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James F. Grier, Esq.
James F. Grier is a Professional Arbitrator and Mediator who has successfully mediated hundreds of disputes and has heard over 2,000 arbitrations. Since 1982, he has also been serving as Judge Pro Tempore for the Orange County Superior and the West and Harbor Municipal Courts. As an Arbitrator, Mr. Grier is a scholarly, intellectual neutral with a sharp, analytical mind. He is known for his ability to render clear, concise decisions in a timely manner and for cutting through trivia to expedite his hearings. One attorney comments: "He is very bright...and extremely flexible in his willingness to conduct arbitrations in a manner that suits the needs of the parties." As a Mediator, Mr. Grier is praised by clients for his knowledge of law, medical issues and case values placed by juries in various venues. He is also outstanding at communicating each party's perspectives to the others and for aggressive follow up after the hearing until closure. One defense client commented that "Mr. Grier knows his medicine, is real sharp at grasping the issues and is great for settlement conferences." Others, both plaintiff and defense, have concurred.
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Full time Arbitrator and Mediator (1989-Present)
  • Associate, Highman, Dillard & Fuller, Insurance Defense, Orange County (1988-89)
  • Private General Civil Practice, Orange County (1986-88)
  • Partner, Grimes & Grier, General Civil Litigation, Orange County (1983-86)
  • Private General Civil Litigation Practice, Century City (1978-82)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • Member, California State Bar Association
  • Adjunct Professor, Western State University, Fullerton, California, Torts, Arbitration and Mediation (1991- Present)
  • Professor, American College, Anaheim, California, Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, Remedies and Sports Law (1984-90)
  • J.D., American College, Anaheim (1976)
  • B.A., University of California, Irvine (1972)
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Business/Contract
  • Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Product Liability
  • Complex Civil Litigation
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • Pilot who enjoys Flying to remote locations for Hearings or Golf; Professional and College Sports enthusiast.
LOCATIONS
  • Orange County


James F. Grier, Esq.
James F. Grier is a Professional Arbitrator and Mediator who has successfully mediated hundreds of disputes and has heard over 2,000 arbitrations. Since 1982, he has also been serving as Judge Pro Tempore for the Orange County Superior and the West and Harbor Municipal Courts. As an Arbitrator, Mr. Grier is a scholarly, intellectual neutral with a sharp, analytical mind. He is known for his ability to render clear, concise decisions in a timely manner and for cutting through trivia to expedite his hearings. One attorney comments: "He is very bright...and extremely flexible in his willingness to conduct arbitrations in a manner that suits the needs of the parties." As a Mediator, Mr. Grier is praised by clients for his knowledge of law, medical issues and case values placed by juries in various venues. He is also outstanding at communicating each party's perspectives to the others and for aggressive follow up after the hearing until closure. One defense client commented that "Mr. Grier knows his medicine, is real sharp at grasping the issues and is great for settlement conferences." Others, both plaintiff and defense, have concurred.
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Full time Arbitrator and Mediator (1989-Present)
  • Associate, Highman, Dillard & Fuller, Insurance Defense, Orange County (1988-89)
  • Private General Civil Practice, Orange County (1986-88)
  • Partner, Grimes & Grier, General Civil Litigation, Orange County (1983-86)
  • Private General Civil Litigation Practice, Century City (1978-82)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • Member, California State Bar Association
  • Adjunct Professor, Western State University, Fullerton, California, Torts, Arbitration and Mediation (1991- Present)
  • Professor, American College, Anaheim, California, Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, Remedies and Sports Law (1984-90)
  • J.D., American College, Anaheim (1976)
  • B.A., University of California, Irvine (1972)
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Business/Contract
  • Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Product Liability
  • Complex Civil Litigation
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • Pilot who enjoys Flying to remote locations for Hearings or Golf; Professional and College Sports enthusiast.
LOCATIONS
  • Orange County