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Rebekah Ratliff

Arbitrator Mediator Neutral Evaluator
Atlanta, GA, United States

About

With over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, this neutral has managed high-exposure claims and complex casualty operations. Her background includes evaluating liability and damages in diverse matters such as trucking, products liability, and medical malpractice. She transitioned into full-time dispute resolution, applying her deep knowledge of insurance carrier perspectives to facilitate settlements in multi-party and high-stakes litigations.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Rights Employment & Labor Entertainment & Media Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Technology & Cyber

Professional Experience

JAMS (Mediator
Arbitrator
Neutral Evaluator)
Capital City Mediations
LLC (President)
CCL (Commercial Casualty Leader)
Claims Professional (Various Insurance Carriers)

Publications Leadership

  • Featured guest on the JAMS 'Neutral Ground' podcast discussing insurance mediation
  • Author of articles for Corporate Counsel on business interruption and insurance matters
  • Speaker at American Bar Association events regarding employment dispute mediation
  • Contributor to Insurance Business UK on global insurance trends
  • Presenter on cybersecurity and privacy liability in the insurance sector

Positioning Takeaways

This neutral is best suited for cases where insurance coverage or carrier valuation is a central hurdle to settlement. Her 25-year tenure in claims management offers a distinct advantage in personal injury and professional liability disputes.

License & Certifications

  • Certified Mediator
  • Arbitrator

Education

B.A.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Distinction

Recognized for her unique perspective as a former insurance claims executive, providing specialized insight into carrier evaluation processes.

Reputation

She is regarded by legal professionals as a highly effective neutral who leverages her extensive insurance background to bridge gaps in difficult negotiations. Parties frequently note her ability to handle emotionally charged cases with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach.