Profile photo of Hon. Keith D. Davis (Ret.)

Hon. Keith D. Davis (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
San Bernardino, CA, United States

About

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.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Rights Construction Employment & Labor Government & Administrative Healthcare & Life Sciences Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS (Present)
Judge
San Bernardino County Superior Court
1997–2022
Presiding Judge
San Bernardino County Superior Court
2002–2003
Assistant Presiding Judge
San Bernardino County Superior Court
Partner
2000–2001
Wilson
Borror
Beyersdorf & Davis
Associate
1988–1997
Wilson
Borror
Beyersdorf & Davis
1982–1988

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent lecturer on civil litigation and trial practice for the California Center for Judicial Education and Research (CJER)
  • Presenter for various local bar associations on topics including settlement techniques and courtroom management
  • Past Chair, San Bernardino County Superior Court Budget Committee
  • Former Member, Trial Court Budget Working Group for the Judicial Council of California

Positioning Takeaways

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.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California
  • United States District Court
  • Central District of California

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University School of Law
1981
B.A.
Arizona State University
1978

Distinction

Held the position of Presiding Judge of the San Bernardino County Superior Court and has overseen more than 500 jury trials.

Reputation

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.