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Jun. 2, 2023

Humanizing the Process

Neutral Richard Flier wants disputants to see beyond white hats and black hats.

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Retired judge Richard S. Flier is working hard these days to keep people out of court.

"Usually, my sense is that if you have to go to trial, you're just going to have losers on both sides," Flier said. "A good settlement is better than a great trial most days of the week and twice on Sunday."

Flier spent 20 years as a Contra Costa County Superior Court judge, handling civil trial... (continued)

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