Alfredo Torrijos

Alfredo Torrijos brings a rare combination of technical sophistication, corporate strategy, and aggressive litigation experience to Haffner Law. Serving clients from the firm’s locations in Los Angeles and throughout California, he represents individuals, employees, and small businesses against some of the largest corporations in the world.

Unlike many attorneys who have only ever worked in law firms, Alfredo began his career in the corporate and financial sectors. This background gives him a unique “insider” perspective on how defendants operate, allowing him to anticipate their tactics and dismantle their defenses.

“I prepare every case as if it is definitely going to trial. My job is to handle the legal war so you can focus on your recovery.”

The “Insider” Advantage

Before attending Stanford Law School, Alfredo worked as a staff accountant and systems developer for Litton Industries and later as a Management Consultant for The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). At BCG, he advised massive companies in the pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and utility sectors.

He saw firsthand how these corporations evaluate risk, manage costs, and make decisions. Today, he uses that knowledge to litigate against them.

Alfredo is also technically fluent in SQL, C++, and C#. In modern litigation, where evidence is often buried in massive databases and complex electronic records, Alfredo does not just review the documents, he understands the systems behind them. This technical fluency is a critical asset in complex class actions and commercial litigation.

Litigation & Trial Experience

Alfredo focuses on complex litigation matters, including catastrophic injury, sexual assault, employment disputes, consumer fraud, and bad faith insurance claims.

His track record includes one of the most significant settlements in U.S. history. In 2021, Alfredo was named a CAOC Trial Lawyer of the Year for his role in representing plaintiffs in the University of Southern California (USC) / Dr. George Tyndall litigation. The case was resolved for a historic $852 million settlement– the largest known settlement in a sexual abuse case and the largest personal injury settlement against a university in U.S. history.

Alfredo has successfully represented consumers in class actions against major technology and insurance entities, including Google, Yahoo!, CitySearch, Nationwide Insurance, Progressive, and State Farm.

Appellate Experience

Alfredo maintains a robust appellate practice, having written and argued dozens of briefs that have shaped California law. Several of his cases have resulted in published opinions that improved protections for consumers and employees, including:

• Cordova v. 21st Century Ins. Co.
• Johnson v. GlaxoSmithKline, Inc.
• Hughes v. Progressive Direct Insurance Company
• Safeway, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles

The Person Behind the Professional

Alfredo is the son of Cuban immigrants who left everything behind to start over in the United States. His parents’ resilience and insistence on fairness shaped his view of the law: it exists to protect those who cannot protect themselves.

He lives in Granada Hills with his wife and two children. Their home is a multicultural hub where English, Spanish, and Farsi are spoken daily. Alfredo is fully fluent in Spanish. He takes pride in speaking directly with his Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring they understand every step of the legal process without the barrier of an interpreter.

Outside of the courtroom, Alfredo can usually be found outdoors at O’Melveny Park or in his garden. He has a passion for gardening that has turned into a family tradition: growing giant pumpkins and watermelons.

Education & Admissions

• Stanford Law School | Juris Doctor (2001)
• California State University, Northridge | B.S., Business Administration (Finance), summa cum laude (1997)
• Bar Admissions: State Bar of California (Admitted 2002)

Association Memberships

• American Bar Association (ABA) Member
• American Association for Justice (AAJ) Member
• Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Member
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) Member

Awards

• CAOC Trial Lawyer of the Year (2021)
• Southern California Super Lawyer (2015 – 2022)

Presentations

• Dealing with Professional Objectors (June 12, 2018, 12th Annual Class Action and Mass Tort Seminar)
• Structuring Class Settlements to Obtain Court Approval (September 20, 2017, Stafford Publications)
• Class Actions in the Age of Big Data (November 15, 2014, 2014 Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Convention)
• Structuring Class Settlements That Will Get Approved (October 2, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education 2014 Wage & Hour Litigation & Management)
• Class Action Settlements: Rule 68 Offers of Judgment and Other Strategic Tools (April 11, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education 2014 Class Action Conference)
• Getting Your Settlement Approved (September 2014, JAMS Class Action Seminar)
• The Changing Standards of Class Certification (January 10, 2014, Bridgeport Continuing Education Consumer Class Action Conference)
• Class Actions: Recent Developments (January 2014, myLawCLE)
• CAFA Removal and Remand: Latest Developments (March 29, 2011, Stafford Publications)
• Is it better to file a nationwide class action or state-only class action? (January 28, 2010, Consumer Attorneys of California 4th Annual Class Action Seminar)

Articles

• Notice 2.0: How Technology is Changing Class Action Notice Procedures (January 2011, Westlaw Journal)
• The Internet, Indispensable for Providing Class Action Notice (August 16, 2010, Los Angeles Daily Journal)
• The Rise of “Professional Objectors” in the Class Action Settlements (July 8, 2010, Los Angeles Daily Journal)
• The End of Consumer Class Action Arbitrations (May 14, 2010, Los Angeles Daily Journal)