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Joyce B. Klemmer, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Atlanta, GA, United States

About

With over three decades of legal practice, this neutral has focused extensively on intellectual property litigation and complex commercial disputes. Her background includes serving as lead counsel in numerous federal and state court cases involving patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. She transitioned to a full-time dispute resolution practice in private practice after a long career as a partner at a prominent national law firm, where she chaired the intellectual property litigation group.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Entertainment & Media Intellectual Property Technology & Cyber

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Partner and Chair of Intellectual Property Litigation Group
Smith
Gambrell & Russell
LLP
Law Clerk
Honorable Robert H. Hall
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on intellectual property mediation and arbitration strategies
  • Author of various articles regarding trademark law and trade secret protection
  • Past Chair of the Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia
  • Leadership roles within the Atlanta Intellectual Property Inn of Court

Positioning Takeaways

This neutral is established as a specialist in intellectual property matters, offering significant experience in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution for complex technical cases.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court
  • Admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • Admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany

Distinction

Recognized for her deep technical understanding of intellectual property law combined with a practical approach to resolving high-stakes commercial conflicts.

Reputation

She is regarded by legal professionals as a highly prepared and persistent neutral who excels at navigating the technical complexities of IP disputes while maintaining a focus on settlement possibilities.