Aug 14, 2023
Hon. H. Chester Horn, Jr. (Ret.) Joins ADR Services, Inc.
Hon. H. Chester Horn Jr. (Ret.) is an esteemed jurist who has devoted his career to public service. He served as a judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court for 21 years and presided over countless noteworthy and complex cases during his tenure.
Judge Horn’s legal career began in 1972 when he earned his law degree from UCLA School of Law. Upon graduating, he joined the California Department of Justice and quickly established himself as a skilled attorney, gaining a reputation for his ability to navigate the intricacies of complex civil litigation in both state and federal courts. As Deputy Attorney General for the Antitrust Section, Judge Horn was heavily involved in several high-profile cases. Serving as lead trial counsel, he represented governmental purchasers and California consumers in multi-district, treble damage, class action lawsuits resulting in large multimillion dollar settlements.
In addition to his antitrust work, Judge Horn handled complex cases involving the electric utility industry on behalf of the California Department of Water Resources. He was also involved in several cases challenging proposed mergers within the electric utility and supermarket industries. Following the merger cases, Judge Horn transferred to the Charitable Trusts Section, where he handled a range of investigations and cases involving will contests and charity fraud.
In 2002, after decades of legal practice, Judge Horn was appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court. He presided over an Unlimited Jurisdiction Trial Court in Santa Monica for the last 11 years of his judicial career, handling cases across a wide spectrum of civil litigation. Over the course of his career, Judge Horn has earned the respect of his colleagues and peers for his legal acumen and dedication to the law, and he has won the admiration of countless litigants for his compassionate approach, keen insights, and firm commitment to justice.