Julie Torres is a highly accomplished attorney recognized for her defense of corporate clients in a variety of areas, including complex litigation, product and premises liability, environmental, toxic torts, personal injury, construction defect, bad faith and malpractice. She practices in state and federal courts in jurisdictions in California and throughout the United States. Julie is a first-chair trial lawyer who has managed and litigated hundreds of cases for Fortune 500 corporations, insurance companies, medical and other professionals, medical facilities, general and sub-contractors, and trucking companies. She has consulted and advised clients on tested approaches for strategic governance, risk management, trial and resolution of cases.

Possessing specialized knowledge of state and federal civil practice statutes and rules, Julie diligently maintains knowledge of current case law, civil statues and rules, making her the go-to choice for a loyal base of clients, with whom she maintains strong relationships. Julie actively contributes to professional development by ensuring quality training and guidance for associate attorneys and paralegals, and shares best practices for handling the defense of the firm’s cases.

    Education

    • University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D.)
    • California State University, Los Angeles (B.A.)

    Bar Admissions

    • California

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

    Professional Affiliations

    • San Francisco Bar Association
    • Los Angeles Bar Association
    • DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar
    • Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada

    Awards & Honors

    • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, 2024-2026
    • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® Women in Law, 2025
    • Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell since 2010
    • Top Rated Lawyer in San Francisco and in Litigation, 2015
    • 2016 Special Judicial Award
    • Women's Rated AV Preeminent Attorney, since 2011
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