McCarthy Law Offices

     Everyone who gets involved with the judicial system as a vehicle to solve a problem soon finds themself immersed in ever-increasing costs, lengthy delays, limited judicial resources, and the loss of control of the outcome by submitting an issue to a judge or jury.  Thus, litigation is often not the most productive way to resolve disputes.  Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) including mediation and arbitration, is a front line method to expedient resolution.  But unfortunately, ADR is usually voluntary except in smaller claims, and the process is resisted by the insurance industry on the outside chance its lawyers can defeat the claim or frustrate the claimant by draining his or her comparatively miniscule resourcess.  Playing these games, which are high risk for regular folks and tax write-offs for insurance carriers, is a complicated process which only substantial experience can manage, as the real nature of it is rarely taught in law schools.  
     For decades, Mr. McCarthy has devoted a significant amount of his career to providing fair, impartial, expedient, amicable, and successful legal services, both as a litigator and a volunteer settlement commissioner in the judicial system and professionally to private individuals, business entities, and their lawyers.   He started his service as a judge pro tempore in California in 1981, two years after his admission to practice in that state, obtaining a solid foundation in judicial decisionmaking.  With substantial trial, appellate, and life experience, he knows the workings of justice system in depth and what may happen to litigants in it.  As a litigator, he does well by doing the right thing for his clients.  As a settlement commissioner and ADR provider, he has been able to employ that knowledge and insight to the advantage of all in facilitating meaningful settlements and resolutions, before the parties risk the costs and lose control of the outcome in the courtroom; very often saving substantial investments of time and resources.