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Founder & Managing Partner

Julie Habibi

A trusted leader in employer-side risk mitigation.

As a relentless defender of employer interests, Julie has successfully represented healthcare companies, staffing agencies, national retailers, logistics firms, public sector clients (including education), and self-insured employers in complex workers' compensation claims — delivering strategic resolutions, trial victories, and measurable cost savings across California.

Julie Habibi, Founder & Managing Partner of Habibi Law, APC
Professional Summary

16+ Years Defending California Employers.

Julie Habibi* is an accomplished workers' compensation defense attorney and legal entrepreneur with more than 16 years of experience representing staffing agencies, insurers, self-insured employers, and public entities throughout California. As Founder and Managing Partner of Habibi Law, APC, she brings an elite level of litigation skill, business operations insight, and client-focused strategy to every engagement.

Legal Experience

A Career Built on Trial Results.

Founder & Managing Partner

Habibi Law, APC

Huntington Beach, CA | 2025–Present
  • Founded boutique defense firm focused solely on California workers' compensation defense.
  • Leads litigation strategy, client relations, and firm operations.
  • Handles complex litigation files, exposure reduction, and fraud defense.
  • Represents clients across logistics, food production, healthcare, and staffing sectors.
Managing Partner

Slater & Associates

Orange County, CA | 2014–2025
  • Managed legal defense of $350M+ in open workers' compensation claims.
  • Supervised and mentored a team of 20+ attorneys and staff.
  • Spearheaded trial strategy for complex and high-liability claims.
  • Personally litigated the firm's most challenging cases through trial and settlement.
Managing Partner

Adelson, Testan, Brundo & Jimenez

Long Beach, CA | 2010–2014
  • Litigated a large caseload of WCAB cases across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Managed defense strategy and file resolution from intake to closure.
  • Led local marketing initiatives and client development programs.
  • Mentored junior attorneys and supported litigation training.
Education & Admission

Credentials.

Juris Doctor

California Western School of Law

J.D., 2007

Undergraduate

University of California, Irvine

B.A. Political Science · Minor in Business Management, 2004

Bar Admission

State Bar of California

Admitted 2010

Skills & Specialties

Areas of Focus.

Workers' Compensation DefenseComplex Litigation ManagementTrial & Lien StrategyJoint Employer LiabilityFraud & Surveillance DefenseFirm Operations & LeadershipLegal Marketing & Client DevelopmentBilingual Team Management

* Julie Hall is in the process of updating her maiden name to Julie Habibi following marriage. Her California State Bar record currently lists her as Julie Hall.

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