J. Antonio DelCampo
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Overview

J. Antonio DelCampo

Hon. J. Antonio DelCampo, an accomplished attorney and former State Court Judge in DeKalb County, brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success to his mediation practice. Known for his adept handling of complex cases, Tony presided over high-profile matters, including civil claims stemming from the Brian Nichols courthouse shooting case, intricate medical malpractice suits, and product liability trials with significant verdicts, including one of the largest in the state’s history.  As mediator and arbitrator, Tony has helped parties resolve complex cases, including products liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, complex business, trucking and auto claims.

Born in Lima, Peru, Tony immigrated to Atlanta, Georgia in July 1979. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Emory University in 1991 and graduated with a law degree from Georgia State University in 1994, where he also served as an Editor for the GSU Law Review. On June 10th, 2023, Tony made history as he was installed as the first Latino President of the State Bar of Georgia, marking a milestone achievement in his distinguished career. Tony DelCampo previously served as the Treasurer, Secretary and Executive Committee Member of the State Bar of Georgia.

He has held various leadership positions, including Chairman of the Board to Determine Fitness of Bar Applicants for the Georgia Bar, and is a member of prominent legal associations such as the American Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association, Georgia Hispanic Bar Association, and DeKalb Bar Association. He is a Fellow of the Lawyers Foundation of Georgia, a Master of the Lamar Inn of Court, and a Board Member of Leadership DeKalb and the Oxford College of Emory University Board of Counselors. Tony previously served as a Board Member for the DeKalb County Bar Association, Chairman of the Board for the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO), and as a committee member of the Standing Committee on Drug Courts. He maintains active membership in the Bars of Georgia and South Carolina.

Before serving as a State Court Judge, Tony was recognized as the 2000 Lawyer of the Year by La Vision de Georgia, a local newspaper serving the growing Latino community. He was also named one of Georgia Trend Magazine’s ’40 Under 40′ in 2002, honoring influential Georgians under the age of 40. Tony is a graduate of Leadership DeKalb and Leadership Georgia, and he previously served as President of the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association and Regional President of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). He was elected Vice-President of the Judicial Council of the HNBA in 2002. Following his resignation from the bench in 2011, Tony received Super Lawyer recognition for consecutive years from 2013 to 2024.

Drawing upon his extensive experience as a State Court Judge, Tony leverages his deep understanding of courtroom dynamics and juror perspectives to deliver optimal results for his clients. He has mediated and arbitrated several multimillion-dollar cases involving products liability, negligence, medical malpractice, premises liability, and trucking accidents.

With a commitment to excellence, Tony DelCampo is a dedicated legal professional who consistently demonstrates his ability to navigate the complexities of the legal system and secure favorable resolutions for his mediation and arbitration clients.

 

Education

  • Georgia State University College of Law; Juris Doctor; Law Review Associate Editor (1994)
  • Emory University; Bachelor of Arts (1991)

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • Georgia State Bar (1994 to present)
    • Board of Governors (2007 to present)
    • Civil Legal Services Taskforce; Vice Chair (2014 to present)
    • Member (2013 to present)
    • Disciplinary Rules & Procedure Committee (2013 to present)
    • Judicial Qualifications Commission Task Force (2016 to present)
  • Board to Determine Fitness of Bar Applicants (Chair, 2011-2015; Member, 2005 – 2015)
  • Council of State Court Judges (Member 2002 – 2011; Legislative Cmte., 2002 – 2011; DUI Cmte., 2008 – 2011)
  • Supreme Court of Georgia, Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism (Member, 2013 to present)
  • Supreme Court of Georgia, Commission on Interpreters (Member, 2012 to present)
  • Lawyers for Equal Justice (Board Member, 2016 to present)
  • Georgia Hispanic Bar Association (President, 2001 – 2002; Board Member, 2002 to present)
  • Hispanic National Bar Association (Regional President, 2000 – 2002; Convention Chair, 2002)
  • DeKalb Bar Association (Member, 2000 to present; Board Member, 2003 – 2004)

Honors & Awards

  • Georgia Supreme Court, Amicus Curiae (2015)
  • Georgia Super Lawyer (2013 – 2017)
  • Martindale Hubbell- AV Rating
  • A. Thomas Jones, Excellency in Advocacy Award
  • Council on Legal Education Opportunity; Fellow
  • Lamar Inn of Courts; Master
  • Georgia Trend Magazine’s 40 Under 40
  • Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Dream Keeper Award
  • La Vision de Georgia, Lawyer of the Year Award
  • TUMI USA Award
  • Caminar Latino, Trailblazer Award
  • Chamblee High School Hall of Fame

Community Involvement

  • Oxford College of Emory University, Alumni Board Member
  • Leadership Georgia
  • Leadership DeKalb, Board Member
  • Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Board of Trustees, Mission Trips & Youth Coach
  • Georgia Commission on Hispanic Affairs, Commissioner
Rates and Fees

Rates - J. Antonio DelCampo

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Mediation Rates 5hr Min.
2 Party Case: $550 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $475 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $450 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request
Arbitration Hourly Rate: $8,000 per day for the hearing on the merits; $650 per hour for pre/post hearing matters

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation /Arbitration Admin Fees
Mediation Admin Fee - $500 per party
Arbitration Commencement And Administration Fee: $1500 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $1000. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 5 of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.

ARBITRATION FEE PAYMENT POLICY

Arbitration Commencement and Administrative Fee is $1500.00 per party, per arbitrator. At the commencement of arbitration, each party will be invoiced $1500.00. This fee is refundable minus $500.00 per party until the initial case management order has been issued. All arbitration related invoices are due upon receipt.

ARBITRATION CANCELLATION POLICY

If a single-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 15 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate. However, if the single-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 2 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate.

If a multi-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 28 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing. However, if the multi-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 7 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing.

Issuance of the Final Arbitration Order/Award

Arbitration Awards/Orders will not be issued to either party until Miles has received full payment for all fees and expenses associated with the arbitration.