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Hon. Armand Arabian, Ret.

Retired Supreme Court Justice

Justice Arabian, who retired from the Supreme Court of California after a distinguished 24-year judicial career, is currently resolving disputes in the private sector as a Mediator, Arbitrator and Private Judge. He is also available as an Expert Witness and for Appellate Consulting. As an Arbitrator, Justice Arabian is known as an exceptionally intelligent and worldly neutral, one who is highly respected for his expertise in handling complex issues and for his dynamic command in the hearing room. Our clients say he is extremely perceptive and intuitive, has the ability to quickly and thoroughly read briefs, and has an insightful comprehension of the issues. “Few jurists I know have his incredible knowledge of the law...and few have published as many opinions,” noted one attorney. As a Mediator, Justice Arabian has supreme confidence in his knowledge and experiences, qualities which have helped him achieve exceptionally high settlement rates. At hearings, he communicates each party’s perspectives to the others, tenaciously maintains focus on the key issues, and gives a broad view of the consequences if the case should not settle. He will also not hesitate to utilize “hard-ball” tactics when needed to get results. “I found Justice Arabian to be very hard-working and completely committed to settlement,” commented one client. “He’s not shy with his opinions,” noted another.
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Associate Justice, Supreme Court of California, (1990-96)
  • Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Three (1983-90)
  • Judge, Superior Court, Los Angeles County; Supervising Judge, North Valley, San Fernando (1973-83)
  • Judge, Municipal Court, Los Angeles County (1972-73)
  • Former Adjunct Professor of Law, Pepperdine University School of Law, teaching appellate advocacy
  • Private General Civil and Criminal Defense Law Practices, Van Nuys, Los Angeles County (1963-72)
  • Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County (1962-63)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • L.L.M., University of Southern California Law School (1970)
  • J.D., Boston University Law School (1961)
  • B.S., Business Administration, Boston University (1956)
  • Member, California Judges Association International Footprint Association, Founder of Chapter No. 58
  • District Governor, Sigma Phi Epsilon (1968-69)
  • Board of Visitors, Pepperdine University Law School
  • Advisory Board, Boston University Law School
  • Former Member, San Fernando Valley Criminal Courts Bar Assn.
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith
  • Environmental/Land Use
  • Real Estate
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Wrongful Death
  • Family Law
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
  • Justice Arabian has been awarded numerous honors including the "Fernando Award" (2006), "Women of LA Highlight Awards" (2005), the 2004 "Ellis Island Medal of Honor, "Outstanding Jurist of the Year" by the Malibu Bar Assn. (1996), “Life Achievement Award”, from San Fernando Valley Bar Assn. (1993) and the “Stanley M. Lintz Memorial Award” from San Fernando Valley Bar Assn. (1986).
  • Additionally, Justice Arabian has been awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws Degrees from Univ. of West Los Angeles Law School (1994) and Pepperdine and Southwestern University Schools of Law (1990).
  • Also, he has authored numerous articles for leading LA newspapers and law journals.
  • Justice Arabian was also listed in "Who's Who in the World," “Who’s Who in America,” “Who’s Who in California” and “Who’s Who in American Law.”
LOCATIONS
  • All of Southern California


Hon. Armand Arabian, Ret.

Retired Supreme Court Justice

Justice Arabian, who retired from the Supreme Court of California after a distinguished 24-year judicial career, is currently resolving disputes in the private sector as a Mediator, Arbitrator and Private Judge. He is also available as an Expert Witness and for Appellate Consulting. As an Arbitrator, Justice Arabian is known as an exceptionally intelligent and worldly neutral, one who is highly respected for his expertise in handling complex issues and for his dynamic command in the hearing room. Our clients say he is extremely perceptive and intuitive, has the ability to quickly and thoroughly read briefs, and has an insightful comprehension of the issues. “Few jurists I know have his incredible knowledge of the law...and few have published as many opinions,” noted one attorney. As a Mediator, Justice Arabian has supreme confidence in his knowledge and experiences, qualities which have helped him achieve exceptionally high settlement rates. At hearings, he communicates each party’s perspectives to the others, tenaciously maintains focus on the key issues, and gives a broad view of the consequences if the case should not settle. He will also not hesitate to utilize “hard-ball” tactics when needed to get results. “I found Justice Arabian to be very hard-working and completely committed to settlement,” commented one client. “He’s not shy with his opinions,” noted another.
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Associate Justice, Supreme Court of California, (1990-96)
  • Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Three (1983-90)
  • Judge, Superior Court, Los Angeles County; Supervising Judge, North Valley, San Fernando (1973-83)
  • Judge, Municipal Court, Los Angeles County (1972-73)
  • Former Adjunct Professor of Law, Pepperdine University School of Law, teaching appellate advocacy
  • Private General Civil and Criminal Defense Law Practices, Van Nuys, Los Angeles County (1963-72)
  • Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County (1962-63)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • L.L.M., University of Southern California Law School (1970)
  • J.D., Boston University Law School (1961)
  • B.S., Business Administration, Boston University (1956)
  • Member, California Judges Association International Footprint Association, Founder of Chapter No. 58
  • District Governor, Sigma Phi Epsilon (1968-69)
  • Board of Visitors, Pepperdine University Law School
  • Advisory Board, Boston University Law School
  • Former Member, San Fernando Valley Criminal Courts Bar Assn.
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith
  • Environmental/Land Use
  • Real Estate
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Wrongful Death
  • Family Law
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
  • Justice Arabian has been awarded numerous honors including the "Fernando Award" (2006), "Women of LA Highlight Awards" (2005), the 2004 "Ellis Island Medal of Honor, "Outstanding Jurist of the Year" by the Malibu Bar Assn. (1996), “Life Achievement Award”, from San Fernando Valley Bar Assn. (1993) and the “Stanley M. Lintz Memorial Award” from San Fernando Valley Bar Assn. (1986).
  • Additionally, Justice Arabian has been awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws Degrees from Univ. of West Los Angeles Law School (1994) and Pepperdine and Southwestern University Schools of Law (1990).
  • Also, he has authored numerous articles for leading LA newspapers and law journals.
  • Justice Arabian was also listed in "Who's Who in the World," “Who’s Who in America,” “Who’s Who in California” and “Who’s Who in American Law.”
LOCATIONS
  • All of Southern California