CFh9_0 #JAMSAwards
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Join JAMS neutrals Hon. Bernice Bouie Donald (Ret.) and Hon. Natasha L. Abel (Ret.) at the American Bar Association's 20th Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference. Judge Donald will participate in a session exploring jury selection and voir dire, while Judge Abel will share insights on best practices for mediating employment disputes. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04CF3R10 #JAMSEvents #EmploymentLaw
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“Many cases can—and should—be resolved early, particularly where the defendant recognizes its potential for liability, the plaintiff is (relatively) reasonable in its demand, both sides are emotionally prepared for settlement discussions and neither party has a significant incentive to pursue litigation.” JAMS neutral Linda Burrow, Esq. discusses factors that in-house counsel should consider when developing a litigation strategy for business disputes. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04CDZcb0 #JAMSInsights #ADR
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Please join us in welcoming Hon. Maurice Sanchez (Ret.) to our panel in Orange County! Justice Sanchez joins JAMS following more than 40 years of experience as a civil litigator, corporate counsel, trial judge and appellate justice. Press release here: https://lnkd.in/emVJ2V75/?utm_campaign=2026PaidSocialAds(Launches)&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=paid&utm_id=858808566&hsa_acc=507445689&hsa_cam=858808566&hsa_grp=919074786&hsa_ad=1662073376&hsa_net=linkedin&hsa_ver=3 #JAMSNeutral #TheWayForward
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Join JAMS neutral Hon. Vanessa A. Zecher (Ret.) at the 2026 CalCPA Family Law Conference, presented by the California Society of CPAs. Judge Zecher will participate in the “Judges’ Panel,” sharing insights on evidence presentation, expert testimony and judicial expectations in complex family law proceedings. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04CnD5D0 #JAMSEvents #FamilyLaw
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Please join us in welcoming Alexandra Bach Lagos, Esq. to our panel in Miami! Ms. Lagos joins JAMS with extensive experience as a mediator, arbitrator and complex civil litigator, handling business and commercial, product liability, personal injury, wrongful death, insurance coverage, class action, multidistrict litigation (MDL), professional negligence and real estate disputes. Press release here: https://hubs.ly/Q04CjbFk0 #JAMSNeutral #TheWayForward
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JAMS is proud to recognize Hon. Bernice Bouie Donald (Ret.) on receiving the Samuel E. Gates Litigation Award from the American College of Trial Lawyers. This distinguished honor recognizes individuals whose contributions have advanced the litigation process and administration of justice. We are pleased to celebrate Judge Donald’s remarkable career, historic achievements and longstanding commitment to fairness, judicial leadership and service to the legal profession. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04CbdWT0 #JAMSAwards
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