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Apr. 14, 2011

John P. Shook

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge John P. Shook hearkens back to a period when judges mostly let lawyers slug it out in court, with few interruptions.

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By Emma Gallegos

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - Attorneys who come before Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge John P. Shook describe him as a gentleman, hinting at his even-tempered manner in court, but also an old-fashioned approach to leading trials.

A wide range of civil matters come across Shook's docket in Department 53 at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles. There are disputes over pricing at grocery chains, employ... (continued)

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