Case Manager: Ella Fishman
Over the course of her 13 years of judicial service, Judge Feffer served in an unlimited jurisdiction civil independent calendar court for 6 years, a civil trial court for 3 years, and a family law court for 4 years. During that time, Judge Feffer presided over more than 75 civil jury trials, more than 500 civil bench trials, hundreds of evidentiary hearings, and numerous settlement conferences, with a diverse range of complex factual and legal issues. Judge Feffer has handled a wide array of cases, including employment litigation, professional liability, personal injury, elder abuse, products liability, business litigation and partnership disputes, real estate litigation, land use litigation, eminent domain, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, and entertainment cases.
In addition to her civil court assignments, Judge Feffer served four years in the Family Law Division, where she presided over, and issued rulings on, thousands of cases involving all types of contested and complex family law subject matters, including business valuation, property valuation and characterization, validity of pre-marital agreements, child custody and support, and spousal support.
Judge Feffer is highly regarded for her thorough preparation and ability to connect with litigants, understanding and appreciating the conflicting perspectives involved in disputes. She is committed to working on matters until they are resolved to the satisfaction of the parties. Her patience, compassion, and dedication have helped establish her reputation as an even-handed and esteemed jurist.
Judge Feffer is a member of the California, Arizona, and Idaho State Bars. Judge Feffer is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; United States District Courts in California (Central and Southern Districts), Arizona and Idaho; and the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Feffer served as a partner and trial lawyer litigating civil actions in state and federal court, on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. In 2004, she was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, in civil rights.
2007 – 2020 Judge of the Superior Court, Los Angeles
Regularly engaged as a speaker and panelist on litigation-oriented topics for various associations including ABOTA, LACBA, CAALA, ASCDC, ABTL, the California Lawyers Association, the State Bar of California, and the Civil Jury Project at NYU School of Law, Judge Feffer is well known for her eloquence, respectful and decisive judicial temperament, and exceptional legal knowledge.
For a complete list of Judge Feffer’s speaking engagements and publications, please visit her website at www.JudgeFeffer.com.
BUSINESS
ELDER ABUSE
EMPLOYMENT
FAMILY LAW
INSURANCE COVERAGE
LEGAL MALPRACTICE
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
PARTNERSHIP DISPUTES
PERSONAL INJURY AND TORTS
REAL PROPERTY AND LAND USE
ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS
GOVERNMENTAL/PUBLIC AGENCY
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
PROPERTY DAMAGE
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“Judge Feffer has proven herself to be effective over three mediations in the last year, which is why we are a repeat customer. She is dogged, insightful, realistic with the parties without being argumentative. She’s one of, if not the best neutrals we’ve worked with since the pandemic hit and she will be on our short list for the foreseeable future.”
“Hon. Elizabeth Feffer has been personable, professional, and persuasive. I have attended many mediations over the years and it is seldom that I encounter a mediator that truly has a talented for the task; I am pleased to say that the Hon. Elizabeth Feffer is one of such.”
“This was a very good mediation, on the admin side, on the technology side, and on the mediator side. Judge Feffer was very well prepared, was thorough, did a tremendous job, and (most importantly) never gave up! Thank you to all.”
“Judge Feffer is great. This is the third matter she has helped us settle. She has become my first choice for a mediator.”
“Judge Feffer was recommended by another colleague. I thought she handled the mediation very competently. Judge Feffer was very effective. Great to work with.”
“Very effective. I very much enjoyed mediating with Judge Feffer and she handled a difficult situation very well.”