Endorsements: Special Master

Mediation | Arbitration | Special Master | Pro Tem Superior Court Judge

Brad Epstein & Angius & Terry, Sacramento, CA [top]

“Over the last ten years, I have retained Joe Ramsey as a special master and discovery referee in many of my construction defect cases. Joe has always been fair, efficient, and effective in assisting the parties to resolve the cases with as least expense as possible. Joe’s level-headed straight-forward approach has always resulted in win-win case resolutions. I highly recommend Joe as a special master and discovery referee for any complex construction defect case.”

David Frenznick – Wilke Fleury Hoffelt Gould & Birney, Sacramento, CA [top]

“In his capacity as special master/referee, I have had the good fortune to work with Joe Ramsey on cases over the course of many years. While he has sometimes ruled against me, I have always felt that my clients have received a full and fair hearing. He is always well- prepared and impartial, and his decisions are based on solid legal reasoning. I most admire his tremendous ability to organize and direct multiple adverse parties.”

Karen Jacobsen – Jacobsen & McElroy, Sacramento, CA [top]

“Joe Ramsey is an excellent special master and mediator and uses his experience and common sense to resolve even the most difficult cases. In his role as a special master, he works hard to fashion discovery plans to allow parties to obtain information to allow them to evaluate the liability and damage allegations and then to proceed to mediations, which will be successful. When called upon to make tough rulings on discovery matters, he is decisive and fair. He was one of the first Sacramento based full-time special masters in construction defect and other complex cases in 1997 when he started his work as a special master and is extremely well respected and ethical. He works very hard, is always prepared, and is an excellent listener. I would recommend him for any type of case since, in his 45 plus years of experience, he has handled so many types of complex cases that he will be knowledgeable about the area of practice and will be well prepared to act as a neutral in your case.”

Amanda Lowe – Vitale & Lowe, Rancho Cordova, CA [top]

“I have had the privilege of working with Joe Ramsey in his capacity as not only an effective mediator, but also as a Special Master/Discovery Referee on a number of complicated, multi-party construction defect cases. His extensive civil litigation experience makes him an excellent candidate to oversee case management and referee all types of discovery disputes. In the cases I have had with Mr. Ramsey as the Special Master and/or Discovery Referee, he has always been professional, fair minded and extremely proactive, which is critical when dealing with multiple counsel and issues. I would not hesitate to recommend Joe Ramsey as a Special Master or Discovery Referee.”

Russell Porter – Porter Scott, Sacramento, CA [top]

“Recently I had the good fortune of having Mr. Ramsey appointed by the Yolo County Superior Court as a Special Master/Discovery Referee in a complex, multi-party, extremely antagonistic, real-estate litigation suit. He combined the experience of a seasoned trial attorney with the intellect and common sense of a fair and impartial judge. I would unhesitatingly recommend him to anyone attempting to resolve their litigation differences.”

Lindy Scoffield – Anwyl Scoffield & Stepp, Sacramento, CA [top]

“I have had, on many occasions, the privilege of having Mr. Ramsey function as a special master on complex and multi-party construction defect cases. On every occasion, he has proven to be a “master” at resolving disputes among the parties and managing the case. In my view, he is successful in this role because he is genuinely interested in the fair and proper resolution of difficult or easy issues. He becomes vested in the process, which means he will make it his duty to reach solutions. Many times, special masters perform perfunctory roles in cases in which they are involved, and this certainly is not the approach taken by Mr. Ramsey.”

“Another reason he is successful is because his experience is vast and varied. Due to the library of knowledge he has from his many years of experience, there are few issues or disputes he has not seen or been involved with in some fashion. As such, he can quickly and economically get to a solution. His inherent “know how” is of considerable value to the attorneys and the parties, and it strongly serves judicial and economic interests. In my view, Mr. Ramsey is one of the best Special Masters available.”

Justin Tierney – Law Offices of Justin N. Tierney, Sacramento, CA [top]

“Having litigated complex multi-party cases assigned to Mr. Ramsey for over 10 years, I can say he provides prompt and fair resolution of discovery disputes and efficient case management that decreases costs to clients while providing a streamlined approach for attorneys to manage their case toward resolution.”

Suzanne Tollefson – Middleton Young & Minney, Folsom, CA [top]

“Over the years, I have come to know and respect Joe Ramsey as an unfailingly honest and hardworking lawyer. He has served as Special Master on numerous files on which I have worked in the Sacramento area, and approached each case with a mixture of optimism and realism that is seldom seen in his field. As a mediator, I trust Joe to provide an honest assessment of my case; as a special master, I know he takes his role seriously, with an eye toward fair and impartial decision making, efficient case management, and economic resolution. Given Joe’s experience and temperament, I would gladly recommend him for Special Master or mediator in any case for which he may be suggested as a candidate.”

Dan Wilcoxen – Wilcoxen Callahan Montgomery & Deacon, Sacramento, CA [top]

“…. (Joe Ramsey) . . . is always well prepared, professional, and able to turn chaos into order (especially as a discovery referee.) He acted as a discovery referee in one particular case which lasted for over two years and involved claims exceeding $90 Million. He was able to lower my blood pressure by at least 20 points by attending and managing some difficult depositions in such a fashion as to almost make them a pleasant experience. He also heard and decided discovery disputes (involving) interrogatories, requests for admissions, document productions, and demands for depositions, all of which were the subject of acrimonious disputes. He was recommended in that case by the Judge before whom the case was pending. I highly recommend him.”

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