Judicial Arbiter Group

What Judicial Arbiter Group does

Judicial Arbiter Group (JAG), founded in 1984 in Boulder, Colorado and headquartered at 1601 Blake St, Suite 500 in Denver, is a private alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firm. The company fields a professional staff of 26 arbiters, all former trial and appellate judges drawn from multiple states (notably Colorado and Indiana), and offers a full suite of ADR and litigation-assistance services: mediation, binding arbitration, neutral case evaluation, summary jury trials, private judges (acting as courts of record under Colorado Revised Statutes §13-3-111 and C.R.C.P. Rule 122), special masters, discovery masters, court-appointed receivers, jury focus groups, and mock jury trials. JAG also delivers CLE-qualifying education programming in trial and ADR topics and operates a virtual hearing platform built on Zoom, Skype, and GoToMeeting, supported by advanced in-person courtroom technology (120-inch HD projection, dual 55-inch LCDs, ELMO, simultaneous three-jury recording).

JAG's business model is a professional services fee structure: clients (primarily attorneys and law firms, with downstream corporations and individuals) pay hourly rates that vary by arbiter selected and case complexity, with travel time billed at 50% of normal rates and deposits required for binding arbitration hearings or domestic relations settlement conferences. There are no filing or administrative fees. Distribution is relationship-driven and counsel-led: arbiter selection is typically made by involved counsel, scheduling runs through a dedicated admin team (303-572-1919 / 1-800-ARBITER) augmented by an online arbiter calendar and automated cancellation notification tool. The firm pursues no external funding, maintains no parent company or subsidiaries, and operates primarily from a single Denver office serving Colorado and surrounding regions, though its reputation and select credentialing (e.g., CICA-AMCHAM) extend internationally. JAG is led by Managing Arbiter Bill Meyer (a former Denver District Court Judge) and Controller Shannon Fronapfel, with ownership held privately among its senior arbiters.

Name

Judicial Arbiter Group

Legal name

Judicial Arbiter Group, Inc.

Website

https://jaginc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Judicial Arbiter Group is a private Denver-based alternative dispute resolution firm founded in 1984, providing mediation, arbitration, and litigation-assistance services through 26 former trial and appellate judges to the legal and business communities in Colorado and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Dispute Resolution Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111), Other Legal Services (54119)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Judicial Courts & Court Administration (BPAIAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Court Services & Operations (Clerks, Records, Jury, Interpreters) (BPAIAFAH), Specialty & Problem-Solving Courts (Drug, Mental Health, Veterans, Family) (BPAIAFAG), Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

Keywords

• Alternative dispute resolution
• Mediation and arbitration
• Private judging services
• Litigation assistance services
• Summary jury trials

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Alternative Dispute Resolution Services: Fees charged based on hourly rates that vary with the arbiter selected and nature of the case. Travel time charged at half the selected arbiter's normal hourly rate. Deposits required for binding arbitration hearings or domestic relations settlement conferences.
2. Summary Jury Trials and Focus Groups: Fees include actual expenses such as jury procurement, surveying and compensation, videotaping, arbiter time, and project coordination fee for trial management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Judicial Arbiter Group is a private alternative dispute resolution firm whose 26 former trial and appellate judges provide mediation, binding arbitration, neutral case evaluation, summary jury trials, private judges, special masters, discovery masters, court-appointed receivers, jury focus groups, and mock jury trials to the legal and business communities. Services are delivered in person at the firm's Denver headquarters, virtually via Zoom/Skype/GoToMeeting, or on-site as appointed officers of the court, with hourly fees set by selected arbiter and case complexity.

