Hon. Elaine Rushing (Ret.)

Before entering private practice in 2011, she served nearly two decades on the Sonoma County Superior Court, including terms as Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge. Her judicial tenure involved managing the court's specialized Civil Law Department for over eight years, where she oversaw complex litigation, law and motion, and settlement conferences. Prior to her appointment to the bench, she spent 18 years in private practice as a civil litigator focusing on business and real estate disputes.

A seasoned former judge with 36 years of combined judicial and litigation experience, particularly effective in high-stakes real estate and commercial matters.

Extensive experience managing a dedicated civil department for nearly a decade, providing deep insight into complex case management and settlement dynamics.

She is regarded by legal professionals for her thorough preparation, persistence in reaching settlements, and her ability to navigate highly emotional or legally intricate disputes with a balanced judicial perspective.