Introduction
Lawrence J. Rudd, M.D., J.D. is the only full-time mediator in Southern California, and likely the nation, with over 20 years of clinical medical experience and two decades of experience as a trial attorney.
Larry Rudd sees mediation as the culmination of a long active professional career. Mediation joins together his experience and knowledge of medicine, which as an emergency physician ranged from obstetrics, pediatrics, geriatrics and all aspects of medicine in between, with his experience evaluating the legal claims of prospective client and litigating those cases he believed had merit. His goal as a mediator is the same as it was as a physician or a trial attorney, to reach the best possible result for all those involved.
In order to reach that goal, prior to every mediation, Dr. Rudd carefully reads each brief, all materials provided and, if necessary, researches the key medical issues presented. His background as a physician/attorney allows him to quickly develop a rapport with injured parties, attorneys and health care providers, a critical skill when each side of a dispute wants to be both heard and understood.
Practice Areas
Hobbies & Interests
Larry Rudd and his wife have a number of dogs of their own, but often open their home to foster dogs rescued from the streets or even worse situations and then help find them forever homes. Recently, Dr. Rudd has returned to medicine and is working part time in an urgent care clinic. In order to stay current, he is constantly reading medical journals. When not working as a mediator or a physician, Larry loves to play golf, which he discovered after closing his law practice in 2010.
Website
www.ruddmediation.com
Testimonials
"Larry is an excellent mediator. He followed up the case personally with phone calls, which in turn got it settled!"
- Attorney, Los Angeles County, California
"He continues to dog the case after mediation. Very helpful."
- Attorney on a personal injury burn dispute
"Quickly ascertained the value + limits of each party’s settlement range + worked to get there."
- Attorney on a Wrongful Death Dispute
"Judicate West is the only mediation service that we use.
Having a mediator like Larry who settled a VERY difficult case is just another tribute to your amazing organization."
- Attorney, San Diego County, California
"[Larry] was very knowledgeable regarding the injuries, treatment and medical costs."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Assault & Battery Matter
"Dr. Rudd is a very knowledgeable mediator and is great."
- Attorney on a Premises Liability case
"[Larry] is a DOCTOR and a LAWYER. He gave me insight to my client’s medical conditions which I did not have before mediation, and it helped me further assess the value of my client's case."
- Attorney on a Real Property/Landlord Tenant Matter
"Dr. Rudd clearly knew and understood the medical complexities of our case. He was very professional and kind at the same time."
- Adjuster on a Personal Injury Slip & Fall Dispute
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