Introduction
Following 41 years of distinguished service on the bench, Judge Link has retired and is available to serve as a mediator, arbitrator, and private judge. As a judge for the Superior Court of San Diego County, he presided over hundreds of significant civil jury trials and for the last 10 years has almost exclusively handled civil settlements. Prior to the bench, Judge Link began his legal career with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and then spent 12 years in private practice.
His ability to unearth the core issues of a case, coupled with his unwavering goal towards resolution have procured him an impressive reputation for settlement. Judge Link received the President’s Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication to Preserving the Right to Trial by Jury from the American Board of Trial Advocates, San Diego Chapter. He has also received the San Diego County Bar Association Outstanding Jurist award, the Channel 10 Community Leadership Award, and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of San Diego School of Law.
Judge Link’s passion for the law and giving back to the community extends beyond the courtroom. He established Justice 101, a program that teaches students about the judicial system and the consequences of their actions. He is also a member of the Center for Justice & Accountability and serves on the Judicial Advisory Board for the Association of Business Trial Lawyers.
Judge Link stated, “I have always felt that any case can be settled if all parties, including the neutral, come into the process with open and reasonable minds. For the last 22 years, I have handled hundreds of civil trials and settlements and I will bring my dedication and passion to the private sector.”
Practice Areas
- All types of Personal Injury including Wrongful Death
- Business/Commercial
- Employment
- Professional Malpractice
- Real Estate
Experience Summary
For two decades, Judge Link was a civil trial judgment and settlement neutral. During the past 10 years, he presided almost exclusively over the settlement of cases.
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Hobbies & Interests
Judge Link enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, playing golf, and is an avid reader.
Testimonials
"Judge Link was fast, fair, and fun. He got the case done at the right number, was kind to our clients, and was enjoyable to spend the morning with. We didn't even need the fully-allotted time. He cut straight to the chase."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Auto case
"Judge Link’s down-to-earth approach makes my clients feel comfortable and respected, and he utilizes his experience and insight to get cases resolved. He has presided over every type of case there is and can explain to clients why the right settlement can be beneficial to all sides."
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego Past President
"Judge Link is in a league of his own. His knowledge of the law is amazing, and he takes time to listen to the parties. With experience in both civil and criminal matters, he knows the challenges that attorneys face. Judge Link shares his views in a humorous fashion, helping to reduce anxiety and stress so that both parties can focus on the issues that count."
- Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Past President
"Judge Link is not only a knowledgeable and hard-working mediator, but he is a pleasure to work with. He has the background and experience to quickly identify the main issues in any case, simplify the process, and assist parties in coming to a fair resolution. With his long and distinguished judicial career, he should be a top choice by both plaintiffs and defendants."
- Founding Partner of a Top Southern California Law Firm
"Judge Link is a fantastic Judge and Mediator."
- Attorney on a Business/Contractual case
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Experience Summary
EMPLOYMENT
• Presided over a variety of employment cases including but not limited to wrongful termination and defamation
PERSONAL INJURY
•Adjudicated dozens of personal injury cases including auto, slip-and-fall, and wrongful death
PROBATE
•Presided over a variety of probate cases including estates and trusts
PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE
•Adjudicated dozens of legal malpractice disputes including attorney fee disputes and misappropriation
•Adjudicated dozens of medical malpractice cases including dental malpractice
REAL ESTATE
•Adjudicated hundreds of unlawful detainer cases including residential and commercial, non-payment, bank foreclosure, nuisance, wrongful eviction, habitability, discrimination, and force majeure issues
•Adjudicated dozens of civil real estate cases involving HOA issues, property line disputes, neighbor altercations, real estate agent disputes, non-disclosure and misrepresentation, tree cases, fence, and view disputes
