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Patrick C. Coughlan is one of the most experienced and successful mediators in the country and one of the few with substantial catastrophic case and mass tort experience. In 1987, he was a leader in developing an ADR process which offered a viable alternative to the court system, and since that time, he has devoted his practice exclusively to mediation and arbitration. He is on of the most sought after mediators in the country.
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PATRICK C. COUGHLAN, ESQ.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Experience:
President, Conflict Solutions, INC., (1992-date). Patrick C. Coughlan is one of the most experienced and successful mediators in the country and one of the few with substantial catastrophic case and mass tort experience. In 1987, he was a leader in developing an ADR process which offered a viable alternative to the court system, and he has worked exclusively as a mediator and arbirator since that time. He is skilled at bringing people with divergent points of view together without playing favorites. Patrick Coughlan has mediated over twenty five hundred cases and is one of the few mediators who is asked to travel throughout the U.S. and Canada to help settle complex and difficult disputes. Since one of the most important considerations in successfully resolving disputes is the selection of the mediator, experience, ability to settle cases, and training count heavily when weighing the chances for success. Pat is unusually successful in obtaining settlements, obtaining settlements in over 95% of the cases that he mediates. His client list is a Who's Who of law firms, insurance companies, and Fortune 1000 Corporations. Patrick Coughlan travels throughout the United States in his work.
Founding Director, Private Adjudication Center at Duke University, Durham, N.C. (1983-2002) and Member of its Complex Litigation Panel (1997-2002). Panel mediated significant multi-party and multi-million dollar cases.
President, Resolve Disputes INC. of North America, 1987-1992. A national mediation and arbitration firm.
Professional Associations:
Director, Vice President, 1996-date, Membership Chair, 1996-2001, International Academy of Mediators. (Membership limited to approximately 100 of the most successful mediators throughout the world.) Member, American College of Civil Trial Mediators. Association for Conflict Resolution. Maine Association of Professionals in Dispute Resolution, President 1990-1992. Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association. Diplomate Member, Florida Academy of Professional Mediators. Supreme Court of Florida certified Circuit Court Mediator.
Bar Memberships:
Maine State Bar, 1985-date; Florida Bar, 1965-date; California Bar, 1974-date; Supreme Court of the United States, 1968; United States Federal Court, Southern District of Florida, 1971; Central District of California, 1976.
Writing and Speaking Engagements:
Mr. Coughlan has been a featured speaker at seminars throughout the country. Some of the organizations before which he has spoken include: Phoenix, AZ, 2004, 2004 Emerging Issues in Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation, American Bar Association; Boston, MA, 2004, Role of the Lawyer in Mediation, Northeast Regional Conference, Massachusetts Bar Association, Young Lawyers' Division; 2002 DPIC Loss Prevention Convocation, Vancouver, BC, Los Angeles County Bar, California Coastal Planners, California Business Law Institute, Lincoln Institute, University of Southern California, Maine Real Estate Forum, Kennebec Valley Bar Association, Bearings Group, Maine State Bar Association, National Business Institute, George Washington University: Personnel Law Update, and the International Academy of Mediators.
Teaching Engagements:
Teaching and presenting seminars to business and industry on the following subjects: negotiation skills; conflict management; and organizational development.
Teaching and presenting seminars to non-profit groups and corporations on surviving in an era of limits (financial and other).
Legal Experience:
Richards, Watson & Gershon, Partner, Los Angeles, California, 1975-1982. Of Counsel, 1982-1985. Extensive experience representing various governmental agencies and corporations in construction, personal injury, land use, zoning, construction, land development, and environmental matters, as well as general business matters. Litigation experience in both Federal and State Courts. Litigation included personal injury, constitutional issues, inverse condemnation, labor law, zoning, and numerous business matters.
Alley, Maass, Rogers, Lindsay, & Chauncey, Partner, Palm Beach, Florida, 1972-1974; Associate 1969-1971. Extensive experience in real estate, wills, probate, business.
Judge, Ocean Ridge, Florida, 1970-1972.
Judge Advocate, USAF, 1965-1968. Command Prosecutor Third Air Force.
Business Experience:
Kingsley Pines Camp and Conference Center, President and Owner, 1984-date.
Northern Pines INC., President and Owner, 1980-1985.
Atlantean Partners, Managing Partner, real estate investments and development, 1986-date.
Community Affairs:
North Yarmouth Academy, President, Board of Trustees, Yarmouth, Maine, 1985-1989. Trustee, 1984-1993.
World Affairs Council of Maine, President, 1986-1989. Chair, Corporate Committee 1989-date. Trustee, 1985-1993.
Natural Resources Council of Maine, Treasurer, 1989-1992; Trustee, 1989-1993. Vice-President 1991-1992; Secretary 1990-1991.
Portland Stage Company, Trustee, 1989-1992.
Susan Curtis Foundation, Trustee, 1991-1998.
La Peninsula Condominium Association, Florida, Director, 1997-1998.
Maine Youth Camping Association, President, 1994-date; Vice-President, 1990-1992; Secretary 1989-1990.
League of Women Voters, Portland, Maine, Finance Chair and Board Member,1985-1986.
Board of Appeals, Raymond, Maine, Chairman,1984-1998; Member, 1982-1998.
Government Reorganization Committee, Raymond, Maine, Member,1984.
Planning Review Committee, Raymond, Maine, Member,1986-1987.
Gulf Stream School, Trustee, Gulf Stream, Florida, 1970-1988; Secretary, 1970-1984.
Parish Council,Our Lady of Perpetual Help, North Windham, Maine, President, 1983-1985. Member, 1983-1986.
Mountains Restoration Trust, Trustee, California, 1981-1982.
Duke University, Area Recruiting Representative, 1974-1975. Fund raising Representative, 1977-1982. Law School Placement Advisor, 1978-1982.
University of Southern Maine, Annual Fund Committee, 1990-1991.
Honors:
Who's Who in America, 1982-Date.
Who's Who in the World, 1983-1986.
Who's Who in California, 1982-1985.
Outstanding Service Award; World Affairs Council of Maine, 1989.
Educational Background:
Nova University, Commercial Mediation Training
Harvard School of Negotiation, Seminar on Negotiation
School of Law, Duke University, J.D. 1965. Academic Scholarship throughout law school. Moot Court.
Duke University,Undergraduate, B.A. 1962. Dean's List; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities; Chairman, Court of Appeals; Vice President of Senior Class; Housemaster; Arnold Air Society; Distinguished Military Graduate; Varsity Lacrosse; Varsity Swimming.
Pingry School, High School: 1958, Elizabeth, N.J.
Personal Background:
Married to Joyce T. Coughlan; 3 grown children.
References:
"I had a client who was not very enthusiastic about or open to mediation...changed her mind...because of this particular mediator's style." C.R.
"...thank you for your skillful intervention and in particular for taking the time to make follow-up calls to move this case to a final settlement. The proof is in the pudding and the value of your contribution was evident in the outcome." T.P.
"...thank you very much for your experienced and professional approach to yesterday's mediation...If I have any further matters which might be appropriate for mediation, you can be certain that I will be calling you again." M.M.
"...pleasure meeting and working with you on...matter. I appreciate all of your good efforts in knocking both sides around to a point that resulted in successful settlement of the case. I also appreciate the personable manner in which you conducted the mediation." R.C.
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