Julian Alwill

Julian Alwill is a Santa Barbara employment and civil rights lawyer who represents clients throughout Southern California. His practice includes workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, employee misclassification, and contract claims. He also handles matters involving consumer rights, fraud, and misrepresentation. Through negotiation and litigation, he helps clients address workplace misconduct, unpaid compensation, and other disputes that can affect their careers, businesses, and financial security.

Julian earned a B.A. in Economics and Latin from the University of California, Irvine in 2005. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2008. He is also admitted before the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California. His academic training and courtroom experience support a practical approach to complex employment and civil rights issues.

Julian has handled claims involving sexual harassment, racial discrimination, unpaid wages, overtime violations, constructive discharge, and worker classification. His reported results include a $287,000 verdict for a misclassified helicopter pilot and a $166,000 verdict for a homecare worker in an unpaid wage and overtime case. He has also obtained settlements in matters involving workplace harassment, racial discrimination, withheld wages, and a child sexual abuse claim arising from foster care.

Julian Alwill has been selected to Rising Stars from 2015 through 2023 and to Super Lawyers beginning in 2024. His professional involvement includes the California Employment Lawyers Association, the Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association, the Santa Barbara County Bar Association, and the Santa Barbara Inns of Court. He has also presented employment law programs for human resources audiences and supported Domestic Violence Solutions through pro bono service. His work reflects careful preparation, clear communication, and a commitment to protecting clients’ rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Rothschild & Alwill, APC
• Member, California State Bar
• Member, Santa Barbara Bar Association
• Member, California Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, William L. Gordon Inn of Court

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• UC Irvine
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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