Alternative Dispute Resolution
May 5, 2012
Dennis S. Choate
ADR neutral's practicality and ability to sum up situations realistically has helped bring together some of the most recalcitrant parties in high-stakes negotiations, from the L.A. Marathon to Olvera Street merchants.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
IRVINE - Dennis S. Choate's practical streak kicked in when he decided to leave the Orange County bench four years ago and become an ADR neutral.
To retire with full benefits, you have to have served as a judge for 20 years and have reached age 60. At the time, Choate was 61 and had been on the bench 21 years.
He also was coming up for election to another six-year term. By deciding not to...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In