LEON ASHLEY PEEK, PH.D.
Social Work at Locust St, Denton, TX

2001005, Dec 20, 2001

Jan 29, 2001

09/772443

Robert Gordon - Addison TX, US
Leon Peek - Denton TX, US

G06F009/45

703/022000

The present invention relates in general to the field of jury science conducted over a data processing network and in particular to using the Internet to apply a multi-discipline methodology and system to understand legal issues and the judicial process, consideration of those issues, to the understanding of how and why jurors and judges make decisions, and to understanding how, by including the understanding of the impact of this process, justice may be achieved. By applying jury science to the Internet for the first time, this methodology may be applied in a cost affective manner, free from logistical constraints.

2002003, Mar 21, 2002

Jun 28, 2001

09/895675

Robert Gordon - Dallas TX, US
Maurine Skeeters - Dallas TX, US
Leon Peek - Denton TX, US
Daniel Brookshier - Plano TX, US

G06F017/60

705/001000, 345/758000

A method of performing a selected alternate dispute procedure online comprises the steps of selecting at least one alternate dispute resolution professional and setting up a main chat room accessible by the alternate dispute resolution professional and first and second disputing parties. A private chat room is set up which is accessible by a selected one of the disputing parties and counsel for the selected disputing parties for conducting private information exchanges. A virtual presenter is accessible and the main chat room is activated for presenting evidence. The alternate dispute resolution procedure is then conducted through the exchange of information through chat in the main chat room and the presentation of evidence using the virtual presenter.