Richard D. Aldrich
Arbitrator
Mediator
Neutral Evaluator
Special Master
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Justice Aldrich brings over 45 years of legal expertise to his dispute resolution practice, including 23 years as an Associate Justice on the California Court of Appeal and three years as a Los Angeles Superior Court judge. Before his judicial tenure, he spent 21 years as a civil trial attorney focusing on complex litigation. He has authored over 3,500 appellate opinions and presided over hundreds of civil jury and court trials, specializing in resolving intricate disputes across diverse legal sectors.
Justice Aldrich is uniquely qualified for high-stakes appellate consulting and the mediation of complex civil matters due to his extensive history on the bench and as a trial advocate.
One of the few neutrals to have served as both a high-level appellate justice and a seasoned civil trial lawyer with over two decades of courtroom experience.
He is widely regarded by legal professionals for his deep analytical capabilities, fair temperament, and an exhaustive understanding of both trial and appellate procedures.