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Byron M. Rabin, Esq.
Mr. Rabin began his legal career as a civil trial lawyer in 1972 and became seriously involved in dispute resolution as a Judge Pro-Tem in 1977. In September, 1999, he became a full-time Mediator and Arbitrator, utilizing his experience as a Judge Pro Tem and Arbitrator for the Orange County Superior Court to resolve a wide range of Personal Injury related matters and is one of the most experienced neutrals in the area of third party litigation matters. As an Arbitrator, Mr. Rabin is known for his extensive knowledge and experience in assessing the value of all types of injury claims and for his ability to render decisions clearly, concisely and in a timely manner. He is also very flexible and open-minded, conducting his hearings to suit each party’s needs. As a Mediator, he is a great listener and practical neutral who utilizes creative solutions to resolve disputes and is known to pursue settlement even after a session ends. Clients also note that he is very effective in communicating each party’s perspectives to the others and is extremely resourceful in breaking impasses. "Mr. Rabin is a quick study in complex cases and is excellent in handling multiple party injury cases" said one attorney.
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Full-time Neutral (1999-Present)
  • Judge Pro-Tem, Orange County Superior Court Settlement Panel (1978-08)
  • Arbitrator, Orange County Superior Court Arbitration Panel (1978-08)
  • Adjunct Professor, Western States University, College of Law teaching "Mediation" (2001)
  • Partner, Rose Klein & Marias, General Civil Law Practice (1978-98); Associate (1973-78)
  • Associate, Law Offices of Joseph Feinberg, Corona Del Mar, CA, General Civil (1972-73)
  • In addition to Mr. Rabin's legal career, he has been actively involved in other professional endeavors such as in his family business in the retail clothing business in the bay area with several locations as well as being a shareholder of a travel agency. His participation in these businesses included lease negotiation, human resources and management. He has also been involved in real estate construction and management involving construction of commercial buildings, single family residencies and extensive remodeling of residential properties and the management of rental properties in California and Arizona.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • J.D., Hastings College of the Law (1972)
  • California Community College, Secondary Credential (1972)
  • B.S., San Jose State College with Honors in Business/Industrial Mgmt., Psychology Minor (1968)
  • Pepperdine Univ., School of Law - Strauss Inst. for Dispute Resolution, Adv. Mediation Training (2000)
  • Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Mediators
  • Master Bencher, American Inns of Court, Robert Banyard Inn
  • Member, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member, Orange County Hispanic, Celtic and Italian Bar Associations
  • Former Member, Consumer Attorneys Association of California
  • Formerly on Board of Directors, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Serious Injury Cases
  • Employment
  • Product Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Elder Abuse
  • Workers Compensation
  • Third Party Personal Injury Matters
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
  • Mr. Rabin is an AV-rated attorney listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
  • Additionally, he has been awarded several honors including the Angelo Palmier Award in 2005 for maintaining the legal profession's highest tradition of professionalism and civility, from the Robert A. Banyard Inn of Court.
  • Also, he is the recipient of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association's Personal Injury Trial Lawyer of the Year (1998).
  • Mr. Rabin was awarded the Special Consumer Achievement Award (1978).
  • He is a regular Speaker/Trainer for CEB, SFTLA and OCTLA on Ethics, Settlement Negotiations and Case Preparation.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • In his spare time, Mr. Rabin enjoys traveling, cooking, eating out and rating restaurants for Zagat, kayaking and swimming, meditation and mediation.
LOCATIONS
  • Los Angeles County
  • Ventura / SB Counties
  • San Diego County
  • Inland Empire
  • Orange County
  • Northern California
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
RECENT ARTICLES


Byron M. Rabin, Esq.
Mr. Rabin began his legal career as a civil trial lawyer in 1972 and became seriously involved in dispute resolution as a Judge Pro-Tem in 1977. In September, 1999, he became a full-time Mediator and Arbitrator, utilizing his experience as a Judge Pro Tem and Arbitrator for the Orange County Superior Court to resolve a wide range of Personal Injury related matters and is one of the most experienced neutrals in the area of third party litigation matters. As an Arbitrator, Mr. Rabin is known for his extensive knowledge and experience in assessing the value of all types of injury claims and for his ability to render decisions clearly, concisely and in a timely manner. He is also very flexible and open-minded, conducting his hearings to suit each party’s needs. As a Mediator, he is a great listener and practical neutral who utilizes creative solutions to resolve disputes and is known to pursue settlement even after a session ends. Clients also note that he is very effective in communicating each party’s perspectives to the others and is extremely resourceful in breaking impasses. "Mr. Rabin is a quick study in complex cases and is excellent in handling multiple party injury cases" said one attorney.
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Full-time Neutral (1999-Present)
  • Judge Pro-Tem, Orange County Superior Court Settlement Panel (1978-08)
  • Arbitrator, Orange County Superior Court Arbitration Panel (1978-08)
  • Adjunct Professor, Western States University, College of Law teaching "Mediation" (2001)
  • Partner, Rose Klein & Marias, General Civil Law Practice (1978-98); Associate (1973-78)
  • Associate, Law Offices of Joseph Feinberg, Corona Del Mar, CA, General Civil (1972-73)
  • In addition to Mr. Rabin's legal career, he has been actively involved in other professional endeavors such as in his family business in the retail clothing business in the bay area with several locations as well as being a shareholder of a travel agency. His participation in these businesses included lease negotiation, human resources and management. He has also been involved in real estate construction and management involving construction of commercial buildings, single family residencies and extensive remodeling of residential properties and the management of rental properties in California and Arizona.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • J.D., Hastings College of the Law (1972)
  • California Community College, Secondary Credential (1972)
  • B.S., San Jose State College with Honors in Business/Industrial Mgmt., Psychology Minor (1968)
  • Pepperdine Univ., School of Law - Strauss Inst. for Dispute Resolution, Adv. Mediation Training (2000)
  • Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Mediators
  • Master Bencher, American Inns of Court, Robert Banyard Inn
  • Member, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member, Orange County Hispanic, Celtic and Italian Bar Associations
  • Former Member, Consumer Attorneys Association of California
  • Formerly on Board of Directors, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Serious Injury Cases
  • Employment
  • Product Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Elder Abuse
  • Workers Compensation
  • Third Party Personal Injury Matters
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
  • Mr. Rabin is an AV-rated attorney listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
  • Additionally, he has been awarded several honors including the Angelo Palmier Award in 2005 for maintaining the legal profession's highest tradition of professionalism and civility, from the Robert A. Banyard Inn of Court.
  • Also, he is the recipient of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association's Personal Injury Trial Lawyer of the Year (1998).
  • Mr. Rabin was awarded the Special Consumer Achievement Award (1978).
  • He is a regular Speaker/Trainer for CEB, SFTLA and OCTLA on Ethics, Settlement Negotiations and Case Preparation.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • In his spare time, Mr. Rabin enjoys traveling, cooking, eating out and rating restaurants for Zagat, kayaking and swimming, meditation and mediation.
LOCATIONS
  • Los Angeles County
  • Ventura / SB Counties
  • San Diego County
  • Inland Empire
  • Orange County
  • Northern California
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
RECENT ARTICLES