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Mar. 6, 2026

Work ethic drives Elia Pirozzi's approach to dispute resolution

After nearly 15 years on the San Bernardino County bench and decades in real estate and business litigation, Elia V. Pirozzi says his goal as a private neutral is simple: work hard, respect attorneys' time and never give up on a resolution.

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Work ethic drives Elia Pirozzi's approach to dispute resolution

Career Highlights: Elia V. Pirozzi is a retired San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge, and has served as an assigned judge for civil and criminal trial courts.

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Real estate, commercial, employment, personal injury

Retired judge Elia V. Pirozzi spent summers as a teenager working on construction and delivering pizzas in New York City.

"Both experiences were just fantastic," Pirozzi said, recalling with a chuckle that he didn't get paid. "All that really mattered to me was working with my dad and working with my uncles. It was probably the greatest learning experience I've ever had."

Pirozzi said he understood early that success needs to be ea... (continued)

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