About
For over four decades, Carl Calnero has tried cases in nearly every state and federal court in Northern California. He began his career in 1985 at Porter Scott, Weiberg, and Delehant, tried his first case at twenty-five, made partner at twenty-nine, and went on to serve as managing partner of Porter Scott for fifteen years.
His practice has spanned catastrophic personal injury, dangerous condition of public property, police practices and civil rights litigation, professional malpractice, business torts, product liability, and complex commercial disputes. He has represented Fortune 500 companies, major industries, and cities, counties, and public entities throughout the region.
Mediation Experience
- I.More than 20 years as Judge Pro Tem, Sacramento County Superior Court, Settlement Conference Department 59
- II.10 years as a private mediator
- III.Hundreds of settlement conferences and mediations resolved
- IV.Former President, Sacramento Valley Chapter, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Carl knows what happens when cases don’t settle — because he’s tried them. That perspective shapes every mediation he conducts. He understands the pressures both sides face, the economics of litigation, and the moment a case is ready to resolve. His role as a neutral is straightforward: help the parties get there.
Practice Areas
- Catastrophic personal injury
- Public entity and dangerous condition of public property
- Civil rights and police practices
- Professional malpractice
- Product liability
- Business and commercial disputes