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Thierry P. Colaw

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Judge (retired)
Judicate West

Santa Ana

Retired February 2018; appointed Orange County Superior Court judge by Gov. Jerry Brown on Oct. 29, 2018; partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, 2017-2018; partner, BakerHostetler, 2005-2017; shareholder, Alvarado Smith & Sanchez, APC, 1993-2005; managing counsel, Mazda Motor of America , Inc., 1991-1993; senior counsel, Hyundai Motor America, 1986-1991; associate, Rutan & Tucker LLP, 1981-1986.



ADR Profiles
Title Provider Published
Inherent Wisdom Judicate West Oct. 18, 2019

Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Thierry Colaw Orange County (Santa Ana) Feb. 2, 2017
Puzzle Solver Orange County Superior Court (Santa Ana) Apr. 24, 2008

Rulings
Case Category Published
Nissan Motor Acceptance Cases
affirmed
 Torts May 4, 2021
Modification: Williams v. Moulton Niguel Water Dist.
affirmed
 Civil Procedure May 22, 2018
Williams v. Moulton Niguel Water Dist.
affirmed
 Civil Procedure May 7, 2018
Doyle v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
affirmed
 Contracts Mar. 8, 2018

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Kevin Souza and Kim Souza v. Fisher Construction, et. al. Personal Injury judge Mar. 2, 2018
Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation v. Superior Auto of Fremont, LLC; Superior Auto of East Bay, LLC; Superior Auto of Puente Hills, LLC; Superior Auto – Mission Hills, LLC; Superior Auto of Carson, LLC; Michael A. Kahn; Tami L. Kahn; Michael A. Kahn and Tami L. Kahn, as Co-Trustees of the Michael A. And Tami L. Kahn Family Trust, U/T/A Dated September 10, 1991; Superior Automotive Group, LLC; Carson Holding Company, LLC; Superior Holdings Group, LLC; Convergence Capital, LLC; Superior Property of 17320 Gale, LLC; Superior Property of SJC, LLC; and Superior Auto SJC, LLC Contracts judge Jun. 23, 2017
Tammy Bishop v. First Financial Credit Union Employment Law judge Jan. 25, 2005
Knott's Berry Farm v. Togo Japan Inc. Contracts judge Jan. 13, 2004
Confidential Personal Injury judge Jul. 29, 2003
Confidential Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Jan. 2, 2001
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Plaintiff Apr. 8, 1995
Title Provider Published
Inherent Wisdom Judicate West Oct. 18, 2019
Title Court Published
Thierry Colaw Orange County (Santa Ana) Feb. 2, 2017
Puzzle Solver Orange County Superior Court (Santa Ana) Apr. 24, 2008
Case Category Published
Nissan Motor Acceptance Cases
affirmed
 Torts May 4, 2021
Modification: Williams v. Moulton Niguel Water Dist.
affirmed
 Civil Procedure May 22, 2018
Williams v. Moulton Niguel Water Dist.
affirmed
 Civil Procedure May 7, 2018
Doyle v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
affirmed
 Contracts Mar. 8, 2018