
Juli Farris, Class Action Attorney in Seattle, Washington
Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, Drug Crimes, and Employment
PartneratKeller Rohrback L.L.P.
Seattle, WA
Practicing class action in Seattle since 1988.
- 38+
- Years practicing
- 9
- Bar admissions
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Juli Farris is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Drug Crimes, and Employment. Juli has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..
- Based in
- Seattle, WA
- Experience
- over 38 years
- Known for
- Class Action · Drug Crimes · Employment
- Handles Class Action, Drug Crimes, and Employment matters from Seattle, WA.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Juli Farris: Juli Farris is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Drug Crimes, and Employment. Juli has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..
Areas of practice
Legal matters Juli takes on
Juli concentrates on class action, drug crimes, employment, general, and internet. Each area below outlines the kind of case Juli handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Employment
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Class Action cases in Seattle, Washington
Juli takes class action matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Juli agrees to represent you.
Drug Crimes cases in Seattle, Washington
Juli takes drug crimes matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Juli agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Seattle, Washington
Juli takes employment matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Juli agrees to represent you.
General cases in Seattle, Washington
Juli takes general matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Juli agrees to represent you.
Internet cases in Seattle, Washington
Juli takes internet matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Juli agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Juli Farris — class action lawyer in Seattle
Juli Farris is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Drug Crimes, and Employment. Juli has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..
Juli is a member of Keller Rohrback’s nationally-recognized Complex Litigation Group and divides her time between the firm’s Seattle and Santa Barbara offices. Her current cases include serving as co-lead counsel representing victims of the 2015 Refugio California Oil Spill and representing patients affected by prescription drug overcharges. She is also part of the team pursuing claims to hold drug manufacturers accountable for the current opioid health crisis.
In addition to her work on environmental torts, consumer protection and whistleblower litigation, Juli has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in class action litigation involving banking and securities regulation, antitrust, ERISA fraud and other areas.
Before she joined Keller Rohrback in 1991, Juli served as a judicial law clerk for Judge E. Grady Jolly of the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and she practiced law at the Washington, D.C. office of Sidley Austin, where her practice involved trial and appellate litigation covering a wide array of subject matters.
Articles & Presentations
•Editorial Board, Washington State Securities Law Deskbook (2012).
•Co-author with Andrew D. Freeman, Grassroots Impact Litigation: Mass Filing of Small Claims, 26 U.S.F.L. Rev. 261 (1992).
Honors & Awards
•Lawdragon, 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, 2025-2026
•Best Lawyers in America, Seattle, Washington, 2026 (Recognized since 2024)
•Litigation - Securities
•Selected to Super Lawyers list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2015-2025
•Selected to Super Lawyers Top 50 Women list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2020
•Selected to Rising Stars list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2000-2001
Juli's approach to class action cases
Juli Farris’ clients count on her commitment to excellence to meet their legal needs. Juli is a member of Keller Rohrback’s nationally-recognized Complex Litigation Group and divides her time between the firm’s Seattle and Santa Barbara offices. Her current cases include serving as co-lead counsel representing victims of the 2015 Refugio California Oil Spill and representing patients affected by…
Clients Juli works with
Juli reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, drug crimes, and employment matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Stanford Law School
J.D. Notes · 1987
Stanford University
B.A. English · 1982
Jurisdictions
Juli's state bar admissions
Eastern District of
2022 · ACTIVE
Southern District of
2003 · ACTIVE
Eastern District of
2001 · ACTIVE
Northern District of
2000 · ACTIVE
Central District of
1999 · ACTIVE
Western District of
1995 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1990 · ACTIVE
California
1989 · ACTIVE
Washington
1988 · ACTIVE
Juli studied at J.D. Notes in Stanford Law School and B.A. English in Stanford University.
Law school and academic background
Juli completed J.D. Notes in Stanford Law School and B.A. English in Stanford University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Juli runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Juli's professional memberships and bar associations
Komen, Puget Sound Affiliate, Former Board Member Treehouse, Board Member Emeritus, Past Board Chair
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Locations
Juli Farris's office in Seattle
Juli's primary office is at 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA, 98101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Juli Farris — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Juli usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Juli charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Juli's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Juli will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in Seattle, Washington
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Juli
Juli discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Juli confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Juli's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Juli Farris
How much does it cost to hire Juli for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Juli walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Juli offer a free consultation?
Juli charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Juli's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Juli's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Washington typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Juli gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Juli take my case if I'm outside Seattle?
Juli is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Juli will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Juli?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Juli will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Juli accepting new class action clients right now?
Juli's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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