James Melamed, J.D.

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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)