A Judge’s Perspective on Personal-Injury Damages

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A Judge’s Perspective on Personal-Injury Damages

Credit Hours:

1.00

Specialty Area:

None

Credit Type:

General

Original Air Date:

June 23, 2025

Credit Eligible In:

California

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Hon. Margaret L. Oldendorf (Ret.) offers a candid and practical look at how judges evaluate personal-injury damages in both trial and mediation. Drawing from her experience on the bench, she explores how attorneys can effectively handle damages—economic and noneconomic—while avoiding common missteps that may undermine credibility or risk reversible error. This program will cover key topics such as tailoring your approach to the judge’s style, using CACI jury instructions to frame damages, handling preexisting conditions, and presenting persuasive yet measured arguments that resonate with jurors and neutrals alike.

Hon. Margaret L. Oldendorf (Ret.)

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ADR Services, Inc.

Hon. Margaret L. Oldendorf (Ret.) joined ADR Services, Inc. in 2024 after nearly 20 years as a Judge of the Superior Court for the County of Los Angeles. During the last nine years of her judicial career, she presided over a Civil Independent Calendar Court and a Civil Trial Court in Pasadena, overseeing numerous jury and court trials. Throughout her tenure on the bench, Judge Oldendorf presided over a wide array of cases, demonstrating her versatility and proficiency in various areas of the law. From complex business and contract litigation to construction matters, personal injury, medical malpractice, and real property, she has tackled some of the most challenging legal issues with efficiency and impartiality.

Judge Oldendorf’s contributions to the legal community have garnered widespread recognition. She is the recipient of prestigious honors such as the Judicial Civility Award from the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2018 and the Trial Judge of the Year award bestowed by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) in 2019.