Andrew Shoemaker

Mediation and Other ADR Services

ashoemaker@sgslitigation.com
303-530-3452 x 1

As a neutral mediator, Andrew helps parties resolve complex disputes involving business, corporate governance, securities, banking, intellectual property, consumer protection, land use, and public policy matters.

He particularly enjoys working to resolve disputes that appear intractable. In doing so, Andrew draws on over thirty years of experience as a civil trial attorney, federal prosecutor, criminal defense lawyer, law professor, elected representative, appointed public official, entrepreneur, and community volunteer. During his years as a trial attorney, Andrew negotiated the settlement of cases asserting up to nine-figure damage amounts and involving numerous parties, investors, and consumers.

Preparation

From the moment he is retained, Andrew actively begins preparing himself, counsel and the parties to engage in an efficient and productive mediation. Prior to the mediation session, he speaks with counsel for each party to gain an understanding of the underlying conflict, the factual and legal issues in the case, the players involved, the interests and objectives of the parties, and the barriers to settlement. Based on these discussions, he works with counsel to thoughtfully plan the mediation to maximize the potential for success.    

Innovation and Education

Andrew has observed the style and techniques of countless mediators and facilitators during his decades of practice as a trial attorney and his time spent in public service. He regularly reviews evolving studies and research on negotiation and communication techniques, neuroscience, individual and group psychology, and problem solving. With this background, Andrew has the ability to tailor innovative approaches for addressing and resolving the unique circumstances of each dispute. As an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado Law School teaching mediation and negotiation, he lectures and writes on these subjects.      

Andrew undertook his initial neutral mediator training through courses at the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School and the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine School of Law.

Substantive Knowledge

Andrew has handled a variety of complex matters as trial counsel, including disputes involving:

• Corporate governance, partnership, and dissolution;

• Investments, unregistered securities, and alleged securities fraud;

• Fiduciary duties;

• Patent infringement;

• Banking regulations;

• Mergers and acquisitions;

• Alleged civil fraud, civil theft, conspiracy and racketeering;

• D&O and fidelity bond insurance;

• Consumer protection;

• Contracts;

• Land use and development; and

• Public policy and elections.
  

Andrew also serves on the Board of the Mediation Association of Colorado, the Executive Committee of the ADR Section of the Colorado Bar Association, and as the Chair of the ADR Section of the Boulder County Bar Association. He regularly volunteers as a mediator for Boulder Community Mediation Services and Denver Bar Association Court Mediation Services.

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