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Larry W. Mills, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
San Francisco, CA, United States

About

Larry W. Mills has spent over three decades as a neutral, presiding over more than 500 arbitrations and 1,000 mediations. His background includes serving as a trial lawyer for 20 years, specializing in complex commercial, construction, and real estate litigation. He is recognized for handling high-stakes domestic and international disputes, often involving multi-party claims and technical engineering issues.

Practice Areas

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

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Partner
Mills
Lane & Sucherman
Trial Attorney
Private Practice

Publications Leadership

  • Author of various articles on construction mediation and arbitration strategies
  • Frequent speaker at ABA Forum on the Construction Industry
  • Panelist for JAMS seminars on complex multi-party dispute management
  • Contributor to professional journals regarding international arbitration protocols

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned expert in construction and commercial law with extensive experience in both domestic and international ADR forums.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California
  • Fellow
  • College of Commercial Arbitrators
  • Fellow
  • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)

Education

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

Distinction

Dual-fellowship in the College of Commercial Arbitrators and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Reputation

He is highly regarded by legal professionals for his technical proficiency in construction law and his ability to manage complex, document-intensive proceedings with efficiency and neutrality.