Introduction
Judge Bianchini was appointed a Federal Magistrate Judge for The Southern District of California in 1974. After 8 1/2 years of service, he was appointed to the State Court Bench. He retired from the Superior Court in San Diego to pursue his passion for mediation as a full time neutral in 2002. He was later recruited by the Federal Courts in New York as a settlement judge for complex civil litigation and prisoner civil rights matters. During his tenure on both the state and federal benches, Judge Bianchini mediated more than 3,500 cases ranging from simple to multi-issue complex matters. Among his settlements are many multi-million dollar verdicts in complex cases ranging from patent cases to class actions. Judge Bianchini is known to be an advocate for the settlement process while using a warm and caring approach. Many clients praise him for not giving up and truly exploring every avenue for possible settlement. One client said, "he is a wonderful person, knowledgeable, and an extremely effective mediator."
Judge Bianchini is a fixed wing pilot with 1500+ hours. He flew in helicopters in Vietnam as a crew member and was awarded the Bronze Star w/Combat "V" and 3 Air Medals.
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Hobbies & Interests
Judge Bianchini and his wife travel frequently, visiting their daughter in Lexington, Virginia where she is a law student at Washington & Lee School of law. He
has two daughters from a previous marriage - one is a Special Agent for the FBI, and his oldest daughter resides in New Zealand where she is a Digital Producer for the New
Zealand and Hollywood movie industry. He enjoys volunteer work and is involved in many foundations. He is extensively involved in the sport of Sabre Fencing and was
ranked 6th in the World in 2011. Judge Bianchini is the current U.S. National Champion in Veteran's Sabre Fencing - 2012 to 2013. Judge Bianchini has an extensive
aviation background. In addition to his assignment with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Vietnam as a helicopter crewmember, he is a commercial, single and multi-engine
instrument rated pilot, and a rated captain in the Cessna Citation (C-500) twin engine business jet. He is also a rated commercial helicopter pilot and a long-term
owner of a Beechcraft Bonanza.In his spare time Judge Bianchini enjoys teaching, playing tennis, golf, playing the piano and tinkering with his vintage BMW motorcycle
with sidecar.
Testimonials
"Judge Bianchini displayed kindness and compassion during a long and difficult mediation. We hope he continues to serve in the capacity as a mediator so that he may continue to help make positive changes in peoples' lives, as he has done for us."
- Attorney, San Diego County, California
"Our case was a complex medical malpractice birth injury case. Judge Bianchini was prepared, deliberate and incisive. While the case did not settle at the hearing, it is doubtful it would have settled but for his considerable efforts. Long after the hearing concluded, he continued to work on this case. His professional assistance is much appreciated."
- Attorney on a Medical Malpractice Dispute
"Judge Bianchini was as good as gold in getting the other side's decision makers who were entrenched to move from their positions."
- Attorney, San Diego, California
“Judge Bianchini did an outstanding job.”
- Attorney on a Real Property Dispute
Judge Bianchini did an excellent job establishing a relationship with our client, building trust, and explaining the reasons why settlement was our client’s best option.
- Attorney on an Employment/Discrimination Dispute
"Judge Bianchini was fair, balanced and reasonable. He took the time to read the papers and exhibits, and his personable manner made a difficult and complex settlement easier to digest on the client’s part."
- Attorney on an Environmental Dispute
"Very helpful in proposing creative solutions. Very good with the client."
- Attorney on a Civil Rights Dispute
"Judge Bianchini is a skilled jurist and it is an honor to work with him on my cases. I have utmost respect for him and he has carried the same thoughtfulness from the bench to mediation."
- Attorney on a business/contractual dispute
