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May 23, 2025

Empathetic Justice

Retired Alameda County Superior Court judge Evelio M. Grillo has discovered a deeper sense of purpose in private dispute resolution.

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Empathetic Justice
ADR Services, Inc.
Personal injury, employment, business, elder abuse, civil rights, real estate

Retired judge Evelio M. Grillo has traded the formality of the courtroom for the human connection of the conference room -- and he said he couldn't be more fulfilled.

Now a neutral affiliated with ADR Services Inc., Grillo said the most rewarding part of his new role is the opportunity to engage directly with litigants, helping them resolve disputes through mediation and arbitration with a personal touch that was off-limits from the bench.

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