Rothman Gordon: Jordan Admitted to American Arbitration Association Roster of Neutrals

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JORDAN ADMITTED TO AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ROSTER OF NEUTRALS

Pittsburgh, PA — June 1, 2004 — Stephen H. Jordan, Esquire, has been admitted to the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Roster of Neutrals as a Commercial (Employment) panelist. The AAA is dedicated to the development and widespread use of prompt, effective and economical methods of dispute resolution. Mr. Jordan will arbitrate on labor and employment issues.

According to AAA's website, "openings on the Roster are extremely limited and are based primarily on caseload needs and user preferences. Even candidates with strong credentials do not always gain admission. Candidates are screened using an intensive, two-tiered process which evaluates management skills, substantive expertise, commitment, ethics, training and suitability to the regional caseload. Our neutrals are required to have achieved academic and professional honors which mark them as leaders in their fields. Qualifications include a minimum of ten (10) years of senior level business experience or legal practice, honors and awards indicating leadership in your field, and training and experience in arbitration or other forms of dispute resolution."

Mr. Jordan is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law. He resides in Squirrel Hill with his wife, Susan Foreman Jordan, Esq. They have two children. Mr. Jordan is a shareholder of Rothman Gordon P.C., having practiced law with the Firm since 1976.

About Rothman Gordon
Rothman Gordon is a Pittsburgh-based law firm that has been advocating its clients' interests since 1954. Over the past 50 years, Rothman Gordon has created a suite of services for closely-held businesses and individuals. Our areas of practice include business and corporate law; commercial real estate; commercial litigation; estate planning and administration; taxation; banking and finance law; telecommunications; employment and labor law; and workers' compensation and social security disability.

About the American Arbitration Association
The global leader in conflict management since 1926, the American Arbitration Association is a not-for-profit, public service organization committed to the resolution of disputes through the use of arbitration, mediation, conciliation, negotiation, democratic elections and other voluntary procedures. In 2002, more than 230,000 cases were filed with the Association in a full range of matters including commercial finance, construction, labor and employment, insurance, mass claims and technology disputes. Through its 36 offices in the United States and Europe, the AAA provides a forum for the hearing of disputes, rules and procedures and a roster of impartial experts to resolve cases.