Anne M. Lawlor Goyette
Top rated Alternative Dispute Resolution attorney in Burlingame, California
Practice Areas:
Education Qualification:
Santa Clara University School of Law
Practice Areas:
330 Primrose Road Suite 614Burlingame, California, 94010
First Admitted: 1988, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.specialmastermediator.com/team/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- The San Francisco Mediation Society
- San Mateo County Bar Association (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
- San Francisco Bar Association (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
- California Dispute Resolution Council
- California State Bar Association, 1988
- Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Sonoma County Superior Courts Mediation Panels
- California Court of Appeal (1st, 3rd, 6th) Mediation Panel
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Mediation Panel
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Advanced Mediation Group
- American Bar Association (Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Law, Construction); San Francisco and San Mateo County Bar Associations (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
- FINRA Arbitration Panelist
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- California Real Estate Broker, 2001
Honors/Awards:
- Membership in the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals is by invitation-only, extended to mediators and arbitrators with extensive hands-on experience in civil dispute resolution, National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, California Charter Member, 2006
- AV Peer Rating awarded For Highest Level of Professional Excellence, AV Preeminent, Martindale, 2005
- AmJur Award in Alternative Dispute Resolution is a prestigous award presented to a law student for highest score, outstanding scholastic achievement, American Jurisprudence Award in Alternative Dispute Resolution, 1988
Educational Background:
- Bar Association of San Francisco, Comprehensive Mediation Training, 2000
- University of California, Davis, B.A. Political Science, Public Service, Chancellor's Outstanding Senior Award, Warner Communications Scholarship, 1985
- Harvard Law School, Program on Negotiation, Mediation, 2007
- American Bar Association Comprehensive Training in Commercial Arbitration, 2011
- FINRA Arbitration Training, 2011
- California Court of Appeal Advanced Mediation Programs (2009 - 2018), 2009
- California Court of Appeal Mediation Training Program, 2008
- Elder Mediation Training, 2009
- United States District Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Training (and 2019 ADA Access Mediation Training), 2002
- Bar Association of San Francisco Comprehensive Mediation Training, 2000
White Papers:
- Handling complex cases as mediator and special master., Simplified Problem Solving, 2021
- Strategy for successful resolution of your cases., Take Five, 2021
- Effective resolution of complex cases in Alameda County Superior Court, Courts Up Close: Alameda County, Daily Journal, 2016
- Effective settlement strategies in construction defect litigation, Settlement of CD Cases, ADC Defense Comment, 2011
- Effective resolution strategies, Preparation is the Key, West Coast Casualty CD Seminar Program, 2009
- Effective settlement strategies in construction cases, Settlement Construction, Daily Journal, 2009
- Defending design professionals (chapter co author), Liability on the Contract: Claims Against Design Professionals, 1995
- Special Masters streamline the entire dispute resolution process, minimizing the costs, delays and risks of complex cases such as construction cases, Judicial Council Coordination proceedings and multi-district litigation, The Role of Special Masters in Resolving Complex Cases, Plaintiff Magazine, 2019
- Construction defect cases typically involve large numbers of parties, attorneys, insurance companies and experts. Each player has its own goals. A mediator can steer these players towards resolution by preparing them for meaningful settlement discussions in advance of the mediation., Building Settlements, Plaintiff Magazine, 2016
- While there are differences as to how neighboring counties with notably different populations, case filings and budgets handle complex, multi party cases, there also are many similarities., Complex Neighbors: Santa Cruz and Santa Clara, Daily Journal, 2016
- Advance planning is key to successful settlement negotiations, Effective Settlement Strategies, The Docket, 2013
- Effective use of Special Masters and judicially appointed referees to organize and resolve complex, multiparty cases, Using Special Masters in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara Counties, The Recorder series, 2011
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- The Practicum provided advanced mediation and negotiation insights and skills for construction lawyers, construction companies and neutral alike to maximize the potential to effectively mediate and resolve complex construction cases., Panelist, ABA Forum on Construction Law, Advanced Mediation Skills Practicum, 2022
- Effective resolution strategies, Author, Active Settlement Construction, The Mediation Society, 2012
- Assisted director of Santa Clara University Law School ADR Program in the preparation and coaching of students in the ABA competition held at Berkeley Law., Coach, Representation in Mediation, Santa Clara University Law School, 2019
- With civil trials suspended, Covid-19 also has significantly disrupted civil litigation. Remote alternative dispute resolution services can help reduce the backlog and ease the burden on courts and litigants i, Author, Virtual ADR Relieve Zooming In, Linked In, 2020
- Analyzed streamlined and effective resolution of claims involving design professionals, Speaker, Resolving Design Claims, AIA and SEAONC, 2009
- Participated in webinar on Mediation Best Practices, Speaker, Mediation Best Practices, San Mateo County Bar Association, ADR Committee, 2020
- Participated in panel discussion on attorney fee agreements, Speaker, Fee Agreements, San Mateo County Bar Association, 2015
- Participated in panel discussion on ethical issues that arise during settlement negotiations, Speaker, Settlement Negotiation Ethics, San Mateo County Bar Association, 2013
- Participated in panel discussion on ethical issues in class actions, Speaker, Class Action Ethics, San Mateo County Bar Association, 2009
- Participated in panel discussion on ethical issues in mediation, Speaker, Mediation Ethics, San Mateo County Bar Association, 2008
- Participated in panel discussion on ethical issues in arbitration, Speaker, Arbitration Ethics, San Mateo County Bar Association, 2007
- Discussed ethical issues faced by expert consultants in mediation and litigation, Speaker, Ethical Issues for Experts and Counsel, FEWA, 2016
- Presentation regarding the effective use of Special Masters and court appointed Referees, Speaker, Meeting of the Masters, Bar Association of San Francisco, 2008
- American Bar Association presentation on the use of Special Masters to streamline the dispute resolution process, optimizing outcomes while minimizing significant risks, delays and costs of complex civil litigation, Speaker, Special Masters: Resolving Complex, Costly Litigation, 2018
- Discussion of effective settlement strategies in multiparty cases, Speaker, Everyone's A Small Player, West Coast Casualty Seminar, 2018
- American Bar Association presentation on using experts to clarify complex claims, defenses and risks, encourage creativity and problem solving and expand settlement options, Speaker, Constructing Cost Effective, Productive Expert Solutions, 2017
- Claims and Litigation Management presentation on the role of Special Masters and judicially appointed referees in addressing potential obstacles to case resolution, Speaker, Emerging Subcontractor Battles: On the Frontlines with Crawford and Additional Insured Claims?, 2017
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