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Jun. 26, 2026

Decades of trial experience shape Timothy Volkmann's approach to ADR

After participating in roughly 225 jury trials over a 45-year career as a lawyer and judge, retired Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Timothy R. Volkmann now brings that experience to mediation and arbitration, emphasizing preparation, patience and realistic case evaluation.

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Decades of trial experience shape Timothy Volkmann's approach to ADR

Timothy R. Volkmann


Career Highlights: Joined JAMS, May 2024; appointed to the Santa Cruz County Superior Court by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2008, retired May 2024; partner, Burton, Volkmann & Schmal LLP, Santa Cruz, 1997-08; partner, associate, Gassett, Perry & Frank Law Firm, Santa Cruz, 1981-97

Law School: Santa Clara University School of Law

JAMS
Employment, personal injury, construction, professional liability, commercial
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Long before he took the bench, retired Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Timothy R. Volkmann spent his days selling stereo equipment and bedroom furniture at Macy's and his evenings attending classes at Santa Clara University School of Law. He earned his law degree in 1980 while working full time.

"Macy's paid me $3.85 an hour," Volkmann recalled with a chuckle. "I'd never been paid more than a dollar an hour in my life by my dad, worki... (continued)

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