Hon. Michael C. Solner
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge (Ret.)
Mediator • Arbitrator • Discovery Referee
Hon. Michael C. Solner
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge (Ret.)
Mediator • Arbitrator • Discovery Referee
About Judge Solner
As a neutral with ADR Services, Inc. since 2014, Judge Solner brings his vast knowledge and experience of seventeen years on the bench both as a trial judge and, during his last two years on the bench, as a Settlement judge assigned to a dedicated MSC Court, successfully settling hundreds of cases. Often described as persuasive, insightful, knowledgeable and prepared, he is among the most highly regarded and effective neutrals with ADR Services, Inc.
Judge Solner has had an impressive 50-year career as both a litigator and judge with extensive legal experience in a wide range of matters. Beginning his legal career, he was appointed as an Assistant United States Attorney in Los Angeles where he excelled in the courtroom. For the next two decades he was a civil litigator handling plaintiff as well as defense representation.
Widely known for his ability to interject humor, when appropriate, to defuse tension, Judge Solner’s warm communication skills effectively lend themselves to establishing the rapport that expeditiously moves the parties to a successful, lasting resolution, either virtually or in person. With a deep sense of humanity and keen insight, he draws upon his natural abilities and wide-ranging unique life experiences including immersion in foreign cultures for years at a time. He lived in Paris, France as a young man and Mallorca in his teens.
Areas of Expertise
- Real Estate / Real Property
- Business & Commercial
- Employment
- Personal Injury
- Entertainment
- Legal Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice
- Insurance