Alan Brutman is a distinguished leader and visionary in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), serving as the President and Co-Founder of Judicate West (JW). With over three decades of experience, he has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of private dispute resolution services throughout the state of California.
Alan began his career in commercial real estate after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. In the early 1990s, he relocated to California and joined Judicate, Inc. When the opportunity arose to build a more client-centered model of ADR services focused on mediation, he co-founded Judicate West. Since its inception, Alan has remained actively involved in all aspects of the organization, from marketing and business development to case consultation and quality control, consistently emphasizing a culture rooted in relationships, integrity, teamwork, and exceeding expectations.
Under his leadership, Judicate West has expanded into a leading ADR provider, with 125 neutrals and over 80 employees across offices in Santa Ana, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and Oakland. Alan continues to focus on anticipating client needs and supporting JW’s roster of neutrals. His leadership style - grounded in listening, caring, collaboration, and giving back to the legal community- has helped sustain the company’s gold standard reputation for more than three decades.
Alan lives in Orange County with his wife, Karen, and their family dog, Sammi. Their daughter, Gabrielle, works in New York City, and their son, Aiden, is set to graduate from UC Berkeley in 2026. In his free time, Alan enjoys watching and attending sporting events, concerts, and shows, and remains actively engaged in his community on the boards of Project Youth OC and the OC Alzheimer's Association.
