Retired Chief Justice Dori Contreras is fully prepared to help you resolve your disputes amicably.* Dori proudly served twenty-two years on the 13th Court of Appeals, handling thousands of appeals in every area of the law. This appellate experience exposed her to virtually every conceivable type of dispute. Before joining the court, she was a civil litigator for twelve years working principally in the areas of personal injury, employment, and contract law. In addition to her trial practice, Dori ran a mediation practice from 1997 through 2002. Prior to law school, Dori worked as an accountant for seven years. This special background complements her legal experience in navigating business disputes.

Dori’s reputation as a trial attorney, mediator and judge is one of competence, fairness and effectiveness. Her combined thirty-four years of legal experience enables her to listen objectively and understand the issues, helping her to resolve disputes efficiently. You can trust her to help settle your case to avoid further litigation expense and the risk of going to trial or arbitration. Y, se habla Español!

See Dori’s full resume here.

*excluding family law cases for now.