Description of Practice
James D. Knotter, B.A., J.D. Specializes the resolution of business disputes through mediation or arbitration. I have specific expertise and experience in the areas of securities, partnership and family businesses, corporations, real estate development and contract disputes. Experience includes more than 500 mediations and 50 arbitrations.

Education
B.A., University of Connecticut, 1960; J.D.University of Michigan, 1962. Partner and Managing Partner, Hahn, Loeser & Parks, Cleveland, Ohio 1962-1987. Principal, Mediation Solutions, San Diego. CA 1990-present.

ADR Training and Experience
One-year Training Program in the Theory and Practice of Conflict Management, San Diego Mediation Center, 1990. Certified Mediator, California Superior Court, San Diego. Arbitrator Trainings and Practice, AAA, NASD, NYSE, National Futures Association, National Arbitration Forum.

Publications
Settling The Entrenched Case Through Mediation, Dispute Resolution Journal, March 1994; Securities Mediation Works, Why and How, Securities Arbitration Commentator, October, 1998.