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Telephone: (415) 887-9797



Facsimile: (415) 887-9796



Email: jd@durrell-law.com



Mailing Address:

 

75 Gate 5 Road,

Sausalito CA 94965


Office Locations:


75 Gate 5 Road,
Sausalito CA 94965

                

202 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach CA 92660

 

Justine Durrell is a San Francisco Bay Area personal injury attorney well known for her skill in handling challenging, cutting-edge cases.  She is a former partner of Ramsey & Durrell, LLP, a firm distinguished over the years for its integrity in representing hundreds of survivors of childhood sexual abuse.  Maja Ramsey and Ms. Durrell were among the first lawyers in the country to handle cases involving sexual abuse by priests and recovered millions of dollars on behalf of the survivors. 


In addition to her experience with sexual abuse over her twenty years of legal practice, Ms. Durrell has developed a reputation in other areas of  law which are scientifically challenging.  These include cases involving exposures to pesticides and mold where proof of the cause of the injuries is often difficult.  Further, she is currently doing innovative legal work in women’s health and biotechnology, staying abreast of the burgeoning field of stem cell research and assisted reproductive technology. 

   

Examples of some of her past representative cases with difficult legal questions include:

  1. Bulletthe wrongful death of a woman brought to the emergency room of a County hospital where decedent and health care providers were exposed to mysterious toxic fumes;

  2. Justine Durrell, Esq.a case against numerous defendants for a child with a debilitating neurological disease following extensive mold exposure; and

  3. a physician/fertility clinic accused of failing to disclose to patients the clinic’s mix-up of their embryos.


Ms. Durrell applies her skills of persistence and creativity to all her cases, including insurance disputes, automobile collisions, wrongful death and other personal injury matters.  In representing her clients she listens to the injured parties’ needs, encourages mediation when appropriate and is dedicated to an exceptional representation of the clients’ best interests, including litigation and trial.  For people who have suffered an injury or injustice, the way back is often difficult.  Not only does Ms. Durrell work vigorously for the best results for her clients, but she helps ease the arduous process.  By handling a few number of cases at one time and working closely with the clients, she is better able to serve them and their interests.

Initial consultations are free of charge.  If you have questions about a potential legal case please feel free to call and speak with Ms. Durrell.



Professional Associations and Memberships

  1. State Bar of California, Member

  2. San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

  3. •Member

  4. •Member of Board of Directors 1996-2000

  5. •Chair, Women’s Caucus 1998-2000

  6. BulletMarin County Bar Association, Member

  7. BulletAmerican Association for Justice, Member

  8. BulletRockRose Institute (Promoting Non-Violent Conflict Resolution)

  9. •Co-Founder

  10. •Member of Board of Directors


Bar Admissions

  1. BulletCalifornia, 1989

  2. BulletCalifornia Supreme Court, 1989

  3. BulletU.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1989

  4. BulletU.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1990


Published Works

 
  “Women’s Eggs: Exceptional Endings” , Hastings Women’s Law Journal,  January 2011.
 
  “From Conflict to Connection” , Professional BusinessWomen of California Connections, Spring 2009, p. 21. See http://www.pbwcconnections.com

  1. Bullet"Can the Law Handle Human Cloning?"
    Reprinted with permission of TRIAL (October 2002) Copyright American Association for Justice, formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA®)

  2. Bullet"Keeping Secrets With Confidentiality Agreements”
    Reprinted with permission of TRIAL (August 1998) Copyright American Association for Justice, formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA®)
    *    This article was cited in the bibliography of the 2000 Forum for State Court Judges Materials on Secrecy Practices in the Courts. 


Speaking/Teaching Engagements

  1. Facing Violence: Justice, Religion & Conflict Resolution World Forum 2007 an event for 500 participants organized by RockRose Institute, of which Ms. Durrell is a co-founder.  A Practice in Intentional Integrity, a workshop to improve communication skills while in conflict, taught in collaboration with three other women attorneys - March 2000 through October 2003. Discovery presented by Continuing Education of the Bar - 2001.  Gender Bias presented by San Francisco Trial Lawyers -2000.  Sexual Torts presented by San Francisco Trial Lawyers - 1999.  Discovery presented by San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association - 1998.  Sexual Abuse presented by New Mexico Trial Lawyers -1995.


Education

  1. BulletLaw degree acquired through the California State Bar Law Office Study Program, 1989

  2. BulletUniversity of Colorado, Bachelor of Arts, 1969

  3. BulletChicago Theological Seminary, 1969

  4. BulletUniversity of Colorado, post-graduate, 1970


Past Employment Positions

  1. BulletPartner at Ramsey & Durrell, LLP, 1994-2009

  2. BulletAssociate at Law Offices of Maja Ramsey, 1992-1994

  3. BulletAssociate at Law Offices of Mahmoud Abouzeid, Jr., 1989-1991


Trial Litigation Support

  1. In large and/or complex cases Law Offices of Justine Durrell co-counsels with Law Offices of Ronald B. Schwartz  (www.wintrials.com) which provides additional legal resources and extensive trial experience.