Claude Dawson Ames Professional Corporation is a veteran-owned legal practice specializing in arbitration, mediation, and bankruptcy law, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 45 years of experience, the firm stands out for its deep expertise in both public and private sector disputes and its commitment to providing patient, thorough representation for debtors and creditors.
The firm leverages extensive background in labor-management relations, commercial disputes, and employment issues, drawing on the principal’s role as a former Adjunct Professor of Labor Arbitration and a longstanding panel member for major national dispute resolution services. It focuses on representing individuals and businesses in sensitive financial and workplace matters, prioritizing clear communication and dedicated client advocacy.
Services Offered
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Bankruptcy Law
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Representation for Debtors and Creditors
- Small Business Bankruptcy
- Commercial Dispute Resolution
- Employment Dispute Resolution
- Labor-Management Relations
- Education Sector Disputes
- Financial Disputes
- Health Care Disputes
- Sexual Harassment Cases
- Workplace Discipline Matters
- Wage/Hour and FLSA Issues
- Workplace Violence Disputes
- Fact-Finding Services
The firm serves Santa Clara, San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, and the broader San Francisco Bay Area, and maintains membership on prestigious rosters including the Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, American Arbitration Association, and California State Mediation & Conciliation Service.
