JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, today announced the addition of Hon. William D. Missouri (Ret.) to its panel. Judge Missouri will be based in the JAMS Greenbelt Resolution Center. He will specialize as an arbitrator, mediator and special master for disputes in a variety of areas including Administrative Law, Business/Commercial, Class Action/Mass Tort, Construction, Construction Defect, Employment, Family Law, Government/Public Agency, Personal Injury/Torts, Professional Liability and Real Property.

Judge Missouri has presided over all manner of civil cases during his more than 25 years of distinguished judicial service on the Maryland Circuit and District Courts. Most recently he served as Chief and Administrative Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Prior to his appointment to the Circuit Court in 1987, Judge Missouri served as an Associate and Administrative Judge of the Fifth District Court for Prince George’s County.

“Judge Missouri has an outstanding reputation for integrity and character and is known for his selfless service to the people of Maryland,” said Chris Poole, JAMS president and CEO. “His wide and varied experience in all civil matters will make him an excellent addition to the Maryland panel.”

“It’s been a wonderful honor serving the people of Maryland and now I look forward to the next phase of my career with JAMS,” said Judge Missouri. “I am excited about the opportunity to continue my work resolving disputes.”

Judge Missouri graduated with his B.S. cum laude from Bowie State University in Maryland and received his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. He is the recipient of numerous awards and citations, the result of his service on countless judiciary, professional and community committees and organizations.

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Founded in 1979, JAMS, The Resolution Experts is the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide. With Resolution Centers nationwide and abroad, JAMS and its more than 250 exclusive neutrals are responsible for resolving thousands of the world’s important cases. JAMS may be reached at 800-352-5267 or www.jamsadr.com.