Hon. Gary L. Taylor (Ret.) has served with distinction for nearly 20 years on both the state and federal judiciaries where he presided over many high-profile cases. He enjoys a reputation as an exceptional jurist known for his integrity, patience, intellect, and ability to readily grasp complex issues. Counsel have described Judge Taylor as a judge who is always fair, extremely ethical, and issues rulings that have a sound basis in law.
ADR Experience and Qualifications
- Presided over many high profile cases, including a variety of lawsuits with multibillions of dollars in controversy, during his 15-year tenure on the federal bench
- Assigned to a wide range of general civil trials, including being a member of the expedited trial panel, and the law-and-motion calendar at the Superior Court
- Specialized in business litigation matters during 20 years in private practice
Representative Matters
Presided over a variety of high-profile federal cases, including the following representative matters:
- Billion dollar liability lawsuits stemming from the 1994 financial collapse of Orange County
- Trial preparation in a multibillion-dollar fraud case against Broadcom Corporation Securities
- El Toro Marine Corps Air Station reuse case
- Federal “Same-Sex Marriage” and Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) constitutionality test case
- Orange County District Attorney liability cases
- Contested U.S. House of Representatives congressional election, Dornan vs. Sanchez
- Various entertainment industry intellectual property disputes, including Milton Green Archives of Marilyn Monroe photos, “The Full Monty,” and “The Incredibles”
- International ice skating champion Katarina Witt stalking case
Sample published federal trial court opinions include:
- Federal False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. §3732(b)) “same transaction or occurrence” jurisdiction requirement is broad enough to include system or scheme of false claims. U.S. ex rel. Anthony v. Burke Engineering Co., 356 F. Supp., 2d 1119 (C.D. Cal. 2005)
- Communication with prospective plaintiffs permitted in representative action for unpaid wages if before “opt in” and doesn’t undermine Court’s notice, Parks v. Eastwood Ins. Services, Inc., 235 F. Supp. 2d 1082 (C.D. Cal., 2002)
- Fair Housing Act violated by apartment complex owner’s instruction to manager not to rent to minorities, Spencer v. Conway, 2001 WL 34366573, C.D. Cal., Jul 5, 2001