When You Need Fair, Independent, & Efficient Dispute Resolution.

Rob Shives with other panelists

Cobbs Creek ADR, led by Robert A. Shives, Jr., offers domestic and international arbitration focused on resolving complex commercial disputes with efficiency, clarity, and deep industry knowledge.

Decades of legal and executive experience bring practical insight to each matter, whether resolving your two-party contract claim or guiding a multi-jurisdictional panel.

Now Accepting Appointments As:

  • Sole Arbitrator

  • Panel Chair or Co-Chair

  • Neutral Evaluator

Service Areas Include:

  • AAA Commercial Arbitration (Panel Member)

  • ICDR International Arbitration (Panel Member)

  • Private Party Appointments

  • Contractual Dispute Resolution Clauses


Informed by decades as a global GC, managing director, and technology executive, with an arbitration style that brings:

  • A clear-eyed understanding of commercial risk

  • Respect for time and cost constraints

  • A balanced, preparation-driven process

COBBS CREEK ADR SERVICES

Industries & Case Types

🛠 Technology & IP

  • AI & crypto concerns

  • Cloud services & data privacy

  • Patent, trademark & trade secret disputes; software and hardware licensing

🌐 Telecom & e-Commerce

  • Infrastructure procurement

  • Online platforms, marketplaces, and SaaS

  • Mobile services, advertising, and consumer protection

💼 General Commercial

  • B2B sales & procurement

  • Distribution, consignment & joint development

  • Agency, commission & sponsorship contracts

🚗 Automotive

  • Retail & wholesale sales agreements

  • Fleet and logistics disputes

  • Dealership operations & marketing agreements

“My goal is to always move parties toward resolution — through process design, disciplined case management, and fairness to all participants.”