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Walker Nakamura ADR LLP

Arbitration, Mediation and Litigation Consulting Law Firm in

San Francisco, California

Judge Vaughn R. Walker

Expert Dispute Resolution and Litigation Consulting

Welcome to Walker Nakamura ADR LLP, a leading San Francisco-based law firm specializing in alternative dispute resolution services. Led by highly skilled attorneys Judge Vaughn R Walker (retired) and Jackie Nakamura, our firm offers top-tier alternative dispute resolution and litigation consulting services across a wide range of practice areas, including federal and California civil procedure and discovery, antitrust, securities, class actions, patents, intellectual property and other complex civil litigation matters.

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At Walker Nakamura ADR LLP, we understand that legal disputes can be complex and challenging, which is why we are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of expertise and guidance.  Judge Vaughn R Walker, a retired United States District Court Judge, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our firm, having presided over numerous high-profile cases during his distinguished career.  With over 30 years of experience at large international law firms, Jackie Nakamura is a highly respected attorney with a proven track record of success in complex litigation matters.

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Our team has a deep understanding of the law and is committed to helping clients achieve their legal objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner. Whether you are involved in a complex patent dispute or require assistance with an antitrust or securities litigation, we have the expertise and resources to help you navigate the legal landscape and achieve the best possible outcome for your case, whether we act as neutral arbitrators, mediators or as litigation consultants.

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At Walker Nakamura ADR LLP, we take a collaborative approach to alternative dispute resolution, working closely with clients to develop effective strategies to achieve their business objectives. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service and support.  Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your legal objectives.

PRACTICE AREAS

LEGAL
PRACTICE

AREAS

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Mediation, arbitration, special master (discovery) services

LITIGATION CONSULTING

United States law expertise, including federal and California civil procedure and discovery, antitrust, class actions, business contracts, patents and other intellectual property and other complex civil litigation

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Other litigation consulting, mock trial advising

ATTORNEYS
OUR VISION

OUR PRINCIPALS

judge Vaughn R. Walker, retired judge and lawyer

JUDGE VAUGHN R WALKER (RET)

PARTNER

Experience

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2011-present:  Mediation, arbitration, special master for discovery, settlements and attorney fees, expert consulting

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2004-2010:  Chief Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of California

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1990-2004:  Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of California

Education

AB University of Michigan    

JD Stanford Law School

Jackie Nakamura, attorney

JACKIE NAKAMURA

PARTNER

Experience

 

2012-present:  Mediation, settlement, litigation consulting

 

1991-2011:  Attorney specializing in complex litigation and counseling, intellectual property, general commercial and technology litigation

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Education

BS Stanford University

JD University of California, Berkeley, School of Law

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Read Judge Walker's Latest Thoughts

Virtual mediations and video-conference mediations in the time of COVID

CONTACT
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CONTACT
 

OUR ADDRESS

Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 2200, San Francisco, CA 94111​

Email:  jnn@wnadr.com
Tel:  415-720-0780

For any general inquiries, please fill in the following contact form:

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