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Jay Cordell Horton, Esq.
After 35 years of trial practice representing both plaintiff and defendants with approximately 100 jury trials, Mr. Horton retired from litigation to be a full-time neutral in 2004. His skillful approach to mediation employs his considerable knowledge and insight bourne of litigation experience. With his calm disposition and interpersonal skills, Jay Horton has become one of the most sought after mediators in Southern California. The Daily Journal honored him as a Top Neutral every year since 2007. He is known for resolving cases involving complex issues, multi parties with difficult issues and dynamics. One attorney commented, “Mr. Horton’s analysis of the strengths and weakness of the case from several different positions was so accurate, it was the key element in getting the case resolved.” One client commented, "His knowledge and insight into medical issues and litigation amazed me and my clients and was the primary reason we reached a settlement."
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Full-time ADR Neutral (2004-Present)
  • Partner, Horton, Barbaro & Reilly (1977-2004)
  • Partner, Trotter, Horton, Handweiler & Bahan (1976)
  • Settlement Officer, Orange County Superior Court (1975-Present)
  • Partner, Horton and Bahan (1974-75)
  • Associate, Kinkle, Rodiger, Graf, Dewberry & Spriggs (1969-74)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • J. D., University of Southern California (1968)
  • B. A., University of Southern California (1965)
  • Mediation Certificate, Institute for Conflict Management (2003)
  • Member, Consumer Attorneys of California; Orange County Trial Lawyers
  • Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (1974-Present)
  • Member, Orange County Bar Association (1971-Present)
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Complex Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Elder Abuse
  • Product Liability
  • Premises and Public Entity Liability
  • Insurance Coverage
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
  • Mr. Horton was selected as one of Daily Journal's Top Neutrals in the State of California (2007, 2008 & 2009).
  • He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. He was awarded “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the Orange County Trial Lawyers (1999) and Orange County Chapter of ABOTA (1995), and the “Champion of Justice Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Orange County Trial Lawyers 2009.
  • He was also President of the Orange County Chapter of ABOTA (1984).
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • In his spare time, Mr. Horton is interested in finding more time to engage in Youth Activities and Sports, Creative Writing, Golf and Tennis.
LOCATIONS
  • Los Angeles County
  • Ventura / SB Counties
  • San Diego County
  • Inland Empire
  • Orange County
  • Northern California
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
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Jay Cordell Horton, Esq.
After 35 years of trial practice representing both plaintiff and defendants with approximately 100 jury trials, Mr. Horton retired from litigation to be a full-time neutral in 2004. His skillful approach to mediation employs his considerable knowledge and insight bourne of litigation experience. With his calm disposition and interpersonal skills, Jay Horton has become one of the most sought after mediators in Southern California. The Daily Journal honored him as a Top Neutral every year since 2007. He is known for resolving cases involving complex issues, multi parties with difficult issues and dynamics. One attorney commented, “Mr. Horton’s analysis of the strengths and weakness of the case from several different positions was so accurate, it was the key element in getting the case resolved.” One client commented, "His knowledge and insight into medical issues and litigation amazed me and my clients and was the primary reason we reached a settlement."
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Full-time ADR Neutral (2004-Present)
  • Partner, Horton, Barbaro & Reilly (1977-2004)
  • Partner, Trotter, Horton, Handweiler & Bahan (1976)
  • Settlement Officer, Orange County Superior Court (1975-Present)
  • Partner, Horton and Bahan (1974-75)
  • Associate, Kinkle, Rodiger, Graf, Dewberry & Spriggs (1969-74)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • J. D., University of Southern California (1968)
  • B. A., University of Southern California (1965)
  • Mediation Certificate, Institute for Conflict Management (2003)
  • Member, Consumer Attorneys of California; Orange County Trial Lawyers
  • Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (1974-Present)
  • Member, Orange County Bar Association (1971-Present)
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Complex Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Elder Abuse
  • Product Liability
  • Premises and Public Entity Liability
  • Insurance Coverage
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
  • Mr. Horton was selected as one of Daily Journal's Top Neutrals in the State of California (2007, 2008 & 2009).
  • He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. He was awarded “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the Orange County Trial Lawyers (1999) and Orange County Chapter of ABOTA (1995), and the “Champion of Justice Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Orange County Trial Lawyers 2009.
  • He was also President of the Orange County Chapter of ABOTA (1984).
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • In his spare time, Mr. Horton is interested in finding more time to engage in Youth Activities and Sports, Creative Writing, Golf and Tennis.
LOCATIONS
  • Los Angeles County
  • Ventura / SB Counties
  • San Diego County
  • Inland Empire
  • Orange County
  • Northern California
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
RECENT ARTICLES