Before entering private practice, this neutral served for 25 years on the San Bernardino County Superior Court, including terms as presiding judge and assistant presiding judge. His judicial career followed 15 years of private litigation practice where he focused on insurance defense, medical malpractice, and general civil matters. He has presided over more than 500 jury trials and thousands of mandatory settlement conferences across diverse legal sectors including complex business disputes, employment litigation, and catastrophic personal injury cases.
A veteran jurist with a quarter-century of bench experience and a deep background in medical malpractice and insurance defense, suitable for complex multi-party civil disputes in Southern California.
Held the position of Presiding Judge of the San Bernardino County Superior Court and has overseen more than 500 jury trials.
He is recognized for his calm judicial temperament and his ability to facilitate resolutions in highly contentious, multi-party litigation through a persistent and patient approach.