Welcoming our Newest Neutrals

Hon. Penney S. Azcarate (Ret.)

Retired Chief Judge, Fairfax County Circuit Court

The Honorable Penney S. Azcarate recently retired as Chief Judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit Court after eighteen years of distinguished judicial service in Fairfax County, where she made history as the first woman to serve as Chief Judge. Before her appointment to the Circuit Court, Judge Azcarate served for seven years on the Fairfax County General District Court. During her judicial tenure, she championed innovation and access to justice, establishing Virginia's first stand-alone Veteran Treatment Docket and implementing Fairfax County's Drug Court. Before joining the bench, Judge Azcarate served as a Fairfax County prosecutor and maintained a successful private practice in both civil litigation and criminal defense. A retired Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, she has also served as Chair of the Supreme Court of Virginia's Veteran Specialty Docket and as is a two-time recipient of the Fairfax Bar Association's President's Award. Judge Azcarate now brings her record of leadership, service, and excellence to The McCammon Group to serve the alternative dispute resolution needs of lawyers and litigants throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.

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John T. Jessee, Esq.

Civil Dispute Mediator

John T. Jessee recently joined The McCammon Group as a full-time Neutral, bringing with him more than forty-five years of experience as a litigator. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has tried nearly 150 cases including medical malpractice, personal injury and other civil matters throughout Virginia and West Virginia. An American Board of Trial Advocates certified trial attorney and former managing partner of a law firm in Roanoke, he offers deep insight and proven judgment to help resolve complex disputes efficiently. John is a member of the Virginia Bar Association’s Boyd-Graves Conference, the Order of the Coif, and a Past President of the Ted Dalton American Inn of Court. He now brings his years of experience and dedication to The McCammon Group to serve the alternative dispute resolution needs of lawyers and litigants throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. 

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Kathleen M. McCauley, Esq.

Medical Malpractice & Employment Matters

Kate McCauley has joined The McCammon Group as a mediator while continuing her law practice with Moran Reeves & Conn, P.C. With more than 30 years of experience, she has handled complex disputes involving medical malpractice, sexual misconduct, professional liability, employment, product liability, and toxic tort matters. Known for her thoughtful, practical approach, Kate brings deep insight into the legal and operational challenges that shape high-stakes disputes and regularly provides health care and human resource risk management counsel. She is a frequent speaker on workplace and health care-related risk, including the use of social media, hostile work environments, sexual misconduct, and HR compliance. Kate is widely respected for her professionalism and integrity and was the 2020 recipient of the VTLA-VADA Civility and Professionalism Award. She is a Fellow of the America College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Kate now brings her extensive experience and commitment to civility to The McCammon Group to serve the alternative dispute resolution needs of lawyers and litigants throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.

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