Renowned Attorney Martin Blake, Esq. Joins JAMS

April 26, 2012

San Francisco – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, today announced the addition of Martin Blake, Esq. to its panel. Mr. Blake will be based in the JAMS San Francisco Resolution Center. He will serve as an arbitrator, mediator and special master in a variety of disputes including Aviation, Business/Commercial, Employment, Government/Public Entity, Insurance, Maritime/Admiralty, Personal Injury/Torts and Professional Liability.

Mr. Blake has more than 35 years of experience as a trial lawyer and has tried more than 30 jury trials and several hundred non-jury trials and arbitrations. He was a barrister in Ireland for eight years before moving to San Francisco.

“Martin understands the value of ADR and has skillfully resolved a number of personal injury matters,” said Chris Poole, JAMS president and CEO. “He is able to quickly get to the heart of the issue and resolve the case successfully. We’re thrilled to have him join our panel in San Francisco.”

“JAMS is the best ADR provider in the world and I’m excited to join the panel of high quality neutrals and work alongside the excellent case management team,” said Mr. Blake. “I’ve utilized ADR whenever possible in my litigation practice and I look forward to using my experience to assist counsel and their clients resolve their cases.”

Mr. Blake attended Belfast Royal Academy, earned his L.L.B. with honors from Queen’s University, Belfast and his barrister’s degree at Gray’s Inn, London. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2006 and has been elected to many prestigious organizations including the American College of Trial Lawyers, The American Board of Trial Advocates and The International Academy of Trial Lawyers. 

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 280 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.