Biography
Martin Quinn is a highly experienced international mediator. He has mediated well over 1,000 complex business disputes since joining JAMS in 1995, many of which were international. Mr. Quinn readily manages cross-cultural differences, carefully assessing the needs and emotions of non-U.S. parties and counsel in resolving complex international disputes.
Representative Matters
- Special Master/Discovery Referee:
- Managed discovery in a federal case alleging infringement of intellectual property rights in video game software and hardware by a Taiwanese company
- Managed discovery in a federal case alleging mistreatment of garment workers in Asian-based factories of U.S. firms
- Managed discovery, and then conducted settlement discussions leading to resolution, in a dispute in federal court among shareholders of a Guam-based bank
- Managed discovery in a California state court case alleging unfair competition and fraud between U.S. and Israeli corporations and individuals
- Managed discovery in an insurance coverage dispute over asbestos liability between a U.S. corporation and London market insurers
- Mediation:
- Settled a trade secret dispute between U.S. and Israeli telecommunications companies
- Settled a dispute over spilled cargo between a U.S. chemical company and a Japanese shipping line
- Settled a patent licensing dispute between a U.S software company and a Japanese distributor of electronic products
- Settled dispute between a Chilean winery and a U.S. importer of fine wines
- Settled dispute between U.S. franchisees and their Dutch parent company that provided temporary staffing for accounting personnel over brand name and other issues in the franchise relationship
- Settled software licensing dispute between Russian and U.S. computer game manufacturers and distributors
- Settled consumer class action alleging mislabeling and false advertising against a U.K manufacturer of leisure shoes and sandals
Completed Virtual ADR training conducted by the JAMS Institute, the training arm of JAMS.
- Sedona Conference: E-Discovery Dispute Resolution Program for Special Masters & Mediators, January 2010
- Past President, The Mediation Society, San Francisco, 2011-2012
- Past President, Academy of Court-Appointed Masters, 2009
- Member, American Health Lawyers Association
- Adjunct Professor, Hastings College of Law, 2003-2012
- "The value of hustle in dispute resolution," Daily Journal, ADR Profile, November 9, 2012
- "Think there's fruit in your Froot Loops?" Daily Journal, October 31, 2013
- Author of articles on ADR, including:
- E-Discovery in Arbitration, "Rules for ADR," California Lawyer, May 2011
- “E-Discovery: Succeeding with a Special Master,” California Lawyer, April 2010
- “Managing Discovery in Patent Cases: Best Practices,” Law 360, February 2009
- “Exercise Diligence When Preparing for Corporate Mediation,” Corporate Counsel, September 2006
- "How to Succeed with Discovery Referees," Association of Business Trial Lawyers of Northern California Report, November 2004
- "Recipe for Success in Arbitration," The Recorder, March 2004
- Panelist, JAMS, San Francisco, 1996-present
- Partner, Rogers, Joseph, O'Donnell & Quinn, San Francisco, 1981-1996
- Partner and associate, Pettit & Martin, San Francisco, 1971-1981
- LL.B., Harvard Law School, 1967
- B.A., Harvard College, 1964
Counsel Comments
- “Your judgment, patience, creativity, and tenacity were critical in settling a case that appeared very unlikely to settle. You did a fabulous job and my clients are very grateful.”
- “Martin Quinn is the best. We had previously mediated this case unsuccessfully. However, he was able to persuade my very difficult clients when I was unable to get through to them.”
- “We appreciated the incredible tenacity and fortitude that Martin invested in settling our case.”
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- Antitrust
- Arbitration
- Business/Commercial
- Class Action/Mass Tort
- Environmental
- Federal Law
- Health Care
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- International & Cross-Border
- Professional Liability
- Real Property
- Special Master/Discovery Referee
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