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Judge Brian R. Van Camp
About Judge Brian R. Van Camp, Ret.
Profession: Arbitrator and Mediator
Firm: Van Camp ADR
Judge Brian R. Van Camp (Ret.) brings an unparalleled depth of experience to alternative dispute resolution. With a distinguished career as a Superior Court Judge and an extensive background in complex litigation, Judge Van Camp is uniquely qualified to handle intricate commercial disputes as an arbitrator, mediator and judicial referee.
Expertise in Complex Dispute Resolution
Judge Van Camp focuses on arbitrations and mediations across a broad spectrum of legal issues, including:
· Business and Commercial Disputes: Breach of contracts, business breakups and acquisitions, fiduciary duty breaches and partnership disputes.
· Real Estate and Construction: Property sales, lease disputes, syndications, construction defects and agri-business issues.
· Employment and Labor Law: Employee statutory rights and termination, labor law violations and non-compete enforcement.
· Emerging Industries: Cannabis, cryptocurrency, cyber advertising and gig economy workforce disputes.
· ERISA and Financial Law: Pension/profit-sharing fiduciary rights and insurance coverage claims.
Judicial Background and Legal Experience
As a Judge of the Superior Court of CA, County of Sacramento, (1997-2012), Judge Van Camp presided over more than 250 jury trials and 40 bench trials, with notable cases in business and commercial law, intellectual property, real estate and employment. His comprehensive judicial knowledge is complemented by his 23 years in private practice as a business and corporate securities attorney, specializing in commercial transactions and corporate formation, financing and operating issues.
Leadership and Regulatory Expertise
Judge Van Camp served as the California Commissioner of Corporations (1971-1974), regulating public securities offerings, broker-dealers, franchisors and commercial lenders. He also served in Governor Reagan’s Cabinet as Assistant/Acting Secretary of the Business & Transportation Agency, overseeing business regulatory agencies and transportation departments, including Caltrans, the Highway Patrol and the DMV, which further deepened his understanding of regulatory and administrative law. Earlier in his career, he served as a CA Deputy Attorney General in its Government Law division, advising the CA Secretary of State and a variety of state agencies.
Education and Professional Development
· Juris Doctor (JD), University of California, Berkeley School of Law
· Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of California, Berkeley
· Advanced ADR training, including Pepperdine University's Straus Institute and the Harvard Negotiation Institute.
Professional Affiliations and Recognitions
Judge Van Camp was elected to membership in the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and was a charter member and founding director of the American College of Business Court Judges. Recognized for his excellence in the field, he has received honors, including:
· Judge of the Year by the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association
· Rated A/V by Martindale Hubbel every year in private practice
· Achievement of Excellence Award from the California Alumni Association
Compensation and Availability
· Hourly Rate: $600 for arbitrations, mediations, and judicial references.
· Travel and Expenses: No charge for travel time for multi-day hearings within California’s metropolitan areas by auto or train/flat rate of $1,000 each way by air; reasonable mileage and per diem rates.
· Cancellation Policy: $3,600 per day for multi-day matters on fewer than thirty (30) days’ notice.
·With over five decades of legal and judicial expertise, Judge Van Camp stands as a trusted and experienced arbitrator and mediator, committed to facilitating fair, balanced, and efficient resolutions for complex legal matters.