Judge Edward A. Ferns: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

CA Bar #: 61101 (December 1974)

Appointed By: Gov. Peter Barton Wilson

Biography

The Hon. Edward A. Ferns (Ret.) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Ferns was initially appointed to the Los Angeles Municipal Court by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1989. Four years later, he was subsequently elevated to the Superior Court by former Governor Pete Wilson. He retired from the bench on December 31, 2019.


Over the course of his judicial career, Ferns was nominated to the California Courts of Appeal by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2007. Five years later, he served as a pro tem on the Court of Appeal. He has also held assignments in the Civil Independent Calendar Court (1997 to 2011) as well as the Mandatory Settlement Conference Panel (2011 to 2019). After his retirement from the Superior Court, Ferns joined Signature Resolutions, where he currently serves as a mediator.


Ferns earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1971. He then completed a J.D. at Southwestern Law School in 1974.


After graduating from law school, Ferns began his legal career as a deputy district attorney in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. He served in that capacity until his appointment to the bench, holding assignments in the Career Criminal Unit and the Consumer Protection. During his tenure there, Ferns was named Head Deputy of the Special Investigations Division.


Born in Scotland, Ferns immigrated to the United States with his family when he was eight years old.

Recent Cases by Hon. Edward A. Ferns

On November 16, 2015 a negligent breach of contract/warranty (no fraud) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Nov 16, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Negligent Breach of Contract/Warranty (no fraud) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Negligent Breach

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On June 20, 2014 a contractual fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2014

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contractual Fraud (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Contractual Fraud

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On June 17, 2014 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On June 11, 2014 an other complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 11, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 28, 2023

On December 30, 2011 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Dec 30, 2011

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 13, 2023

On June 17, 2011 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On May 20, 2011 an other commercial/business tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2011

Status

Summary Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Commercial/Business Tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2023

On January 7, 2011 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2023

On January 3, 2011 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2011

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2023

On November 8, 2010 an eminent domain/condemnation (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Nov 08, 2010

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Eminent Domain/Condemnation (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Eminent Domain

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On September 29, 2010 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2010

Status

Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On May 13, 2010 a legal malpractice (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2010

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Legal Malpractice (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On March 3, 2010 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2010

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 04, 2010

On February 11, 2010 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Feb 11, 2010

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 30, 2010

On February 10, 2010 a breach of rental/lease contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2010

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2010

On February 5, 2010 a declaratory relief only (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Feb 05, 2010

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Declaratory Relief Only (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 24, 2010

On January 15, 2010 an insurance coverage (not complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Jan 15, 2010

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Insurance Coverage (not complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2012

On January 13, 2010 a fraud (no contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2010

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Fraud (no contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On December 31, 2009 an othr breach contr/warr-not fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Othr Breach Contr/Warr-not Fraud (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 14, 2016

On December 23, 2009 a petition to compel/confirm/vacate arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Dec 23, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petition to Compel/Confirm/Vacate Arbitration (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2012

On December 21, 2009 a defamation (slander/libel) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Dec 21, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Defamation (Slander/Libel) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Slander,Libel,Defamation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 08, 2016

On December 17, 2009 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Dec 17, 2009

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2012

On December 17, 2009 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Dec 17, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2016

On December 4, 2009 a prtnrship & corp governance case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Edward A. Ferns presiding.

Filed

Dec 04, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Prtnrship & Corp Governance Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Securities

Matter Type

Business Governance

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 01, 2016

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