Hon. Ellen Sickles James (Ret.)

San Francisco

Business/Commercial; Employment; Estates/Probate/Trusts; Insurance; Personal Injury/Torts; Real Property

Hon. Ellen Sickles James (Ret.), is known for her exceptional settlement skills and ability to connect to counsel and clients in both a personal and professional manner. A respected and experienced mediator, Judge James communicates effectively and patiently to bring closure to the diverse range of complex issues she handles. Through the thousands of cases she has settled nationwide, Judge James has earned the reputation of having a dedicated, compassionate and creative command.

Since joining JAMS in 1997, Judge James has served throughout the United States as a mediator, arbitrator, Judge Pro-Tem, and special master in multi-party, complex litigation in a multitude of areas of civil law. She has also mediated hundreds of complex personal injury, wrongful death and employment cases. She has expertise in business, commercial, real estate, and attorney fee disputes as well as a myriad of professional liability cases. Her work has resulted in the settlement of complicated insurance coverage cases, wills and trusts, and construction litigation matters.

Judge James regularly receives high praise for her work. She has been recognized as a "Top Neutral" by the Daily Journal and a "Distinguished Mediator of the Year" by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers' Association. Attorneys have commended her, "unique blend of talent, experience, people skills, and perseverance," and she has even been referred to as a "miracle worker." Another notable attorney stated, "Judge James is an excellent mediator who shows great compassion and is tough when she needs to be. She has a great positive demeanor and personality that keeps things moving when it looks like they might be stalemated. Lawyers have great respect for her."

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