Hon. Chad W. Firetag (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Inland Empire

Riverside, Calif. – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce Hon. Chad W. Firetag (Ret.) has joined its panel. Judge Firetag joins with nearly 24 years of combined legal and judicial experience. Judge Firetag joined the Riverside Superior Court in 2015. From 2022 to 2025, he was the supervising civil judge of the Superior Court, where he oversaw the administration and management of the Civil Division. From 2020 to 2025, he served on the Superior Court’s Appellate Division, where he became the presiding judge in 2022. Judge Firetag presided over a broad spectrum of civil matters, including employment disputes, commercial litigation, business conflicts, breach of contract cases, catastrophic personal injury claims and environmental matters. Based in the Inland Empire Resolution Center , Judge Firetag will be available to conduct sessions in person, as well as virtually, for clients across California and the United States. He will serve as a mediator, arbitrator, referee and neutral evaluator, handling automotive, business and commercial, cannabis, civil rights, elder abuse and fraud, employment, environmental, family law, governmental and public agency, insurance, personal injury, professional liability, real property, and sexual abuse and assault matters. “We are pleased to welcome Judge Firetag to the JAMS panel. With his deep judicial and trial experience, particularly in complex and sensitive matters, he brings the insight and practical skills needed to guide parties toward resolution. His background is a natural fit for this transition, and we are eager to see him thrive as he applies his thoughtful approach as a JAMS neutral.” Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president Before joining the Superior Court, Judge Firetag served as an assistant public defender in Riverside County from 2013 to 2015. Prior to his public service, he established himself as a skilled trial attorney, successfully taking more than 35 cases to verdict. His combination of trial advocacy experience, comprehensive judicial background and proven leadership in court administration uniquely positions him to serve those seeking efficient resolutions. “Throughout my judicial career, I have focused on developing creative solutions to complex problems. I find great satisfaction in bringing parties with seemingly irreconcilable positions together to resolve challenging disputes,” said Judge Firetag. Judge Firetag earned his B.A. from the University of California, Riverside and his J.D. from the University of California, Davis School of Law. About JAMS – Local Solutions. Global Reach. Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide. With a roster of nearly 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS successfully resolves and manages tens of thousands of business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways to overcome barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services locally and globally through a combination of industry-specific experience, first-class client service, the latest technology and highly trained mediators and arbitrators. Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways focuses on early conflict resolution, facilitation and training. Learn more about JAMS Pathways at jamspathways.com . More information about JAMS is available at www.jamsadr.com , and you can connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , X  and our JAMS ADR blog .