Christopher Keele, Esq., is a full-time mediator and arbitrator with JAMS. For over 36 years, he tried, managed and settled hundreds of cases in a diverse litigation practice. Mr. Keele gained deep experience in a broad range of commercial and complex litigation, with emphasis on health care and business disputes. He served as lead counsel on dozens of cases of various types, including professional liability, breach of fiduciary duty, real estate, premises liability, environmental, land use, products liability and contracts of all shapes and sizes.Mr. Keele brings sound judgment to mediations and arbitrations. He has been lauded by clients and peers—including opposing counsel and adverse parties—for his professionalism, integrity and patience. Through his close collaboration with industry executives and client decision-makers, he developed a keen understanding of the interplay among law, risk and business. This gives him the tools and temperament for creative problem-solving to reach practical solutions.