Hon. James P. Kleinberg (Ret.)

Before entering private practice, this neutral served for over 12 years as a judge on the Santa Clara County Superior Court, where he presided over the Complex Civil Litigation Department for several years. His judicial tenure followed a 34-year career as a federal prosecutor and a trial lawyer in private practice, during which he focused on complex commercial disputes, including securities and intellectual property matters. He has extensive experience handling multi-party cases and class actions across various industries.

His background as both a long-term complex litigation judge and a seasoned trial attorney makes him well-suited for high-value commercial arbitrations and mediations. He brings deep technical knowledge in intellectual property and securities law to his ADR practice.

Presided over one of the busiest complex litigation departments in California for over five years.

He is regarded by legal professionals as a highly prepared and intellectually rigorous neutral who excels at managing high-stakes, multi-party disputes with a focus on efficiency and practical resolution.