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OUR NEUTRALS
Hon. James R. Milliken, Ret.
| After his retirement from the San Diego County Superior court in 2003, Hon. James R. Milliken began to focus his attention to private judging. Prior to his distinguished career on the bench, Judge Milliken was a partner at one of San Diego’s most prestigious law firms, McGinnes, Fitzgerald, Rees, Sharkey & McIntyre for over 16 years. While in practice, he tried several types of cases including, but not limited to, professional malpractice, both medical and legal, securities, products liability, aviation, wrongful death, insurance coverage and all types of personal injury cases. While in practice, Judge Milliken served as an arbitrator for the San Diego County Superior Court’s Arbitration panel. Many clients have commented on Judge Milliken’s very kind demeanor as well as his extensive knowledge of the law. Clients have also commented that as a mediator “Judge Milliken grasps the issues at hand very quickly and communicates well with the parties in order to facilitate a settlement that is agreeable to all involved.” As an arbitrator, one client commented that “You will always get a fair shot with Judge Milliken and that’s all you can ask for.” |
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LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
- Arbitrator, Mediator and Private Judge (2003-Present)
- Supervising Judge of Family Court, San Diego (2001-03)
- Presiding Judge of Juvenile Court, San Diego (1996-03)
- Presiding Judge, San Diego Superior Court (1994-95)
- Assistant Presiding Judge, San Diego Superior Court (1992-93)
- Judge, San Diego Superior Court, assignments included Law and Motion, civil and criminal trials (1998-03)
- Partner, Private Practice: McInnis, Fitzgerald, Rees, Sharkey & McIntyre; Managing Shareholder and Chairman of the Executive Committee specializing in Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Real Property, Personal Injury, Aviation, and Tort Matters with over 100 trials going to verdict (1971-88)
- Deputy City Attorney (1970-71)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- President, Inn of Court, San Diego (1983-84)
- Director , San Diego Bar Association (1980-83)
- Director, Inn of Court, San Diego (1978-84)
- Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (1976-Present)
- J.D., California Western School of Law (1970)
- B.A., Occidental College (1965)
- Former member, Association of Trial Lawyers in America, and Southern California Association of Defense Counsel
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
- Insurance Bad Faith
- Professional Negligence
- Real Estate
- Family Law
- Personal Injury Matters
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
- Judge of the Year by the San Diego Trial Lawyers Association in 1990 and by Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 1995, and 1999;
- National Court Appointed Special Advocates Association 2002;
- Legal Professional of the Year, San Diego County Bar Association 1999 and many other awards.
- Judge Milliken was responsible for initiating noted reforms including the Substance Abuse Recovery System for foster children.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- His Hobbies include working with the county and state government to facilitate policy change and reform. Enjoys golfing, fishing and spending time with his family.
LOCATIONS
- Los Angeles County
- San Diego County
- Orange County
