JAMS Mediation Rules

Introduction JAMS mediation is often described as a simple process: the parties meet with a neutral mediator and try to settle their dispute. In practice, the process is more flexible—and more strategic—than that description suggests. The first thing to understand is that there is not one universal set of domestic “JAMS Mediation Rules” that automatically […]
JAMS Arbitration

Introduction JAMS arbitration is a private way to resolve a legal dispute without going through a traditional courtroom trial. It is used in business disputes, employment claims, consumer disputes, construction matters, technology conflicts, and international cases. But one important point is often missed: JAMS is not the same thing as “arbitration law.” JAMS provides rules, […]
JAMS Access Portal

Introduction The JAMS Access Portal is JAMS’s secure online case-management platform. It is designed for people involved in JAMS mediation, arbitration, and other ADR matters, including attorneys, parties, representatives, neutrals, and case managers. Instead of managing important case information through scattered email attachments, the portal brings documents, messages, calendars, notifications, invoices, and other case information […]
JAMS Phone Number

Introduction Trying to find the correct JAMS phone number can be frustrating, especially when you already have an arbitration, mediation, billing issue, filing question, or JAMS Access problem that needs attention. The most useful number to know is: JAMS main phone number: 1-800-352-5267 JAMS also presents this number in the easy-to-remember form 1-800-352-JAMS. Its official […]
JAMS Arbitration Case Search

Introduction Searching for a JAMS arbitration case can be surprisingly difficult. Many people assume that JAMS works like a court system, where you can type a person’s name into a public docket and immediately see pleadings, hearing dates, and decisions. That is usually not how JAMS works. JAMS operates private arbitration proceedings, and the main […]
JAMS Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Services: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Path

Introduction Disputes can become expensive, stressful and slow when every disagreement turns into a full court battle. JAMS offers another route: alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, which gives parties structured ways to resolve conflicts with experienced neutral professionals. JAMS describes itself as a leading worldwide ADR provider, with more than 500 neutrals across 29 locations […]
JAMS Customer Service And JAMS Mediation Rules: The 2026 Practical Guide

Introduction JAMS is one of the best-known providers of mediation and other alternative dispute resolution services in the United States. But many people searching for “JAMS mediation rules” discover an important problem: there is not one current, general U.S. JAMS mediation rulebook that works like JAMS’ Comprehensive Arbitration Rules. That distinction can affect how your […]
JAMS Mediation Costs And JAMS Fee Schedule In 2026: What You Really Pay And How To Lower The Bill

Introduction When people search for “JAMS mediation costs,” they often expect one simple number. Unfortunately, there is no single JAMS mediation price. JAMS mediation costs depend on the mediator you choose, the type and complexity of the dispute, the number of parties, preparation time, and whether you use a special flat-fee program. The biggest mistake […]