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Hon. Philip M. Saeta, Ret.
Since Judge Saeta’s retirement, he has served as an Arbitrator, Mediator, Discovery Referee and Private Judge, resolving all types of disputes, with special emphasis on Complex Commercial Disputes and Business Matters involving accounting issues. As an Arbitrator, attorneys comment favorably on his scholarly, intellectual and worldly background, his consummate knowledge of the law and the dedication and integrity he displays in seeking equitable resolution. As a Mediator, Judge Saeta is known as an accomplished professional with exceptional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills. He is often complimented for providing sharp, insightful reactions to ongoing discussions, for his informed suggestions based on in-depth personal experience and for sustaining a sharp focus on the key issues. “I feel you get more than just a facilitator with Judge Saeta. He brings a lot to the table,” commented one litigator.
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Judge, Superior Court, Los Angeles County (1975-91)
  • Judge, Appellate Department (1979-80)
  • Judge, Municipal Court, Los Angeles County (1964-75)
  • Private Civil Law Practice, Beardsley, Hufstedler & Kemble, LA (1958-64)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • LL.B., Stanford University Law School (1957)
  • B.A., Stanford University (1953)
  • Member, California Judges Association (Board member for 5 years)
  • Member, American Bar Association;
  • Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (DRS Board 1978-Present)
  • Judicial College and New Judge Education Planning Committees;
  • Former Member, Municipal Court Judges Association of Los Angeles
  • Faculty, California Continuing Judicial Studies Program; California Judicial College; National College of State Judiciary
  • Former Adjunct Professor of Law, Southwestern University Law School and Loyola School Of Law, Los Angeles
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Personal Injury
  • Business/Contract
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Complex Commercial Disputes
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • In his spare time, Judge Saeta enjoys skiing, theater, music and playing the piano
LOCATIONS
  • Los Angeles County


Hon. Philip M. Saeta, Ret.
Since Judge Saeta’s retirement, he has served as an Arbitrator, Mediator, Discovery Referee and Private Judge, resolving all types of disputes, with special emphasis on Complex Commercial Disputes and Business Matters involving accounting issues. As an Arbitrator, attorneys comment favorably on his scholarly, intellectual and worldly background, his consummate knowledge of the law and the dedication and integrity he displays in seeking equitable resolution. As a Mediator, Judge Saeta is known as an accomplished professional with exceptional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills. He is often complimented for providing sharp, insightful reactions to ongoing discussions, for his informed suggestions based on in-depth personal experience and for sustaining a sharp focus on the key issues. “I feel you get more than just a facilitator with Judge Saeta. He brings a lot to the table,” commented one litigator.
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Judge, Superior Court, Los Angeles County (1975-91)
  • Judge, Appellate Department (1979-80)
  • Judge, Municipal Court, Los Angeles County (1964-75)
  • Private Civil Law Practice, Beardsley, Hufstedler & Kemble, LA (1958-64)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • LL.B., Stanford University Law School (1957)
  • B.A., Stanford University (1953)
  • Member, California Judges Association (Board member for 5 years)
  • Member, American Bar Association;
  • Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (DRS Board 1978-Present)
  • Judicial College and New Judge Education Planning Committees;
  • Former Member, Municipal Court Judges Association of Los Angeles
  • Faculty, California Continuing Judicial Studies Program; California Judicial College; National College of State Judiciary
  • Former Adjunct Professor of Law, Southwestern University Law School and Loyola School Of Law, Los Angeles
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Personal Injury
  • Business/Contract
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Complex Commercial Disputes
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • In his spare time, Judge Saeta enjoys skiing, theater, music and playing the piano
LOCATIONS
  • Los Angeles County