Gary N. Stern, Esq.
Mediator, Arbitrator, Discovery Referee
Veteran California civil litigator Gary Stern is widely regarded as a “lawyer’s lawyer,” known for his unwavering commitment to justice, fairness, and professional ethics. After 44 years of litigating civil cases throughout California – and with a growing focus on alternative dispute resolution over the past five years, Mr. Stern has transitioned to serving exclusively as a neutral.
In 2019, he was recognized as one of the most effective settlement officers at the Spring Street Courthouse. Since then, he has continued to mediate a wide range of civil matters while concluding his litigation practice. He is now available to serve as a neutral in all forms of dispute resolution services including mediation, arbitration, discovery reference, and neutral evaluation.
Mr. Stern is highly regarded for his balanced and impartial approach, thorough preparation, and persistent commitment to resolution. His even-handed demeanor, professionalism, and good humor have earned him the trust and respect of both sides of the bar.
Practice Areas
- Medical Malpractice
- Hospital and Emergency
Room Negligence - Nursing Negligence
- Dental
Malpractice - Psychiatric Malpractice
- Elder Abuse
- Product Liability
- Personal Injury
- Employment Disputes under (FEHA)
- Sexual Harassment
- Disability Discrimination
- Retaliation
- Related Workplace Claims
Conflict Resolution Experience
Mr. Stern brings a wealth of experience, credibility, and dedication to his work as a neutral. For over 25 years, he has served the courts as a trusted settlement officer,
and for the past five years, he has been an active member of both the U.S. District Court
(Central District) ADR Panel and multiple panels of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
In 2019, Mr. Stern completed the intensive mediation training program at the prestigious Pepperdine University Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. Since then, he has successfully mediated more than 50 cases, including a complex asbestos matter
involving 25 defendants and a single plaintiff, as well as a wide range of disputes involving real property, healthcare, and employment claims under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
With 44 years of civil litigation and trial experience, Mr. Stern also brings deep insight into the arbitration process.
He has arbitrated numerous Kaiser medical malpractice cases, securing multiple six- and seven-figure awards. His extensive background as both advocate and neutral enables him to quickly understand the issues, engage the parties, and drive resolution.
Organizations & Achievements
- Member, State Bar of CA
- Affiliate member, CAALA, CAOC
- Member, LACBA
- Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles SC
- Member of Resolve Law Panel
- Member of LASC MVP panel
- Community activist, board member of Jewish Big Brothers, Big Sisters.
Education & Training
- J.D. Southwestern, 1980, cum laude, law review
- B.A., UCLA (Poly Sci) 1977
- Straus Institute, 2019
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Testimonials From People We’ve Helped
Very professional place to mediate a legal matter. Many places to have a private conversation, comfortable surroundings
Linda L Mitchell
Honorable Mary Thornton House mediated over our impossible case. I never thought this could get resolved, as we were stuck on both sides for almost 4 years. Honorable Mary Thornton House listened to both sides and was able to communicate in a way that both sides understood. She was tenacious, diligent and had attention to details with the accounting and figures presented. We went back and forth into the night. But, she was able to calmly able to get a resolution on both sides. The honorable judge said that in ruling a case in court. You have an instant friend and a permanent enemy. In this case, I received a fair resolution. Grateful, that I did not have to go to court. Glad that our case got resolved. I highly recommend honorable Mary Thornton House