
James C. Melamed, J.D.


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PO Box 4157
Sunriver, OR 97707
USA
541 345 1629
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Description of Practice



Jim emphasizes maximized problem-solving and use of the Internet. Jim has been providing mediation services and training since 1983.
Professional Background
Jim Melamed founded The Mediation Center in Eugene in 1983 and is co-founder of Mediate.com. Jim served as Executive Director of the Academy of Family Mediators from 1987-93 and is past-Chair of the Oregon Dispute Resolution Commission.
Experience
Jim Melamed offers family and organizational mediation services in the western United States. Jim has been mediating since 1983 and has completed nearly 2,000 disputes.
Degrees
Jim holds a B.A. with honors from Stanford University in Psychology (1978) and a J.D. (law) degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1982.
Training
Dates | Trainer(s) | Title |
1988 | John Haynes, Lois Gold, Joan Kelly, Steve Erickson, others | 40-hour training |
1989 | Robert D. Benjamin | 40 hour divorce mediation training |
2003 | Peter Robinson - Randy Lowry | 40 hour civil mediation course |
2003 | Randy Lowry | Get Busy, Get Paid in Irvine, CA |
Approach
Jim believes in "maximized mediation" wherein participants are assisted to reach agreements that seek to maximally satisfy their respective interests, in contrast to "barely sufficient agreements."
Fees
Jim charges $250/hr for his professional services.
Areas of Practice
- Adult Family
- Business (40 mediated)
- Civil (general) (140 mediated)
- Divorce (all issues) (1,300 mediated)
- Education
- Intellectual Property (10 mediated)
- Land Use (20 mediated)
- Online Mediation (40 mediated)
- Organizational (200 mediated)
- Partnership (60 mediated)
- Probate (40 mediated)
- Special Education (20 mediated)
- Sports
- Technology (20 mediated)
- Workplace (30 mediated)
Professional Services
- Mediator
- Advanced Mediation Trainer
- Systems Designer
- Mediation Consultant
- Mediation Trainer
- Mediating Lawyer
- Facilitator
- Online Mediator