Hon. Ted E. Bandstra (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Miami

February 7, 2013

Miami – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, today announced the addition of Hon. Ted E. Bandstra(Ret.)to its panel. Judge Bandstra will be based in the JAMS Miami Resolution Center. He will serve as an arbitrator, mediator and special master in a variety of disputes including Business/Commercial, Civil Rights, Class Action/Mass Torts, Construction, Employment, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Maritime/Admiralty, Personal Injury/Torts, Real Property and Securities.

Judge Bandstra joins JAMS after serving as a United States Magistrate Judge in Miami for nearly 25 years. During that time, he distinguished himself as both a federal trial judge and a mediator in more than 5,000 cases. He presided over trials and hundreds of settlement conferences, supervising pretrial discovery and deciding dispositive motions. Prior to his judicial service, Judge Bandstra was engaged in commercial litigation where he developed an expertise in medical malpractice cases.

“Judge Bandstra has successfully mediated hundreds of cases that resulted in amicable settlements in even the most complex or contentious cases,” said Chris Poole, JAMS president and CEO. “His hands on nature and impressive years of experience will make him an excellent addition to our already robust panel in Miami.”

“My background as a successful settlement judge has given me invaluable experience that will help me work with sparring sides to resolve their issues,” said Judge Bandstra. “I’m excited to continue serving as a neutral and help parties reach a resolution. I also look forward to joining the talented panel and the top notch case management team in Miami.”

Judge Bandstra graduated with his B.A. from Calvin College in Michigan and earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from University of Miami School of Law. He’s certified by the Florida Supreme Court and meets all the requirements for certification from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida to serve as a civil mediator.

About JAMS, The Resolution Experts
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 300 exclusive neutrals are responsible for resolving thousands of the world’s important cases. JAMS may be reached at 800-352-5267 or by visiting www.jamsadr.com.