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Employer Focused. Data Driven. Trial Ready.

Workers' Compensation Defense for California Employers

Huntington Beach · Orange County

You Shouldn't Have to Chase Your Defense Counsel.

Clear Communication. Immediate Responsiveness. Structured Execution. We're Different!

Julie Habibi, Managing Attorney
Managing Attorney
Julie Habibi
Leadership

Built Around Responsiveness, Clarity, and Control.

The firm was built around a simple operating principle: employers deserve clear communication, fast action, and structured control over every file.

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An operations-first approach to defense — designed for California employers operating in high-exposure environments.
Why Habibi

We Set the Standard.

"Habibi" translates to "my dear", a term reserved for people who matter. We chose it intentionally. In an industry where clients often feel ignored or kept in the dark, we built this firm on a different standard: accountability, responsiveness, and respect for the people we represent.

Every file is handled with ownership.

Every client is treated like they matter.

Every case is moved forward with purpose.

It's not just our name. It's our standard.

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Our Name
Habibi · My Dear
People

It's Always About People.

We invest in our team to create better communication, stronger execution, and better outcomes for clients.

Statewide Coverage

Defense, End to End.
All of California.

From Eureka to San Diego. We appear at every WCAB board in California: same lead counsel, every venue, we engineer lower claim costs.

58
Counties
24
WCAB Boards
< 2h
Avg. Response
Alameda County · OaklandAlpine County · MarkleevilleAmador County · JacksonButte County · OrovilleCalaveras County · San AndreasColusa County · ColusaContra Costa County · MartinezDel Norte County · Crescent CityEl Dorado County · PlacervilleFresno County · FresnoGlenn County · WillowsHumboldt County · EurekaImperial County · El CentroInyo County · IndependenceKern County · BakersfieldKings County · HanfordLake County · LakeportLassen County · SusanvilleLos Angeles County · Los AngelesMadera County · MaderaMarin County · San RafaelMariposa County · MariposaMendocino County · UkiahMerced County · MercedModoc County · AlturasMono County · BridgeportMonterey County · SalinasNapa County · NapaNevada County · Nevada CityOrange County · Santa AnaPlacer County · AuburnPlumas County · QuincyRiverside County · RiversideSacramento County · SacramentoSan Benito County · HollisterSan Bernardino County · San BernardinoSan Diego County · San DiegoSan Francisco County · San FranciscoSan Joaquin County · StocktonSan Luis Obispo County · San Luis ObispoSan Mateo County · Redwood CitySanta Barbara County · Santa BarbaraSanta Clara County · San JoseSanta Cruz County · Santa CruzShasta County · ReddingSierra County · DownievilleSiskiyou County · YrekaSolano County · FairfieldSonoma County · Santa RosaStanislaus County · ModestoSutter County · Yuba CityTehama County · Red BluffTrinity County · WeavervilleTulare County · VisaliaTuolumne County · SonoraVentura County · VenturaYolo County · WoodlandYuba County · MarysvilleHQ · HUNTINGTON BEACH
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Bay Area
Downtown Los Angeles skyline with palm trees at golden hour.
Los Angeles
California State Capitol building in Sacramento on a clear day.
Sacramento
California Central Valley almond orchards with Sierra Nevada foothills.
Central Valley
Aerial view of Inland Empire distribution warehouses with Mt. San Gorgonio.
Inland Empire
San Diego harbor and downtown skyline with the Coronado Bridge.
San Diego
Pacific Coast Highway along the Orange County coastline.
Orange County
San Francisco Financial District skyline with the Transamerica Pyramid at dusk.
Northern California
Why We Exist

Built Because Traditional Defense Models Break Down.

Delayed communication, unclear ownership, and reactive workflows create unnecessary stress for employers. We built this differently.

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Response Time vs. Traditional Defense
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Habibi Law
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ILLUSTRATIVE RESPONSE TARGETS
The Habibi Standard

Built for the Business Side of Comp.

Four operational commitments to carriers and employers

01

24-Hour File Intake

Every new assignment acknowledged, indexed, and staffed within one business day — with a named attorney and paralegal on record.

02

Direct Attorney Access

No gatekeepers. Carriers and employers get a mobile line to the attorney handling the file — not a routed inbox.

03

Litigation-First Posture

Every file is evaluated for trial from day one — depositions, MSC strategy, and lien exposure mapped before the first status report.

04

Structured Reporting

Standardized status memos, reserve recommendations, and MSC packages on a fixed cadence. No chasing. No surprises at trial.

Habibi CaseView™

Launching Soon

Real-Time File Visibility

Know what's happening on your file, without waiting for an update. Built to give clients visibility into file movement, communication, and status in real time.

File #WC-2025-0418
Updated 2m ago
Status
Active
Urgency
Priority
Region
Inland Empire
Timeline
  • Intake received
    Mon · 09:14
  • Attorney assigned
    Mon · 09:42
  • Initial review complete
    Mon · 13:08
  • Carrier contacted
    Tue · 10:21
Documents
12
Alerts
2
Frequently Asked

Questions Worth Answering Up Front.

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We'll Take It From Here.

Email your file to Info@HabibiLaw.com  The statewide workers' compensation defense for California employers that need clarity, responsiveness, and control.

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