HONORABLE JANET BERRY ( Ret.)
25 Years of Judicial Experience
Judge Berry's 25 years of judicial experience has earned her an outstanding reputation in the legal profession. She has presided over hundreds of trials, and countless civil settlement conferences.
Judge Berry has experience with cases involving:
Aviation
Breach of Contract
Class Action
Commercial Business Transactions
Construction Defect
Divorce
Eminent Domain
Employment Disputes
Family Business Disputes
Home Owners Associations
Insurance Bad Faith
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Partnerships
Patent Infringement
Personal Injury
Probate and Trust
Product Liability
Real Estate
Wrongful Death
Education and Training
- Master of Judicial Studies National Judicial College
- Tulane University School of Law
- University of California, Sacramento B.S Criminal Justice
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Certification: National Judicial College
- Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University
- Cambridge University, Corpus Christi College, United Kingdom International Law Program
State Bar Admissions
- Louisiana
- California
- Nevada
Professional Affliations
President of Nevada District Judges Association
Chief Judge Second Judicial District Court
Chairman of the National Judicial College Board of Trustees
Chairman of the Board of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Courts and the Media
Presiding Judge of the ABA/ABOTA National Trial Academy
Faculty member of the National Judicial College
National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, Nevada Chapter
References
" Judge Berry has the experience and knowledge to handle complex litigation mediations. She always puts in the time necessary to understand each case so that no time is wasted during actual mediation. Judge Berry's extensive years on the bench provide for a beneficial evaluative mediation style that aids attorneys and clients alike to understand the risks and benefits of the settlement verses trial on a case-by-case basis. Our firm has utilized Judge Berry's mediation services a number of times and have always been pleased with her professionalism, expertise and diligence."
Ardea Canepa Esq., Maddox, Segerblom and Canepa, Reno, NV.
" Judge Berry has the unique ability to connect with clients and explain the nuances of their legal circumstance with clarity and acumen. I was exceedingly impressed with her skill and expertise. My clients were very impressed with Judge Berry and equally happy with my selection of her as their mediator."
Phil Stone Esq., The Stone Law Firm, Reno, NV.
"In the fifty years I practiced law as an active trial lawyer, I observed Judge Jan Berry to be not only a superb trial judge, but an exceptional mediator. Some judges are better at trial than mediation, and vice versa. Judge Berry excels at both."
Peter Chase Neumann Esq.
" I was thrilled at how quickly Judge Berry was able to resolve a very complex real estate case that was a legal nightmare for my clients."
Kathy Parks Esq.,Laxalt Law Group
"Judge Berry was prepared, listened well, had insights about the issues and parties that encouraged resolution of a highly emotional matter."
Ann Morgan, Esq. Fennemore & Craig
AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS
Reno Business and Professional Woman of the Year
Truckee Meadows Human Services Award
Nevada Supreme Court Distinguished Jurist Education Award ( 1,000 hours of judicial education)
Nevada Judicial Leadership Summit
Tulane Law Review/ Masters Thesis:"Preservation of the Immortal Seed: Life After Death"
FAQs
Does Judge Berry provide Zoom Mediations ? Yes.
The majority of mediations now rely on Zoom for insurance carriers and parties who find travel difficult.
Will Judge Berry travel to attend mediations?
Absolutely.
Is there a minimum number of mediation hours required to hire Judge Berry?
There is a 4 hour minimum to conduct a mediation.
What are the hourly fees?
Hourly fees depend on the number of parties involved in the case. Please call for a quote.
Do you charge for travel time?
Travel fees are negotiable.
Does your Court Canine, Madeline attend mediations? She loves to spend time in the courtroom and in mediations!
