Meet Habibi Law, APC

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As a relentless defender of employer interests, I have successfully represented staffing agencies, national retailers, logistics firms, and self-insured employers in complex Workers’ Compensation claims delivering strategic resolutions, trial victories, and measurable cost savings across California.

Professional Summary

Julie Habibi* is an accomplished Workers’ Compensation defense attorney and legal entrepreneur with more than 15 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.

Habibi Law, APC – Founder & Managing Partner

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

Slater & Associates – Managing Partner

Orange County, CA | 2014–2025

• Managed legal defense of $350M+ in open workers’ compensation claims
• Supervised and mentored team of 20+ attorneys and staff
• Spearheaded trial strategy for complex and high-liability claims
• Personally litigated firm’s most challenging cases through trial and settlement

Adelson, Testan, Brundo & Jimenez – Managing Partner

Long Beach, CA | 2010–2014

• Litigated 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

California Western School of Law

Juris Doctor, 2007

University of California, Irvine

B.A., Political Science | Minor: Business Management, 2004

• State Bar of California, 2010

• Workers’ Compensation Defense
• Complex Litigation Management
• Trial & Lien Strategy
• Joint Employer Liability
• Fraud & Surveillance Defense
• Firm Operations & Leadership
• Legal Marketing & Client Development
• Bilingual Team Management in a variety of legal matters, including personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers' compensation. I work tirelessly to ensure my clients receive the compensation and justice they deserve.

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