- 22 years as a Distinguished Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court, including four years as a dedicated MSC judge resolving hundreds of disputes in nearly all areas of civil law.
- Known for his persistent curiosity to achieve resolution and ability to ask the right questions at the right time. Has a reputation as an active, empathetic, and intense listener who develops creative pathways to settlement.
- Demonstrates a strong grasp of multicultural dynamics in mediation, supported by his experiences living and working internationally, along with presiding over countless jury trials involving diverse litigants and jury pools.
About:
Hon. Paul A. Bacigalupo, Ret. joined ADR Services, Inc. in 2024 after 22 years as a Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. In 2014, Judge Bacigalupo was assigned to the Van Nuys courthouse, where he conducted mandatory settlement conferences full-time for the last four years of his judicial career. He previously presided over an independent calendar civil and trial court and various criminal assignments. As a mediator, Judge Bacigalupo is characterized by his persistent curiosity to achieve resolution and his ability to ask the right questions at the right time. His reputation as an active, empathetic, and intense listener precedes him, and he is known to work tirelessly with the parties to develop creative pathways to settlement.
What further sets Judge Bacigalupo apart is his deep understanding of multicultural nuances and business and insurance decision-making processes that play a pivotal role in the settlement process. Having lived and worked in Europe, Asia and Mexico, and his familiarity with all the courts throughout California, Judge Bacigalupo has an unparalleled perspective of the diversity of litigants, attorneys, jury pools, insurance carriers, businesses, partnerships, government entities and injured parties. He is respected and sought after for his ability to accomplish resolution.
Areas of Expertise
- Business/Partnership
- Personal Injury
- Employment
- Construction
- Complex Toxic Tort
- Sexual Assault & Abuse
- Professional Negligence
- Real Estate & Land Use
- Entertainment
- HOA Disputes
- Health Care
- Government Entities
- Religious Institutions
- Wrongful Death
- Cannabis
- Elder Abuse
- Aviation & Aerospace
- Technology/Social Media
- Product Liability
- Civil Rights
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