Hon. Burton S. Katz Los Angeles County Superior Court, Retired

Named one of the Los Angeles Daily Journal’s Top Neutrals in 2006 and 2009, Judge Burton S. Katz is a fulltime dispute resolution professional who has gained an excellent reputation for his settlement abilities. Described by his clients as “smart, focused, creative, engaging, nonthreatening, empathetic and firm when he needs to be,” Judge Katz specializes in construction defect issues but has also resolved multi-million dollar cases involving partnership dissolutions, fee disputes and a range of other complex disputes.