testimonials
“Judge Pfahler has got a great judicial demeanor. He’s pleasant and friendly and very calm. I’ve never seen him lose his cool in any situation.”
“Judge Pfahler is relaxed and confident. He demonstrates no false bravado, so he’s not afraid to admit when he’s unfamiliar with a matter and needs to look it up.”
“Judge Pfahler is polite and reasonable, but he’s not a pushover. When he rules, he rules. He’s not afraid to make a decision.”
“I think Judge Pfahler is a really great judge, and I wish more judges had his approach and temperament and outlook on how law should be practiced. He’s one of the better judges I’ve been in front of. His tone, approach, and demeanor are very respectful, very professional.”
“I just think Judge Pfahler is a judge that both sides would agree is a good person to be sitting on the bench, and my opponent felt the same way. Trust me – I’ve seen a lot of judges in action. He’s intelligent and fair to each side. He’s the kind of guy who doesn’t want anybody to get an advantage. He wants an even playing field, both in discovery and in trial.”
“Judge Pfahler keeps one of the most efficient calendars I’ve ever seen. It’s intimidating at first, watching how fast he moves through cases and finds solutions to complex issues.”
“Even if Judge Pfahler’s ruling was against me, his statement of decision was always well reasoned and well thought out.”
“Judge Pfahler prepares really thoughtful tentatives. There’s no reason to repeat your arguments. He’s already read everything. He gives people as much time as they need, but he doesn’t want to hear the same thing twice. He’s respectful, and I think he genuinely likes lawyers, which not all judges do. I’ve never seen him lose his cool.”
“Judge Pfahler understands what litigators deal with. His policies are clear, but he allows room for flexibility when needed. He’ll also explain why he expects things to be done a certain way. Showing up unprepared is the worst thing you can do. You need to know your case and be ready for tough questions.”
“Judge Pfahler listens and respects the parties. His tentative rulings show he reads everything and genuinely cares.”
“Judge Pfahler is smart, funny, and gives everyone the chance to be heard. He definitely has diplomacy genes.”
