JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, has announced the addition of Judge Chad Allred (Ret.) to its panel. Based in the Seattle Resolution Center, Judge Allred will serve as an arbitrator, mediator, special master/referee and neutral evaluator.
Judge Allred mediates and arbitrates complex civil disputes for parties and counsel throughout the United States. He is a member of the JAMS Global Engineering and Construction Group and especially enjoys challenging construction, business, commercial, and insurance disputes. He also has extensive experience in estate/trust, real property, employment, securities, and serious injury cases.
Judge Allred has over 25 years of experience resolving complex and challenging civil disputes. He is known for his calm demeanor, reasoned decisions, and strong, fair case management.
Early Career and Military Service
Earlier in his career, Judge Allred served as an officer in the United States Coast Guard (Reserve). For over a decade, Judge Allred served as an officer in the United States Coast Guard (Reserve), where he qualified as a contingency mission lawyer and advised command staff on maritime issues. His assignments included the JAG program and leading law enforcement and maritime security teams.
As a JAG officer, he qualified as a contingency mission lawyer and advised command staff on maritime issues. He received the Coast Guard Achievement Medal and the Special Operations Service Ribbon.
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Judicial Experience
While serving on the Superior Court, Judge Allred presided over more than 230 trials, as well as numerous appeals from state agencies and courts of limited jurisdiction. While on the bench, he served on the court’s governing Executive Committee and as chief judge of the Maleng Regional Justice Center.
Legal Expertise
Before joining the bench, Judge Allred handled trials and appeals in federal and state courts and litigated claims involving construction defects, securities fraud, franchising violations, racketeering, misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious interference, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), copyright infringement, breach of fiduciary duty, trust and estate disputes, consumer protection violations, breach of contract, bankruptcy, fraudulent conveyance, and healthcare reimbursement.
Judge Allred earned his B.A. from Abilene Christian University and his J.D.
According to Judge Allred: "As a civil litigator, military attorney and judge, I have had the opportunity to wear many hats and build a variety of skills that will translate to my new practice at JAMS. Each position that I have held throughout my career has reinforced and expanded my understanding of how conflicts emerge, how they evolve into legal disputes and how to resolve them efficiently and effectively."
Judge Allred is well respected within the Seattle legal community for his keen sense of determining when a case is ready for resolution-a skill he honed through his many years both in practice and on the bench. Judge Allred’s vast experience in both trying and settling cases gives him a keen sense of when a case is ripe for resolution.
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Judge Allred will handle business/commercial; employment; construction; real estate and real property; securities; insurance; estate, probate and trusts; professional liability; personal injury/torts; product liability; and federal cases.
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About JAMS
Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide. JAMS successfully resolves and manages business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways to overcome barriers at any stage of conflict. With a roster of over 400 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS resolves thousands of the world’s important cases every year. Search our global directory of mediators, arbitrators and ADR professionals.
Here’s a summary table of Judge Allred’s areas of expertise:
| Area of Expertise | Description |
|---|---|
| Business/Commercial | Disputes related to business transactions and commercial activities. |
| Employment | Cases involving employment law, contracts, and workplace disputes. |
| Construction | Disputes related to construction projects and contracts. |
| Real Estate and Real Property | Disputes involving property rights, sales, and leases. |
| Securities | Cases involving securities fraud and regulatory compliance. |
| Insurance | Disputes related to insurance claims and policies. |
| Estate, Probate, and Trusts | Cases involving wills, estates, and trust administration. |
| Professional Liability | Claims against professionals for negligence or misconduct. |
| Personal Injury/Torts | Cases involving personal injury claims and tort law. |
| Product Liability | Claims related to defective products causing injury. |
| Federal Cases | Disputes arising under federal law. |
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