Elizabeth R. Feffer

Judge Elizabeth Feffer served on the Los Angeles Superior Court for 13 years, presiding over more than 75 civil jury trials, more than 500 civil bench trials, hundreds of evidentiary hearings, and numerous settlement conferences. Now a mediator, arbitrator, referee, and private judge with ADR Services, Inc., Judge Feffer handles a diverse range of complex cases.

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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

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

Case Management Conferences in the Los Angeles Superior Court’s unlimited jurisdiction independent calendar courts

How to make the CMC more effective for you, your client and the court

Elizabeth R. Feffer

2019 July

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

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