Introduction
Following two decades of service to the Orange County Superior Court, Judge Robert J. Moss is now available as a mediator, arbitrator, and private judge.
Judge Moss served as Supervising Judge of the Civil Panel, and as a member of the panel including complex and general civil. He has presided over a wide variety of civil cases including class actions, personal injury, business litigation, employment law, medical malpractice, and governmental entity cases.
During his judicial tenure, he was also a member of the Judicial Council and served on a variety of Council Advisory Committees, including Civil and Small Claims, Appellate, and Technology. He also served as an instructor at the Judicial College.
Prior to the bench, Judge Moss worked in private practice in Orange County for thirty years specializing in civil litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Judge Moss is a long-time member and former president of the Orange County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA.) Recognized for his dedication to the legal community, he is the recipient of several “Judge of the Year” awards from both plaintiff and defense bars, including the ABOTA Civility Award.
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Experience Summary
Below is a sampling of the various matters Hon. Robert J. Moss, Ret. presided over on the bench, tried as an attorney, or handled as a neutral.
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Hobbies & Interests
Judge Moss enjoys sailing (he has participated in the Transpac, many times in the Ensenada race, and from OC to Puerta Vallarta,) skiing, reading, golfing, and bicycling. He does most of the cooking for his family and enjoys travelling, especially in Europe and within the U.S.
Testimonials
"Judge Moss is one of the most respected jurists Orange County has ever had. Both plaintiffs’ attorneys and defense attorneys would agree that he was always even-tempered, fair, and smart with his rulings, especially as a trial judge. All of these traits will make him an outstanding mediator."
- Founding Partner of a Top Law Firm
"Very helpful and able to use the risks to the other side as a means to get them to come to an agreement. "
- Civil Litigator with Two Decades of Courtroom Experience
"Having tried many cases as a lawyer and presided over many more civil trials as a member of the judiciary, Judge Moss brings a broad perspective to both fairly assessing evidence and effectively convincing strong advocates on both sides to achieve reasonable settlements."
- Top Southern California Trial Lawyer
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