Los Angeles County Superior Court
Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown, 2013 - Retired March 13, 2025; attorney, Law Office of Douglas W. Stern, 2013; attorney, Gibbs Giden Locher Turner & Senet LLP, 2012-13; litigation manager, Fidelity National Law Group, 2009-12; mayor, Rancho Palos Verdes, 2003, 2008; councilmember, Rancho Palos Verdes City Council, 1999-2011; partner, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, 1990-2009; partner, associate, Pepper Hamilton & Sheetz, 1982-90; associate, Miller & Mandel, 1978-82
Law School: UCLA School of Law, 1978
Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown, 2013 - Retired March 13, 2025; attorney, Law Office of Douglas W. Stern, 2013; attorney, Gibbs Giden Locher Turner & Senet LLP, 2012-13; litigation manager, Fidelity National Law Group, 2009-12; mayor, Rancho Palos Verdes, 2003, 2008; councilmember, Rancho Palos Verdes City Council, 1999-2011; partner, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, 1990-2009; partner, associate, Pepper Hamilton & Sheetz, 1982-90; associate, Miller & Mandel, 1978-82
Law School: UCLA School of Law, 1978
TORRANCE - Superior Court Judge Douglas W. Stern is unafraid to make difficult rulings in his unlimited jurisdiction independent calendar department, even when they lead to heated exchanges with seasoned attorneys.
One such moment came recently when Stern granted summary judgment on a premise liability case that didn't favor the client of a prominent attorney. The well-known attorney was visibly frustrated, stating, "It's the first time in 34 years" ... (continued)
