Mr. Rabin started his legal career in 1972 as a civil trial lawyer. He became seriously involved in dispute resolution as a Judge Pro tem for the Orange County Superior Court in 1977. In 1999 he became a full-time mediator/arbitrator joining the panel of Judicate West. He has resolved a wide range of personal injury, medical malpractice, real estate, contractual and employment-related matters. He is one of the most experienced neutrals in the area of third-party litigation having often lectured in the field. In 2011, Mr. Rabin was inducted as the 3rd member of the Orange County Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame and happily the only one not to have received it posthumously. As an arbitrator, Mr. Rabin is noted for his ability to render decisions clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner. As a mediator he is open-minded, practical, patient, and a great listener. He is quick to understand what is required to suit the needs of the parties. He utilizes creative solutions to resolve disputes and is known to pursue settlement long after a session ends. Clients admire his low-key and positive manner as he pursues settlement and often notes that he is very effective in communicating each party's perspective to the other and is resourceful in breaking impasse. "Mr. Rabin is a quick study in complex cases and is excellent in handling multiparty cases," said one attorney. He has successfully resolved thousands of matters.
Below is a sampling of the various matters Byron M. Rabin, Esq. handled as a practicing attorney or neutral.
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In his leisure time Mr. Rabin enjoys charitable projects, traveling, kayaking, swimming, meditation, good food and wine and rating restaurants on Zagat.
"Mr. Rabin is knowledgeable and does a great job pointing out why the two sides should come together on an amicable settlement. This is helpful if there are client control issues."
- Attorney on a wrongful death/negligence dispute
"I appreciate and value your experience, which I know helped tremendously in reaching reasonable settlements."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Auto Matter
"If you want your case settled, there is no one more effective for either the plaintiff or defendant than Byron Rabin."
- Partner and Civil Litigator with More Than 40 Years of Experience
"He was very sensitive to my client’s personality and complaints of pain/stress as a result of the accident."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Auto Matter
"He was patient, explained the law well to the client, and listened thoroughly to the facts of the case."
- Attorney on an employment wage and hour dispute
"It was my first occasion mediating a case with you today and it was a wonderful experience. My clients were very impressed with the experience today and we are grateful that you were able to bring this case to a close today."
- Attorney on an Insurance Coverage Dispute
"Thank you so very much for your time and efforts, not just during the mediation, but also up through settlement days later! I look forward to our next mediation!
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- Attorney on a Personal Injury case
"[He] did a great job on this case. I especially appreciate how [he] engaged with our client. "
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Auto Matter
601 S. Figueroa
Ste 3400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 213.223.1113
Fax : 213.223.1114
980 9th Street
Suite 2200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916.394.8490
Fax : 916.394.8495
402 W. Broadway
Ste 2400
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619.814.1966
Fax : 619.814.1967
1851 East First Street
Ste 1600
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 714.834.1340
Fax : 714.834.1344
1925 Century Park East
Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 800.488.8805
Fax :
2023.6.1.2rt