CHICAGO – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, today announced the addition of Hon. James R. Epstein (Ret.) to its panel. Judge Epstein will be based in the JAMS Chicago Resolution Center and serve as an arbitrator, mediator and special master in a variety of disputes including Administrative Law, Appellate, Business/Commercial, Class Action/Mass Tort, Construction Defect, Education Schools, Employment, Environmental, Estate/Probate/Trust, Governmental/Public Agency, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury/Torts, Professional Liability and Real Property.
Judge Epstein joined JAMS after serving for 15 years as an Illinois circuit and appellate judge. As a circuit judge presiding over a chancery call and as an appellate judge, Judge Epstein has conducted countless settlement conferences on a broad range of complex business and commercial matters. Before his time on the bench, Judge Epstein earned recognition as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
“Judge Epstein is one of the most respected judges in Chicago,” said Chris Poole, JAMS president and CEO. “He has a reputation for careful preparation and working well with both sides. We’re thrilled to have him join our panel in Chicago.”
“I believe mediated solutions serve the needs of lawyers and litigants by easing the time, expense and risks associated with litigation,” said Judge Epstein. “I look forward to joining the exceptional team in Chicago.”
Judge Epstein received his B.A. from Northwestern University and his J.D. from Northwestern School of Law.
About JAMS
Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide. With Resolution Centers nationwide and abroad, JAMS and its nearly 300 exclusive neutrals are responsible for resolving thousands of the world’s important cases. JAMS may be reached at 800-352-5267.
Judge Epstein joined JAMS after serving for 15 years as an Illinois circuit and appellate judge. As a circuit judge presiding over a chancery call and as an appellate judge, Judge Epstein has conducted countless settlement conferences on a broad range of complex business and commercial matters. Before his time on the bench, Judge Epstein earned recognition as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
“Judge Epstein is one of the most respected judges in Chicago,” said Chris Poole, JAMS president and CEO. “He has a reputation for careful preparation and working well with both sides. We’re thrilled to have him join our panel in Chicago.”
“I believe mediated solutions serve the needs of lawyers and litigants by easing the time, expense and risks associated with litigation,” said Judge Epstein. “I look forward to joining the exceptional team in Chicago.”
Judge Epstein received his B.A. from Northwestern University and his J.D. from Northwestern School of Law.
About JAMS
Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide. With Resolution Centers nationwide and abroad, JAMS and its nearly 300 exclusive neutrals are responsible for resolving thousands of the world’s important cases. JAMS may be reached at 800-352-5267.
