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James E. Morris

Morris and Morris
New York (Upstate)
Mediation
120 Corporate Woods, Suite 240, Rochester, New YOrk 14623

James E. Morris

Morris and Morris
New York (Upstate)
Mediation
120 Corporate Woods, Suite 240, Rochester, New YOrk 14623
jmorris@jamesmorrismediator.com
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Bio
BIOGRAPHY OF JAMES MORRIS, AN EXPERIENCED MEDIATOR SERVING ALL OF NEW YORK STATE
Attorney James E. Morris is an experienced litigator and former judge who is known throughout New York State for his ability to resolve complex disputes through mediation. He is a "Distinguished Fellow" of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, an elite nationwide group of mediators and dispute resolution professionals known for their skill, ethical standards, and professional commitment.

Morris is a practicing attorney with the longtime Rochester, New York law firm Morris and Morris, and has been a mediator for more than 15 years. In addition, he has 30 years experience as a judge, both as Brighton Town Justice and as Acting City Court Judge for the City of Rochester, New York.

He has served as a lead mediator and arbitrator for U.S. Arbitration and Mediation Inc. and Empire Arbitration and Mediation Inc. He is a panel member for Resolute Systems Inc. and the American Arbitration Association. He has also been a special mediator for the U.S. District Court, New York State Supreme Court, and the Monroe County Bar Association.

Plaintiffs-attorneys, defense attorneys, in-house counsel, insurers, and business professionals throughout New York State regularly turn to Morris to mediate high-end liability, contract, and commercial disputes. He has an excellent record getting participants to reach settlement in cases involving significant financial issues, which often involve multiple parties.

Drawing on his extensive experience as a trial attorney, Morris has mediated a wide range of disputes, with many resolved claims in excess of one million dollars. Even in those cases where resolution appears impossible, he keeps the parties talking in an attempt to reach agreement. His dedication to the mediation process has resulted in a high mediation success rate.

Morris was named a Fellow of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators in 2002 and served as its President for a term of 2011 through 2013. The College’s approximately 100 active Fellows are located throughout the United States. Being named a Fellow recognizes the high regard others have for his work and confirms he is among the most experienced mediators in the United States. As of April 2017 he has participated in more than 2,500 complex mediations. In 2013 his peers nominated Morris as a "Distinguished" Fellow.

Professional Education
B.A., Political Science, Syracuse University, 1964
LL.B., Syracuse University, 1967

Legal Practice
Morris and Morris, Attorneys
Rochester, New York
1967- Present (Emeritus)

Judgeships

Brighton, New York Town Justice - (1972 - 2005)
Acting City Court Judge, Rochester, New York (1977 - 2005, when appointed by District Administrative Supreme Court Justice)
Other Professional Experience/Memberships - Current

New York State Office of Court Administration - Senior Faculty
New York State Bar Association
Tort Insurance and Compensation Law Section - past Chair ADR Committee
Monroe County Bar Association
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Martindale-Hubbell Highest Peer Rating - AV in both Skill and Ethics
Listed “The Best Lawyers in America ” 2012-2017
The American Society of Writers on Legal Subjects
Super Lawyers of New York 2012-2017
Distinguished Fellow American College of Civil Trial Mediators- Past President
U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" 2017 - First Tier
NY Bar School for Insurance Professionals faculty 2010 and 2011
Who's Who Legal: Mediation 2017
Professional Experience/Memberships - Prior Years

New York State Magistrates Association - Past President; Past Director of Education and Training
New York State Magistrate’s Association Magistrate of the Year
Panel of Peers Youth Jury Program - Founder
Criminal Procedure Law Advisory Committee, Unified Court System
Monroe County Magistrates Association - Past President
Assistant District Attorney, Town Courts in Monroe County
Monroe Community College, Rochester, New York - Adjunct Professor
Books

Village, Town, and District Courts in New York Practice Guide (lead author), West Publishing Company, 1995. Annual updates 1996 - present
You Can Win Big in Small Claims Court, 1981
Victim Aftershock, 1983
Lectureships/Seminars (Abridged)

"How to Evaluate and Settle a Personal Injury Claim," Monroe County Bar Association Litigation Section - Program Chair
Alternative Dispute Resolution Seminar “The Winning Solution,” Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Huber LLP, Buffalo, New York
“Settlement Techniques in Personal Liability Cases,” Monroe County Bar Association - Program Chair
Mediation Advocacy Seminar” - April 25, 2006
Mechanics of Mediation MCBA - 2012
Effective Settlement Techniques- 7th Judical District Law Clears 2013
Mediation in Estate Matters MCBA - 2016

Email: JMorris@JamesMorrisMediator.com

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