Judge Jan Adler draws upon more than 40 years of legal experience to help resolve complex disputes. He served as a Federal Magistrate Judge for over 15 years and two years as Presiding Magistrate Judge. During that time, he presided over approximately 2,000 matters as a settlement judge, handling all types of federal civil litigation matters. Prior to his bench appointment, Judge Adler spent 25 years as a trial lawyer litigating complex civil matters, including securities class action, derivative, antitrust, and consumer fraud cases.
By tapping into his extensive litigation and judicial background, Jan Adler brings the requisite knowledge and experience to tackle any legal dispute, deploying a unique repertoire of strategies and tactics to help all parties achieve resolutions. Since his retirement in 2018, Judge Adler has developed a reputation as a private Mediator who is patient, hard-working, intelligent, and compassionate.
In his spare time, Judge Adler enjoys traveling and hiking, listening to music, following NCAA and professional sports, reading, and community service, including serving as a Director of Jewish Family Services of San Diego.
"We had an emotionally driven, and legally complex case. Going into the settlement conference I gave us a 10% chance of resolution. Judge Adler through his persistence and persuasiveness was able to settle the impossible case."
- Attorney on a Complex Dispute
"He was very good at conveying the realities to the client."
- Attorney on a Business Partnership Dissolution
"We really appreciated the collaborative approach."
- Attorney on an Antitrust: Commercial matter
"Judge Adler was well prepared and guided us well through the process. He is a very effective
listener."
- Attorney on an Employment Misclassification Class Action case
"Judge Adler was great and handled both sides very well."
- Attorney on an Employment Sexual Harassment case
"Judge Adler is brilliant and helped us settle an extremely difficult and sensitive matter. "
- Partner at a Civil Litigation Firm based in San Diego
"Judge Adler was very thorough and professional. "
- Attorney on a Business Contractual case
"Judge Adler helped navigate the very difficult dynamics of the mediation with poise and determination, and assisted us in getting over the finish line."
- Attorney on an Employment Wage & Hour Class Action case
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