Dispute Resolution Services - First Resolution Services, Inc. (FRS) is a full service alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firm that provides arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution processes. Our panel primarily consists of distinguished retired judges and justices. Our mission is to provide all of our clients with the highest standards of service in the industry. We pride ourselves on our hand picked expert panel members who are committed to facilitating cost-effective, impartial and constructive resolutions in their respective areas of expertise.

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Dispute Resolution
ADR Services
ADR
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation
Mediation Services
Arbitration
Arbitration Services

We offer services in the following areas:

Inland Empire
Riverside county
Ventura county
Los Angeles county
Orange county
San Bernardino county
Santa Barbara
 
 

877-9RESOLVE

866-9RESOLVE

info@disputeresolution.org

 
 
   

 

Hon. Robert H. Gallivan (Ret.)

T: 310.461.1520
F: 310.461.1522
Judge Gallivan retired in December 2006 after 20 years of service for the Orange County Courts. Most recently, he served on the Unlimited Jurisdiction Civil Panel for the Orange CountymSuperior Court as well as a hybrid Civil/Family Law Panel. Prior to his appointment to the bench, he practiced for 21 years with a focus on General Civil Litigation and Family Law. He became a certified Family Law Specialist in 1979.

Education:

  • J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, Phi Delta Phi, San Diego (1964)

  • B.S., Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles (1957)

JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE:
  • Judge, Orange County Superior Court, Civil Panel, Unlimited Jurisdiction (1998-2006)

  • Judge, Municipal Court, West Orange County Judicial District (1989-1993)

  • Commissioner, Municipal Court, Orange County Harbor Judicial District (1986-1989)

LEGAL CAREER:
  • Partner, Gallivan, Schmiesing & Blied, practiced Family Law & General/Civil Litigation, Newport Beach, CA (1976-1986)

  • Attorney, Sole practioner, practiced General Civil Litigation, Santa Ana, CA (1969-1976)
  • Associate Attorney, Wittman, Tingler & Schmidt, practiced General Civil Litigation, Newport Beach, CA (1966-1969)
  • Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, San Diego, CA (1965-1966)

ADR EXPERIENCE:
  • (2006-Present) Mediator, Arbitrator, Judge Pro Tem and Discovery Referee.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Business/Contractual, Real Estate/Property, Family Law, Employment, Insurance, Medical and Legal Malpractice, and Personal Injury.

HONORS / AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS:

  • Judge Gallivan was awarded the W. Paul McCray Award in Recognition for "Outstanding contributions to the administration of Justice" from the West Orange County Bar Association in 1996.

  • Member, Court Executive Committee, Orange County Superior Court (2001-2002)

  • Member, Robert A. Banyard Inn of Court

  • Orange County Bar Association, Board of Directors (1981-1983)

  • Delegate to California State Bar’s Conference of Delegates (1982-1983)

INTERESTS:

In his free time, Judge Gallivan enjoys golfing, fishing, watching sporting events, and hiking with his wife, Patty. Judge Gallivan is also active in his church and is a novice singer.

AVAILABLE:

Throughout Southern California

 


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