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Judges and Judiciary

Sep. 14, 2011

L.A. settlement guru to retire from the bench

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Peter D. Lichtman Jr. a prominent judge who is no stranger to controversy, has announced his retirement from the state bench, effective Nov. 30.


By Ciaran McEvoy


Daily Journal Staff Writer


LOS ANGELES - One of California's most prominent trial judges and a former fixture at this county's complex civil courthouse who currently runs its settlement program, has announced his retirement.


Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Peter D. Lichtman Jr. told the court last week he plans to step down from the bench, effective Nov. 30. Lichtman, who attended the Consumer Attorneys Associa...

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