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Aug. 14, 2026

Retired judge Catherine A. Gallagher believes being heard is the first step toward resolution

Retired Santa Clara County Judge Catherine A. Gallagher has spent decades resolving disputes, combining deep probate experience with an approach lawyers say makes litigants feel heard while confronting them with the practical realities of going to trial.

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Retired judge Catherine A. Gallagher believes being heard is the first step toward resolution

Law School: Georgetown Univ Law Ctr; Washington DC

Judicial Arbitration & Mediation Srvs
Probate, trust & estates, employment, personal injury, commercial, family law

For longtime JAMS neutral and retired judge Catherine A. Gallagher, few moments are more rewarding than watching the tension lift when an emotionally charged dispute finally ends.

"When some cases settle, ... you can actually see the visible relaxing of the parties," Gallagher said. "They're so much happier that this litigation is no longer going to be following them around. ... And it's just very, very satisfying."

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