Jon S. Tigar

Commands respect by giving respect. Judge Tigar is one of the smartest jurists I've appeared before, always prepared, consistently respectful and accommodating to litigants, and of nearly* impenetrable demeanor (I have seen him tear up in front of a jury once before). Tigar has a serious respect for the law, and appears at even humble before it. I have witnessed him make a few mistakes of law, but he owned those mistakes and corrected himself, even when another judge may have shifted the blame elsewhere. Very respectful to my clients, and occasionally funny. When he tells you you're wrong, he does so in a way that doesn't make you feel small. Outstanding judge.