Before entering private practice in 2009, this neutral served as a judge on the Alameda County Superior Court for 20 years, including a significant tenure as the Lead Case Management Judge for the Complex Litigation Department. His judicial career followed 11 years of private practice focused on civil litigation and four years as a Deputy District Attorney. He has presided over and settled thousands of cases involving intricate legal issues and multi-party disputes.
This neutral offers a rare depth of expertise in managing complex, multi-party litigation derived from two decades on the bench. His background as a lead complex litigation judge makes him particularly effective for class actions and technical commercial disputes where structured case management is essential.
Extensive experience managing the Complex Litigation Department of the Alameda County Superior Court for nearly a decade.
He is widely regarded by legal professionals for his deep understanding of complex procedural issues and his persistent, fair approach to resolving high-stakes disputes.