Endorsements: Arbitration

Mediation | Arbitration | Referee/Master | Pro Tem Superior Court Judge

Laureen A. Bethards – Law Offices of Laureen A. Bethards, El Cerrito, CA [top]

“Joe Ramsey served as the binding arbitrator in a complex medical malpractice action involving the implantation of Norplant in Kaiser patients. Plaintiff challenged the protocols followed by Kaiser at the time. The case raised tough evidentiary issues involving the scope of expert testimony. Mister Ramsey demonstrated his independence, . . . ability (and willingness) to make fair and reasoned evidentiary rulings defining the issues and limiting the scope of expert testimony to the issues raised. His reasoned decisions served the interests of both parties. . . . At the end of the proceeding, he prepared a written opinion which accurately laid out the hearing testimony and the reasons for his decision. I have complete confidence that as a neutral arbitrator, Joe Ramsey will fulfill his duties to all parties involved with the same thoughtfulness and effectiveness that he did in ours.”

Dale Campbell – Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Tobin & Tobin, Sacramento, CA [top]

“Joe is well known as an effective mediator, but he is an equally insightful and thoughtful arbitrator. Joe conducts the arbitration just as any experienced trial lawyer would want. He studies the trial briefs, encourages the efficient presentation of evidence, adeptly rules upon evidentiary objections, and issues a well-reasoned and well-written opinion. Joe will rule based upon the facts and the law and not succumb to the temptation to simply split the baby. Have Joe arbitrate your next case and your clients will come away from the experience knowing they have been treated with respect and that their case was afforded proper consideration – regardless of the outcome.”

Lawrence M. Cirelli – Hanson Bridgett, San Francisco, CA [top]

“I had the pleasure of trying a six-day arbitration before Mr. Ramsey. It was clear to me during the arbitration that he had carefully read and analyzed the submissions of the parties, was well prepared, and a quick-study. He conducted the arbitration in a professional and efficient manner, and rendered a well-reasoned and thoughtful written opinion shortly after the arbitration ended. In sum, he has all of the qualities that one could hope for in an arbitrator/judge. I hope I have the opportunity to try another case before him.”

Miles Cohn – Sheiness Scott Grossman & Cohn, Houston, TX [top]

“Joe Ramsey served as a single neutral arbitrator in which I represented the plaintiff in a business dispute in which the defendant was from Sacramento. The hearing was in Sacramento, and the defendant was represented by local counsel. My client and I appreciated his professional and genuinely balanced handling of the case. I have to admit that I had some concerns trying an arbitration in the city of our opponent with an arbitrator from the same city. My client and I were genuinely impressed, however, with Mr. Ramsey’s hard work and preparation and we feel you made every effort to treat both parties equally and fairly.”

David Crowe - Cholakian & Associates, South San Francisco, CA [top]

“Joe was the arbitrator on a very difficult uninsured motorist claim handled by our office. It was clear from the outset that he had meticulously reviewed the voluminous documentation presented by the parties and was thoroughly knowledgeable on all the facts and the legal issues. His demeanor throughout the arbitration demonstrated the utmost professionalism and fairness to both parties. I would not hesitate to recommend Joe to any party in the process of choosing an arbitrator for their case.”

Noel M. Ferris – Law Offices of Noel M. Ferris, Sacramento, CA [top]

“I have tried five cases before Joe. He possesses a brilliant legal mind, complete command of evidence, and a firm grasp of the most complex facts. On some occasions he has summed up the heart of the case so perfectly that I thought to myself, ‘Why couldn’t I have said it that way?’ I have won and lost, but I have always felt that I got a fair shake from Joe. I recommend him (as a binding neutral Arbitrator) without reservation.”

Peter Glick, Attorney at Law, Sacramento, CA [top]

“Joe’s considerable experience as a trial lawyer and his equally considerable experience as an arbitrator/mediator provide the parties and their counsel with a flexible, efficient, economic, and very effective forum for dispute resolution. Joe is courteous and patient, yet decisive, and is quick to understand both the factual and legal issues of any dispute.”

Gigi Knudtson – Knudtson & Nutter LLP, Roseville, CA [top]

“A large part of my practice involves binding medical malpractice arbitrations. Joe Ramsey has acted as the neutral arbitrator in many of my medical malpractice cases. Although I have not always prevailed, I found him to be fair and reasonable in his decisions and awards. I would highly recommend him to both the plaintiffs’ and the defense bar as being extremely qualified to act as an arbitrator in any legal dispute.”

William Munoz – Murphy Pearson Bradley amp; Feeney, Sacramento, CA [top]

“I had the pleasure of using the services of Mr. Ramsey as an arbitrator in a fee dispute between my client and her former client following dismissal of a legal malpractice action against my client. Although the legal malpractice action had been dismissed, the former client raised issues of legal malpractice as a defense to the fee claim. Mr. Ramsey was able to weigh through the briefs, testimony of the parties, and expert witness standard of care testimony in order to understand the facts and issues relating to the underlying family law matters and to reach a very well-thought out decision. I would certainly recommend Mr. Ramsey as an arbitrator for any complex civil litigation matter.”

Todd Murray – Law Office of Todd A. Murray, Sacramento, CA [top]

“Joe Ramsey is one of the best Arbitrators I have used in nearly 35 years of litigation. He is even-handed, fair, and patient. His decisions have been well reasoned and he is always respectful of the parties and attorneys. While we may not have always won, my clients and I have always felt we were treated fairly and our case was given full consideration. He makes the hard decisions when necessary and his breadth of knowledge is impressive. I would recommend him (as a binding neutral Arbitrator) without reservation.”

Tom Redmon – Wilke Fleury Hoffelt Gould & Birney, Sacramento, CA [top]

“Most arbitrators can decide a complex business arbitration case. The art is in demonstrating through your handling of the proceeding and your post-arbitration opinion that you understand the business environment out of which the case arose, the significance of the evidence presented, and the complexities of the law to be applied. Joe Ramsey does all of those things. Just as importantly, he tells you at the end of the arbitration when his decision will be issued and, in my experience, consistently meets his self-imposed timeline.”

Pat Tweedy – Tweedy ADR, Sacramento, CA [top]

“I have known Joe Ramsey for nearly 25 years. He has a reputation for integrity which is unsurpassed by any arbitrator or mediator. In arbitration, you can count on Joe to listen carefully, take detailed notes, and rule accurately on evidentiary issues. He treats attorneys, clients, and witnesses with respect and creates a relaxed but serious forum for the hearing of the dispute. He holds session all day and into the evening if necessary, so time is not wasted and witnesses do not have to return to finish their testimony. It is without reservation that I recommend him as a neutral.”

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