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Hon. Lawrence W. Crispo
Los Angeles County Superior Court, Retired
Judge Crispo’s tenure on the bench and his extensive private career enable him to easily and effectively work with counsel and their clients to move matters toward resolution. Knowledgeable in many aspects of the law and highly respected by trial lawyers, Judge Crispo is insightful and personable. He has been able to achieve consensus in almost all matters brought before him.
 2-Part Series: What Do You Do? First 100 Days After Being Retained; Last 100 Days Prior to Trial |
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Hon. Bruce J. Einhorn
United States Federal Court, Retired
Retired Federal Judge Bruce Einhorn is world renowned for his dedication and contributions to international humanitarian causes and for setting judicial precedent in United States civil and Immigration law. On the Federal bench, Judge Einhorn presided over civil prosecutions initiated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
What Trial Judges Expect of Trial Lawyers
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Hon. Margaret M. Grignon
California Court of Appeal, Second District, Retired
Recognized as an excellent settlement judge on the Superior Court, Justice Grignon continued to settle a multitude of cases on the Court of Appeal. Since joining ARC, she has become a popular neutral in complex matters. Justice Grignon spearheads ARC’s Appellate Evaluation and Consultation Program by providing pre-appellate argument analysis of briefs and oral argument as well as post-trial dispute resolution.
Protecting the Record for Appeal
Effective Oral Argument
Punitive Damages
Summary Judgements
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Hon. J. Gary Hastings
California Court of Appeal, Second District, Retired
After more than two decades on the bench, including 13 years on the appellate court, Justice Hastings draws high praise in every regard. He is extremely likable, has an extensive knowledge of the law and is known for making sound decisions. Justice Hastings is a member of ARC’s Appellate Evaluation and Consultation Program, which provides pre-appellate argument analysis of briefs and oral argument as well as post-trial dispute resolution.
Statements of Decision
The Importance of the Judicial Role in Litigation
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Hon. Burton S. Katz
Los Angeles County Superior Court, Retired
Named one of the Los Angeles Daily Journal’s 30 “Top Neutrals” of 2006, Judge Burton S. Katz is a fulltime dispute resolution professional who has gained an excellent reputation for his settlement abilities. Described by his clients as “smart, focused, creative, engaging, nonthreatening, empathetic and firm when he needs to be,” Judge Katz specializes in construction defect issues but has also resolved multi-million dollar cases involving partnership dissolutions, fee disputes and a range of other complex disputes.
Perceptions and the Public Persona of Lawyers (Public Persona, Personality, Presentation & Passion)
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John K. Raleigh, Esq.
Mediator/Arbitrator
John Raleigh is an accomplished attorney at both the trial and appellate levels. He has successfully litigated hundreds of cases involving a myriad of issues. Mr. Raleigh serves as an arbitrator, mediator and Judge Pro Tem of the Los Angeles Superior Court. He has privately resolved hundreds of cases in mediation and arbitration.
Damages and Experts
Voir Dire
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