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Hon. Glen M. Reiser (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Ventura, CA, United States

About

Before entering private practice, this neutral served as a judge on the Ventura County Superior Court for over twenty years. During his judicial tenure, he presided over thousands of cases across various departments, including a decade focused on the probate and trust calendar. His background includes extensive work in complex civil litigation, environmental disputes, and land use matters. Prior to his appointment to the bench, he spent nearly two decades in private practice as a litigator, handling diverse commercial and real estate trials.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Construction Energy & Environment Estates & Probate Government & Administrative Healthcare & Life Sciences Insurance Intellectual Property Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Judge
2019
Ventura County Superior Court
1998–2019
Presiding Judge
Ventura County Superior Court
Partner
2007–2008
Nordman
Cormany
Hair & Compton
Officer
1982–1998
United States Army
1975–1980

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent lecturer for the California Center for Judicial Education and Research (CJER)
  • Author of various articles on probate law and electronic discovery for the Daily Journal
  • Speaker at the USC Gould School of Law Trust and Estate Conference
  • Presenter for the California Lawyers Association on advanced trust litigation topics
  • Former Chair, Ventura County Information Technology Committee

Positioning Takeaways

A former long-term probate judge with significant experience in high-stakes trust and estate litigation, environmental law, and complex commercial disputes.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California
  • United States Supreme Court Bar

Education

J.D.
UCLA School of Law
1982
B.S.
United States Military Academy
1975

Distinction

Recognized for his deep expertise in the California Probate Code and his early adoption of courtroom technology and e-discovery standards.

Reputation

He is regarded by legal professionals as a highly analytical and technically proficient neutral who excels at resolving emotionally charged family inheritance disputes and complex environmental conflicts.