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Hon. Scott Snowden (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
San Francisco, CA, United States
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About

Following a distinguished 25-year tenure on the Napa County Superior Court, this neutral transitioned to private dispute resolution in 2005. His judicial career included serving as Presiding Judge for nine terms and overseeing the court's transition to a unified system. Since entering private practice, he has successfully resolved hundreds of matters involving diverse legal issues ranging from complex commercial litigation to intricate real estate and construction disputes.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Construction Employment & Labor Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Judge
2005
Napa County Superior Court
1980–2005
Presiding Judge
Napa County Superior Court (Nine Terms)
Partner
Coombs & Dunlap (Prior to 1980)

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent lecturer on judicial ethics and court administration for the Center for Judicial Education and Research (CJER)
  • Contributor to various legal publications regarding mediation strategies and effective dispute resolution
  • Served as a faculty member for the B.E. Witkin Judicial College

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned former judge with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, specializing in high-stakes commercial and real estate mediation.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley

Distinction

Served nine terms as Presiding Judge and received the Judicial Council's Distinguished Service Award for his leadership in court unification.

Reputation

He is widely regarded by legal professionals for his calm demeanor, thorough preparation, and ability to facilitate settlements in highly contentious multi-party litigations.

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