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Thomas S. Dillard, Esq.
| Since he began his career as a trial attorney over 23 years ago, Thomas S. Dillard has resolved hundreds of matters through arbitration, mediation and trial, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Now, utilizing his extensive litigation experience and mediation training from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University, he has committed his practice to full-time ADR. He also continues to serve as an Arbitrator for the Orange County Superior Court and as a settlement Judge Pro-Tem. Prior to joining Judicate West, Mr. Dillard was a founding partner and full-time Mediator/Arbitrator with Resolve It, a conflict solution company. His experience includes all types of civil litigation, with particular expertise in medical malpratice, products liability, insurance defense, insurance coverage and all types of personal injury. Both plaintiff and defense attorneys have commented favorably on Tom Dillard's ADR abilities, crediting his demeanor, ability to listen, perseverance and his diverse background representing both plaintiff and defense clients. Noted one defense litigator, "His patience, skill and insight are the only reason this case settled." Another attorney added, "He is very knowledgeable, perceptive and persistent. His demeanor is excellent for a neutral". |
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LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
- Full-time Mediator/Arbitrator, Resolve It (1999-00)
- Judge Pro Tempore, Superior Court Settlement Conferences (1998-Present)
- Orange County Superior Court Arbitration Panel (1985-Present)
- Private General Civil Litigation Practice, San Clemente, CA (1996-98)
- Managing Partner, Dicaro, Highman, D'Antony, Dillard, Fuller & Gregor (1991-96)
- Partner, Dillard & Fuller, then Highman, Dillard & Fuller (1985-91)
- Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Wylie Aitken (1984-85)
- Trial Attorney, Barnes, Johnson, Carlson, Harris & successor firms (1979-84)
- Marketing Representative, Mobil Oil Corp. & Tanco Development (1974-84)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- J.D., Western State University (1976)
- B.A., California State University, Fullerton (1970)
- Member, California and Orange County Bar Associations
- Former Board Member, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
- Former Member, Southern California Defense Counsel and Consumer Attorneys of California
- Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates
- Fellow, International Academy of Mediators
- Panelist, The Masters Forum, Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution (2003)
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
- Personal Injury
- Employment
- Products Liability
- Elder Abuse
- Medical Malpractice
- Complex Civil Litigation
- Real Estate
- Business/Contractual Matters and Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
- Mr. Dillard is a Board Member of the San Clemente Community Theatre. In 2010 he was selected by the Daily Journal as a Top 50 Neutral in California.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
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In his spare time, Mr. Dillard enjoys running, acting and golf.
LOCATIONS
- All of Southern California
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