John P. Leopold

Before entering private practice, this neutral served as a judge on the District Court for the 18th Judicial District in Colorado from 1987 to 2006, including a term as Chief Judge. His legal career began in private practice where he focused on civil litigation and domestic relations. Since transitioning to alternative dispute resolution, he has presided over thousands of cases, developing a reputation for resolving high-stakes disputes involving multi-party construction defects, complex commercial contracts, and significant personal injury claims.

A former Chief Judge with extensive experience in multi-party litigation, particularly effective in construction defect and high-value commercial disputes requiring deep judicial insight.

Served as the Chief Judge of Colorado's 18th Judicial District and has successfully mediated some of the state's largest construction defect and commercial cases.

He is widely regarded by legal professionals for his patient yet persistent approach to settlement. Parties frequently note his ability to grasp complex technical details in construction and medical malpractice cases while maintaining a calm and fair environment for all participants.