Patrick J. Mahoney

This neutral served as a judge on the San Francisco Superior Court for two decades, including a term as Presiding Judge. His judicial career involved overseeing a wide array of complex litigation, from high-stakes commercial disputes to sensitive family law matters. Before his appointment to the bench, he spent twenty years in private practice as a trial lawyer and served as the Chief Trial Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco. Since entering private practice, he has applied this extensive background to resolve hundreds of disputes through mediation and arbitration.

A seasoned former judge with a comprehensive background in both public service and private practice, specializing in complex multi-party disputes.

Known for his deep understanding of the San Francisco legal landscape and his ability to handle emotionally charged, high-profile cases.

He is highly regarded by legal professionals for his patience, thorough preparation, and persistent approach to reaching settlements in difficult cases.