Specializing in Construction and Commercial Law ADR
Education
William Mitchell College of Law (JD, magna cum laude)
University of New Hampshire
Professional Licenses
Admitted to the Bar: Minnesota; U.S. District Court: Minnesota; U.S.
Court of Appeals: Eighth Circuit, Federal Circuit.
ABOUT JOCELYN
Jocelyn Knoll is a highly regarded legal professional who helps contracting parties resolve disputes in diverse industries, including construction, P3, energy, transportation, mining, manufacturing, real estate, healthcare, education, agricultural, data centers, and insurance. She is known for resolving high-stakes claims through experienced and pragmatic leadership.
Jocelyn is recognized for her strategic negotiation style, which allow parties to achieve their business goals. Her well-rounded experience, encompassing counsel to public and private owners, contractors, design professionals, manufacturers, and others, uniquely positions her to swiftly comprehend the technical aspects of any claim. Contracting parties benefit from her ability to offer innovative and efficient dispute resolution solutions.
Jocelyn’s ADR work covers arbitration, mediation, mediation-arbitration, dispute resolution boards, dispute adjudication boards, early neutral evaluations, standing neutral, initial decision maker, designated neutral referee, and non-binding summary trial.
ADR-RELATED
INDUSTRIES & PRACTICE
AREAS
Energy & Natural Resources
Commercial Litigation
Electric Power
Construction Litigation & Design
Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
Development & Infrastructure
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Mining
Government Contracts Litigation
Insurance Law
Real Estate & Land Use
Products Liability
Real Estate Litigation
Public-Private Partnerships
Transportation
Dedication to Excellence
Jocelyn L. Knoll, Esq., is an Arbitration Neutral known for her expertise in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practices within the realms of development, design and construction, procurement, public-private partnerships, and commercial law. With a focus on domestic and international projects spanning commercial, industrial, heavy highway, infrastructure, transportation, energy, petrochemical pipelines, power, mining, data centers, food processing, educational, and mixed-use sectors, Jocelyn has consistently delivered exceptional results. Jocelyn's expertise extends to diverse sectors, from healthcare to hospitality, multifamily to manufacturing, and onshore and offshore wind. Her involvement spans Fortune 100 headquarters, airport projects, government office buildings, military projects, university and k-12 projects, bridges, tunnels, and road projects, shipbuilding, stadium and golf course projects, and environmental claims.
Her comprehensive ADR work encompasses dispute board participation, arbitration, mediation, non-binding evaluations, and consultation for a diverse array of stakeholders, including owners, general contractors, construction managers, design professionals, manufacturers, suppliers, sub and specialty contractors, sureties, insurers, consortiums, joint venture partners, lenders, and public authorities. Jocelyn's extensive experience covers claims ranging in excess from $1 Million to more than $1 Billion, showcasing her ability to navigate a wide spectrum of disputes.
Jocelyn has played key roles in numerous large-scale domestic and international disputes, including those involving a 700MW energy generation plant, a waste-to-energy plant, solar-powered energy generation projects, a CLNG plant, wind-powered turbine electric generation facilities, nuclear waste disposal, off-shore drilling platforms, ethanol plants, professional sport stadiums, public-private partnerships like the Eagle P3 commuter rail project, heavy rail, the I-35W Bridge collapse lawsuits, gold mining projects in Nevada and Wyoming, iron ore mining projects in Minnesota, modular construction in the Middle East, a pork processing plant in Iowa, and airport and other major infrastructure projects.
In addition to serving as an advocate, arbitrator, mediator, and consultant, Jocelyn has contributed to shaping the ADR landscape. She has handled arbitrations under the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), demonstrating her familiarity with arbitrator appointment, challenges, oversight, and billing procedures.
With a proven track record of successfully resolving disputes and claims, Jocelyn stands as a leading authority in the field, offering strategic and pragmatic solutions to clients embroiled in complex and high-stakes disputes. Her dedication to excellence is underscored by her vast industry knowledge, unrivaled negotiation skills, responsiveness, and a commitment to delivering favorable outcomes for contracting parties.
ACCOLADES
2023
Named Minnesota Lawyer's Top Women in Law honoree
2008 - 2024
Named one of "America's Leading Business Lawyers" (Band 1) by Chambers USA (Construction)
2023
Listed in the POWER 30: Construction Law by Minnesota Lawyer
2024
Listed in Minnesota Lawyer's Top 100 List
2003 - 2024
Listed in Minnesota Super Lawyers®
2022 - 2024
Named a Best Lawyer® of the Year, Construction (Minnesota)
Contact
Jocelyn Knoll ADR Services LLC
Contact Information
Jocelyn is available to conduct in-person and virtual/remote arbitrations and mediations. For availability and scheduling, please contact Jocelyn at 612-209-8429 or use the contact form below to send an email to her.
16181 Andrie Street NW
Ramsey, MN. 55303
Phone: 612-209-8429