Tressler expands California insurance practice with 18 attorneys

Tressler LLP has added 18 California attorneys over the past year, doubled its San Francisco office and is still hiring as client demand grows. The firm is also expanding into AI-related coverage, entertainment defense and other litigation areas across California.

Why it matters: - Tressler’s California expansion shows rising demand for insurance coverage and defense counsel as clients push for faster, lower-cost service. - The firm is also building capacity in newer risk areas, including AI-related claims and entertainment production disputes.

What happened: - Tressler LLP said Oct. 22 that it added 18 attorneys across California in the past year. - The national law firm now operates in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and San Francisco. - Tressler is recruiting experienced insurance coverage and defense attorneys for in-office, hybrid and remote roles. - The firm said it is expanding to support a growing national client base.

The details: - Linda Bondi Morrison, managing partner of Tressler’s Orange County office, said the firm recently opened two new California offices. - Morrison said the firm is continuing to exceed client expectations with responsive, cost-effective insurance legal services. - Tressler says it offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development and work-life balance. - The firm is certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S.A. and received U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms Award. - Joseph “J.J.” Minioza, managing partner of Tressler’s San Francisco office, said clients value the firm’s technology, responsive service and quick case handling. - Minioza said attorneys joining Tressler benefit from teamwork and monthly professional development trainings. - Minioza joined Tressler last year with seven attorneys to launch the San Francisco office. - The San Francisco office has more than doubled and now has 14 attorneys, three paralegals and four administrative staff members. - The San Francisco team plans to move into a new space in 2027 to handle continued growth. - Edwin N. Schwartz became managing partner of Tressler’s new San Diego office earlier this year. - Tressler has more than 40 years in business and 10 offices across the United States. - Attorneys and groups interested in joining the firm can apply at Tressler careers.

Between the lines: - Tressler is leaning into specialized coverage work tied to emerging technologies, especially AI claims opinions and defense. - Linda Bondi Morrison was recently interviewed by Law360 about AI celebrity deepfakes and hosted a Tressler Talk webinar on coverage for social media and AI-generated content claims. - The firm also expanded its entertainment and production company defense work nationwide, including film and television productions, on-set injuries, premises liability and transportation-related incidents. - Tressler said it is seeing more employment, environmental, transportation and habitability defense matters in California.

What’s next: - Tressler plans to add more lateral hires and practice groups as it grows further in California. - The San Francisco office is expected to move into larger space in 2027. - The firm will continue recruiting attorneys to support insurance, defense and emerging-risk work across its California offices.