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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Sep. 23, 2000

Modern-Day Portia

After 21 years on the bench, retired Judge Ellen James embarked on a third career when, in 1997, she joined JAMS. Settling cases is not new for James, however. During the latter part of her judicial career, most of her cases settled; between two and 12 cases on her docket went to trial each year.

By Dawn Piimanu
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        After 21 years on the bench, retired Judge Ellen James embarked on a third career when, in 1997, she joined JAMS. Settling cases is not new for James, however. During the latter part of her judicial career, most of her cases settled; between two and 12 cases on her docket went to trial each year. That's because Jame...

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