Patient, yet powerful.
Prepared to help problem-solve.

The myth: Litigation must be adversarial. Our legal system is founded upon the principle of opposing parties fighting to achieve victory. In this framework, litigation becomes a battle, with victory often viewed in zero-sum terms: if one side wins, the other must lose.

The reality: Almost every lawsuit is resolved via negotiation, not ‘victory’ in the courtroom. Roughly 98% of cases settle before reaching trial, which means there isn’t an adjudicated winner or loser. Instead, the parties come to an agreement of their own making. The statistics don’t lie — most cases never make it to trial.

Given this, it’s imperative to shift the perspective on litigation. Rather than viewing it as a battle, it should be treated as the negotiation it is — a process in which both sides are working towards a mutually acceptable outcome. This shift in mindset changes everything.

By reframing litigation as a problem-solving process rather than a zero-sum game, parties can focus on the primary task of finding solutions. This doesn’t mean sacrificing one’s interests or giving in to unreasonable demands. Instead, it means looking for opportunities to minimize friction and avoid unnecessary escalation.

See below for more about Jason’s background and approach…or, just reach out for a conversation.

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AV Preeminent·Super Lawyers 2021–2026·Rule 39.1 Neutral, W.D. Wash.↓ Credentials & record

How I show up

Invested.

Your case is important. I take the time to dig into the issues and am in it with you.

Creative.

We become a problem-solving team. I’ll bring new ideas to the table that haven’t been considered before.

Determined.

I remain committed to the process of finding common ground and the best path to settlement.

Legal Background

Decades in the Seattle legal community have shaped Jason’s approach to resolution.

Following law school, Jason worked at two national firms handling multi-state litigation and complex commercial matters, gaining broad exposure to high-stakes disputes.

He later transitioned to a small insurance defense firm for two years before splitting off to help form a premier boutique litigation firm handling civil disputes across diverse areas, including police misconduct, personal injury, municipal liability, professional malpractice, employment, construction-site injury, product defect, and commercial claims.

After founding Rosen Resolution in 2015, Jason represented numerous claimants/plaintiffs, almost all of whom were referred by friends or family, while launching his mediation practice. Seeing cases from both sides, along with his extensive dispute resolution training, gives Jason genuine insight into how litigation works…and when it doesn't.

Both sides of the aisle

Thirty years representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation.

Understanding how both sides think, what each side values, and where each side is vulnerable shapes every negotiation.

Philosophy & Approach

Litigation can be intellectually stimulating and emotionally satisfying. But, it is also prohibitively expensive, deeply unpredictable — and often counterproductive to the parties' actual interests. Much of the litigation process, though well-intentioned, is simply unnecessary. Mediation offers a better path.

We know the vast majority of civil cases resolve through negotiated settlement. Yet, many litigants still prepare for trial as though it's inevitable; while spending far less time developing a strategy for resolution. Jason approaches cases differently: from day one, he focuses on the ideal outcome, anticipating how each decision shapes the trajectory toward settlement.

Jason’s mediation style is flexible. When an evaluative approach serves the parties, Jason is well-equipped to assess positions and likely outcomes. More often, though, the path to resolution lies in strategic discussion and thoughtful questioning — helping guide parties to discover their own answers. He possesses an innate ability to read the room and create an environment where the conversations become less difficult.

Having represented both defendants and plaintiffs, Jason brings genuine understanding of what both sides experience. He uses empathy and humor to build rapport and defuse the tension that often masks the real issues. Mediation isn't merely shuttling offers between rooms; it's helping people communicate in ways they might not otherwise be able to.

The approach, in short

Evaluative when it’s useful — well-equipped to assess positions and potential outcomes.

More often: strategic discussion and thoughtful questioning, carried with empathy and humor, to read the room and set the environment for fruitful discussion.

Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser — in fees, expenses and waste of time.

Abraham Lincoln · Notes for a Law Lecture, c. 1850

Credentials & Record

Certifications

Certified Rule 39.1 mediator — U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington ADR programApproved panel mediator — Resolute Systems and other mediation programsCertificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution — Willamette University College of Law, 1996Mediation training — Pepperdine Law “Mediating the Litigated Case”; King County Dispute Resolution CenterMediation and Conflict Management — Program on Negotiation, Harvard Law School, Spring 2025Online Mediator Certification — Mediate.comAmerican Arbitration Association (AAA) Consumer Arbitration PanelAdvanced Claim Professional (ACP)

Admissions

Washington StateU.S. District Court — Western & Eastern Districts of Washington9th Circuit Court of AppealsTulalip Tribal Court (formerly)

Education

J.D. — Willamette University College of LawB.A. — Colorado College

Patient, yet powerful.Prepared to help problem-solve.

Patient, yet powerful.
Prepared to help problem-solve.