Elizabeth R. Feffer

Elizabeth R. Feffer

Judge Elizabeth Feffer is a neutral with ADR Services, Inc., after serving on the Los Angeles Superior Court for 13 years. As an experienced civil litigator, trial judge, and neutral, she has written and lectured extensively on litigation- and mediation-oriented topics. Judge Feffer also serves as a Judicial Advisor to the Executive Committee of the California Lawyers Association’s Litigation Section, and as a Judicial Advisor Emeritus to the Civil Jury Project at New York University School of Law. Judge Feffer’s website is www.judgefeffer.com, and can be reached through ADR Services, ellateam@adrservices.com

Articles written by this author:

A house for equal justice, from design to completion

A historical look at Los Angeles County’s Stanley Mosk Courthouse and its architect, Paul R. Williams, an African-American and one of the premier architects of his day

Elizabeth R. Feffer

2014 July


Checking in to Los Angeles Superior courtrooms

Attorneys’ failure to properly check in with a courtroom assistant can delay their matters and slow down the court. And please, keep the court informed if you are going to be delayed or cannot appear as scheduled

Elizabeth R. Feffer

2015 July


Ethical issues involving attorneys and jurors

Should you Google prospective jurors, seeking information that it is improper to ask them during voir dire?

Elizabeth R. Feffer

2016 July


What jurors say after a trial

What jurors say after a trial

All jurors don’t hate jury duty, but all jurors hate repetitious questions that prolong the trial. And they love judges that keep things moving

Elizabeth R. Feffer

2018 July



The case for mediating wrongful-death actions

The case for mediating wrongful-death actions

Why mediation can make more sense in wrongful-death cases, and how to best prepare your clients

Elizabeth R. Feffer

2021 April


Arbitrability

Who decides whether the matter is subject to the contract’s arbitration clause?

Elizabeth R. Feffer

2021 September


Zoom tips for increased effectiveness of remote mediations

Zoom tips for increased effectiveness of remote mediations

A practical guide for maximizing effectiveness of remote Zoom mediations, from advance preparation to sharing documents

Elizabeth R. Feffer

2022 September


Mediating cases with large medical liens

Protecting medical-lien claims and the plaintiff through timely negotiation and disclosure of liens

Elizabeth R. Feffer

2023 September


Private-mediator ethics in California

And the newly enacted State Bar neutral-certification program

Elizabeth R. Feffer

2025 September