Product overview

Judicial Arbiter Group (JAG) is a dispute resolution and litigation assistance services firm operating as a single integrated service offering. The company provides alternative dispute resolution services through former trial and appellate judges, organized into three main categories: Dispute Resolution (mediation, arbitration, neutral case evaluation, summary jury trials, and private judges), Litigation Assistance (special masters, discovery masters, court-appointed receivers, jury focus groups, and mock jury trials), and Education Outreach (trial and ADR presentations for CLE credits). JAG also offers a Cancellation Notification Tool for automated last-minute scheduling alerts. The firm was founded in 1984 and operates primarily from Denver, Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mediation Settlement conference process in which a JAG arbiter provides objective analysis of case value and facilitates negotiation among parties to reach settlement agreements. For attorneys, corporations, and individuals in civil, commercial, and domestic relations disputes.
• Arbitration Binding arbitration hearings conducted pursuant to contractual agreements, including traditional single-arbitrator trials, three-panel arbitrations, and summary jury trial formats. For parties with arbitration clauses or post-dispute arbitration agreements.
• Neutral Case Evaluation Consultation with arbiter staff regarding case evaluation, strengths and weaknesses, and trial strategy; includes appellate review panels with former appellate jurists. For counsel seeking an early, credible assessment of case value and risks.
• Summary Jury Trials Proceedings that approximate traditional jury trials where counsel present evidence in abbreviated format under arbiter direction, with jury deliberations recorded for later review. For counsel testing case presentation and jury response in complex matters.
• Private Judges Former Colorado judges appointed as trial judges pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes §13-3-111 and C.R.C.P. Rule 122, conducting court trials or jury trials with preserved appellate rights. For parties needing a court of record without public court backlog.
• Special Masters Court-appointed role to assist courts and counsel in cases requiring ultimate court review, particularly appropriate for environmental litigation and complex commercial disputes. For complex multi-party matters needing ongoing judicial supervision.
• Discovery Masters Assistance with discovery supervision, including day-to-day management, prompt hearings on discovery motions, and development of Discovery Master Plans. For complex litigation requiring structured e-discovery or document management.
• Court-Appointed Receivers Assistance for counsel by court appointment as receiver in litigation involving ongoing enterprises, with expertise in accounting, management, marketing, law, and bankruptcy issues. For distressed-business or commercial-receivership matters.
• Jury Focus Groups Testing methodology where evidentiary issues and facts are presented to focus group members to determine consensus opinion and identify sensitive or strong positions. For counsel evaluating jury reception pre-trial.
• Mock Jury Trials Trial preparation service using representative jury panels and arbiter insight to develop trial strategies or value litigation, with advanced presentation and recording equipment. For trial teams preparing for high-stakes jury trials.
• Trial Education Presentations (CLE) CLE-qualifying presentations on ethics, evidence, opening statements, and closing arguments available to legal professionals. For law firms, bar associations, and legal education providers seeking judicial instructors.
• ADR Education Presentations (CLE) CLE-qualifying presentations on effective mediation techniques, persuasion in arbitration, and bench trials. For legal professionals seeking CLE credits in ADR topics.
• JAG Automated Cancellation Notification Tool Automated email notification system that alerts counsel when one of their preferred JAG arbiters has a cancellation, enabling last-minute scheduling opportunities. For attorneys and parties seeking rapid placement with a preferred arbiter.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tens of thousands of individuals and businesses have benefited from JAG services since 1984

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JAMS: JAMS (formerly Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services) is the largest private ADR provider in the United States, offering mediation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution services through a roster of retired judges and legal professionals—directly comparable to JAG's core business model of providing former judges for mediation and arbitration.
• Dispute Resolution Management: Dispute Resolution Management provides mediation, arbitration, and other ADR services to the legal community, comparable to JAG in offering judge-led private dispute resolution services.
• ARC - Alternative Resolution Centers: ARC provides private mediation, arbitration, and special master services with a panel of experienced neutrals, comparable to JAG in providing alternative dispute resolution services to attorneys and businesses.
• National Arbitration and Mediation (NAM): NAM is a national ADR firm providing arbitration, mediation, and special master services through a panel of former judges and attorneys—directly competitive with JAG in offering judge-led ADR services to the legal community nationwide.
• International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR): CPR is a leading ADR provider focused on commercial dispute prevention and resolution, offering a panel of distinguished neutrals including retired judges for mediation and arbitration—comparable to JAG in serving the legal and business communities with senior neutrals.
• Resolute Systems: Resolute Systems provides mediation, arbitration, and other ADR services with a national panel of neutrals including former judges—offering a similar private judicial services model to JAG with broader geographic coverage.

Regional players

• ADR Systems: ADR Systems is a Chicago-based ADR firm offering mediation, arbitration, and settlement conference services with a panel of retired judges—comparable to JAG in service model and use of former judges, though primarily serving the Midwest rather than the Mountain West.
• McCorkle & Johnson ADR: McCorkle & Johnson provides private dispute resolution services in Texas, comparable to JAG in offering arbitration and mediation through experienced former judges on a regional basis.

Broad incumbents

• American Arbitration Association (AAA): The AAA is the largest U.S. arbitration organization, providing arbitration, mediation, and other ADR services across a wide range of industries and case types. It is a broad incumbent with significant institutional presence that overlaps with JAG's arbitration and mediation services.

Emerging players

• UpRight ADR: UpRight ADR is a tech-enabled ADR platform providing online dispute resolution services, representing an emerging digital alternative to traditional private judicial service firms like JAG.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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