Experienced Mediation for Complex Disputes

Scott Emblidge brings decades of legal experience to his mediation practice, which can emphasize a more facilitative or evaluative approach depending on the parties’ needs. As a respected neutral, Scott has successfully mediated dozens of disputes, helping parties find common ground even in cases where going to trial seemed inevitable.

Areas of Mediation Expertise

Commercial Disputes
Scott has mediated a wide range of commercial conflicts, including:

• Partnership and shareholder disputes
• Trade secret disputes
• Unfair competition claims
• Complex service agreement disputes
• Construction defect claims

Land Use Matters
Scott has extensive experience in land use and real property law, including mediating:

• Zoning and development conflicts
• CEQA and other environmental law claims
• Boundary and easement disputes
• Real estate non-disclosure claims
• Neighbor disputes

Constitutional and Municipal Law
Scott’s background as a deputy city attorney and outside counsel for many cities and counties
makes him particularly effective in mediating:

• Civil rights and section 1983 claims
• First Amendment and other constitutional law disputes
• Brown Act and other public meeting law claims
• Competitive bidding and other public contracting disputes

Scheduling a Mediation
To discuss Scott’s availability or to schedule a mediation, please contact our office at (415) 362-3599 or email [email protected].