
Kathryn N. Richter, Esq.
Independent Arbitrator and Mediator
In-Person and Online Dispute Resolution
Contact: Kathryn@RichterADR.com
925.683.2918
Kathryn Richter is an independent arbitrator and mediator, with over 30 years experience resolving complex commercial, construction, energy, energy, professional liability, real estate, employment, insurance, product liability, personal injury, product design and manufacturing, intellectual property interests, insolvency and tort matters. With a long history as both an advocate and neutral in domestic and international disputes, Ms. Richter focuses on managing the dispute resolution process to limit time, cost, and risk. Kathryn's history as an advocate, arbitrator, mediator, and special master includes resolution of disputes at the transaction, pre-litigation, litigation and appellate stages. With expertise in business and law, she brings a unique understanding of the risk paradigm that garners buy-in and facilitates resolution. Since 1988, Ms. Richter has successfully managed 1700+ high-stakes, multi-party disputes to resolution, with attentive preparation, a proactive style and dedication to the resolution process. Licensed in and admitted to all California courts. Also admitted to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California, the Supreme Court of the United States, and numerous pro hac vice admissions. Ms. Richter is a contributor to the domestic and international ADR communities; she is available for appointment in any location.

San Francisco - Houston
Richter ADR, LLC
Practice Areas & Case Experience



ADA Disability
Appellate
Business/ Commercial Disputes
Class Actions
Community Associations
Condominiums/HOA
Construction Disputes



Employment
Energy
Engineering
Environmental
Fraud
Insurance
Land Use/Planning
Municipalities & Special Districts



Partnerships
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Professional Negligence
Qui Tam
Real Estate
Securities
EducatioN and Training
Past/Present Affiliations
* Distinguished Neutral,International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR)
* Mediation Committee
* Transactions Committee
* Contra Costa County Bar Association ADR Executive Committee Board Member
* ABA: Forum on Construction Law; and, Section of Dispute Resolution
* The Mediation Society
* Northern California International Arbitration Club
* Arbitral Women
* Licensed Real Estate Broker, California
JD, 1981, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
BA, 1977, University of California, Berkeley, CA, with Honors & Distinction
Basic and Advanced Mediator & Arbitrator Trainings
Licensed in California, 1981; Bar Registration #100129
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California
Supreme Court of the United States
Bar and Court Admissions (current)

CONTACT US
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area
Available for Engagement in
Any Location
925.376.1500