Feb 26, 2024
Hon. Paul A. Bacigalupo, Ret. Joins ADR Services, Inc.
ADR Services, Inc. is thrilled to announce the newest addition to our esteemed panel of neutrals – Hon. Paul A. Bacigalupo, Ret. With over two decades of distinguished service as a Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge Bacigalupo brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role as a mediator, arbitrator, and referee.
Judge Bacigalupo’s experience in facilitating resolutions is unmatched. As a dedicated mandatory settlement conference officer for the last four years of his judicial career, he resolved hundreds of disputes in nearly all areas of civil law. 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.
Prior to his judicial career, Judge Bacigalupo honed his skills as an attorney practicing complex construction law, business litigation, employment law, insurance, product liability, personal injury, and immigration law in both state and federal courts.
As a member of the ADR Services, Inc. team, Judge Bacigalupo is poised to continue his legacy of excellence in dispute resolution.