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.
His experience on the bench with varying court rules, instructions, and jury verdicts have been assets to him in the private sector. 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, knowledgable, and an effective mediator."
Judge Bianchini and his wife travel frequently. He has two daughters from a previous marriage - one is in federal government law enforcement, and his oldest daughter resides in the San Francisco area where she works as an executive producer for Microsoft, having lived in New Zealand where she was a Digital Producer for the New Zealand and Hollywood movie industry. His youngest daughter is an associate in an international employment law firm. Judge Bianchini enjoys volunteer work and is involved in many foundations including the San Diego County Bar Association as a director. He is currently the Chairman of the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation. He is extensively involved in the sport of Sabre Fencing and was ranked 6th in the World in 2011, and was the U.S. National Champion in Veteran's Sabre Fencing - 2012 to 2013. He is a two-time Gold Medalist, a Silver Medalist, and a Bronze Medalist in Team competition at the World Veterans Fencing Championships. 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 a sidecar.
"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 did an outstanding job."
- Attorney on a Real Property 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 was particularly effective with taking a relatively complex case with coverage issues and managing all parties into a reasonable agreement."
- Attorney on a Real Property/Landlord Tenant Dispute
"Judge Bianchini understood the case and seemed prepared. He gave a good faith effort."
- Attorney on an Estate Law Probate case
"Judge Bianchini has a keen grasp of the issues and has "seen about everything!" My client was impressed by the efforts and insight offered by the judge. He is a keeper! "
- Attorney on a Personal Injury case
"Thank you for all of the excellent work you did on our case. We cannot sufficiently commend the quality of your work, your professionalism, and your patience in this matter. In particular, we cannot praise highly enough the attention you paid to the numerous issues we brought before you. In this day of over-filled dockets, too often there are insufficient resources to give due attention to even a meritorious argument, but you gave every issue the time it deserved and wrote reports/recommendations that gave the parties the guidance they needed. We could not have gotten the case settled without your assistance. It has been a total pleasure working with you, and I hope our paths cross again. "
- Partner at an Internationally Recognized Law Firm for Prestigious Companies
"Very helpful in proposing creative solutions. Very good with the client."
- Attorney on a Civil Rights Dispute
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