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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jan. 9, 2010

One Case At a Time

Raymond F. Zvetina traded the hectic pace of an independent calendar judge for the more reflective life as a JAMS neutral.

By Susan McRae

Daily Journal Staff Writer

After three decades of appearing before judges as a litigator, Raymond F. Zvetina thought he'd try his hand at being the decider himself.

After a dozen years as a San Diego County Superior Court judge, Zvetina said, he reached burnout - especially after spending the last four years presiding over an independent calendar. That meant carrying 500 to 600 cases. Four days a week were de...

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