Hon. Terry B. Friedman (Ret.)

Justice Friedman served for 15 years as a judge on the Los Angeles County Superior Court, presiding over a wide array of civil litigation including complex cases, law and motion, and trials. Before his judicial tenure, he spent eight years as a member of the California State Assembly, where he chaired the Labor and Employment and Judiciary committees. His legal background also includes work as a staff attorney and executive director for legal aid organizations, contributing to a career spanning over four decades in law, legislation, and dispute resolution.

A distinguished former judge and legislator with extensive experience in high-stakes civil litigation and public policy, offering a unique perspective on complex legal and statutory disputes.

One of the few neutrals to have served in high-level leadership roles across all three branches of California state government: judicial, legislative, and executive-level legal services.

He is highly regarded by both plaintiff and defense counsel for his deep understanding of complex legal issues, his patient temperament, and his ability to facilitate settlements in highly contentious matters.