The NeutralsORG

Gregg Bertram is the founder of Pacific ADR and is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most experienced and respected mediator/arbitrators. In the past twenty five years Gregg has successfully mediated several thousand civil cases of virtually every dimension. Gregg is a former JAMS shareholder and was previously designated “Master Mediator” by his first ADR service provider, Washington Arbitration and Mediation

Pacific ADR’s panel of neutrals has been selected by Gregg to implement his commitment to service of the ADR process at the highest professional level. He has mediated or arbitrated with most of Pacific ADR’s panel members on multiple occasions and has developed a profound respect for their professional ability, integrity and unswerving commitment to ADR.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE AND WORK HISTORY
  • President and CEO, Pacific ADR Consulting (2014-Present) – A National ADR Services Provider
  • President, Bertram Dispute Resolution, Inc. (2008-Present) – A Pacific Northwest ADR Service Provider
  • Shareholder, Judicial Arbitration And Mediation Services (JAMS), LLC (2000- 2008) – A National and International ADR Service Organization Mediator/Arbitrator, Washington Arbitration And Mediation Services, Inc. (1987- 1999) - A Pacific Northwest ADR Service Entity
  • Principal, Gregory L. Bertram And Associates (1985-1993) – A Seattle Commercial Litigation and Commercial Transactions Practice
  • Principal, Bennett And Bertram (1983-1985) – A Seattle Law Firm Specializing in Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Counsel, Jack A. Benaroya Co. (1981-1982) – A Large Pacific Northwest Commercial Real Estate Developer
HONORS, MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITES
  • Member American Arbitration Association’s Commercial Arbitration Panel and Panel of Mediators, 2008.
  • “Super Lawyer” per attorney readers’ poll in Washington Law and Politics Magazine, 1999-2009.
  • “Top Lawyers” list per attorney readers’ poll for Seattle Magazine, 2001-2005.
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, Rule 39.2 Panel of Mediators and Arbitrators and Rule 39.1 Training Faculty, 2008.
  • “Master Mediator” designation by Washington Arbitration and Mediation Service, Inc. 1998.
  • Adjunct Professor, Albers School of Business, Seattle University, 1998.
  • Chairman, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of Washington State Bar Association, 1988-1989.
  • Bar Admissions: Washington State Bar Association; U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington; United States Tax Court, Supreme Court of the United States.
  • Board of Directors, Federal Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, 2009.
  • Member, ADR Roundtable.
  • Certified Mediator, International Mediation Institute, 2009.

Background and Education +

  • LL.M., Law & Marine Affairs, University of Washington School of Law, 1981.
  • J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 1977.
  • M.A., Occidental College, 1971.
  • B.A., Occidental College, 1969.

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