Jerry Spolter, Esq., Honored With Beacon of Justice Award by Legal Aid of Marin

SAN FRANCISCO – JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Jerry Spolter, Esq., was honored with the Beacon of Justice Award by Legal Aid of Marin. The award recognizes exemplary individuals who are committed to advancing equity and justice in Marin County.

Mr. Spolter received the award alongside his wife, Laurel Morris Spolter, in recognition of their long-standing commitment to justice, generosity and community service in Marin County and beyond. Together, they have supported Legal Aid of Marin and its work to expand access to legal assistance for members of the community.

The Beacon of Justice Award is presented annually by Legal Aid of Marin. Each year, the organization’s event subcommittee considers recommendations from staff and its board to select individuals whose service reflects a commitment to advancing equity and justice throughout Marin County.

“Mr. Spolter’s steadfast commitment to service and expanding access to justice reflects the values at the heart of this recognition. His long-standing support of the Marin County community has made a meaningful impact, and we congratulate him and his wife on this well-deserved honor.” 

Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president

Mr. Spolter is a JAMS mediator who has served as a neutral in more than 5,000 disputes since 1985, with matters ranging from two-party disputes to cases involving more than 100 parties and values reaching several hundred million dollars. His practice emphasizes business and commercial, employment, professional liability and catastrophic personal injury disputes, with additional experience in class actions, insurance, product liability, construction, real estate, aviation and maritime matters.

Before focusing solely on mediation, Mr. Spolter spent 30 years as managing partner of Spolter, McDonald & Mannion in San Francisco. His legal practice spanned a broad range of complex civil matters that have informed his decades of work as a mediator.

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JAMS is the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, with more than 500 neutrals across 29 locations. In 2025, JAMS received nearly 22,000 new case filings and handled more than 28,000 matters during the year. Founded in 1979, the organization’s distinguished panel includes retired federal and state court judges, former litigators, transactional attorneys and other ADR professionals with deep industry and practice area experience.

JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services to provide a seamless experience through concierge-level client care, highly skilled case managers and advanced technology.

Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways provides organizations with early conflict resolution, facilitation and training, helping teams prevent disputes before they escalate.

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