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Ross E. Bautista

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Ross E. Bautista

  • San Diego
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Ross helps clients navigate high-stakes product liability and consumer class-action litigation with strategic insight and trial-tested advocacy.

Ross Bautista is a trial lawyer who defends leading companies in the e-commerce, consumer product, pharmaceutical, aviation, cosmetic, and food and beverage industries. He has a notable track record of securing defense verdicts, early dismissals, no-fault judgments, and favorable settlements in state and federal courts across the United States.

Ross’ litigation practice covers the full spectrum of dispute resolution—from pre-litigation strategy and risk management to trial, arbitration, and appeal. He’s successfully handled high-stakes cases involving product liability, mass torts, premises liability, aviation and automotive accidents, and other complex commercial disputes. With experience on both sides of the courtroom, Ross delivers tactical, results-driven advocacy that consistently yields favorable outcomes. He has helped plaintiffs recover more than $40 million in damages and has effectively defended corporate clients against high-exposure claims.

Beyond the courtroom, Ross is a trusted adviser to corporate leaders, offering strategic guidance on litigation avoidance, risk management, and complex legal challenges. Ross is valued for his ability to translate legal strategy into business-focused solutions, earning the confidence of clients who rely on him for both his advocacy and practical insight.

Education & Credentials

Education

  • University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2016
  • Arizona State University, B.S., Communication, magna cum laude, 2013

Bar and Court Admissions

  • California
  • Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Related Employment

  • Carpenter & Zuckerman, Beverly Hills, CA, Senior Trial Attorney, 2024-2025
  • Perkins Coie, San Diego, CA, Associate, 2020-2024
  • Higgs, Fletcher & Mack LLP, San Diego, CA, Associate, 2017-2020

Professional Recognition

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, 2024-2026

  • Recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, 2020-2025

Impact

Professional Leadership

  • Association of Business Trial Lawyers, Leadership Development Committee Member, 2023
  • University of San Diego School of Law Alumni Association’s Board of Directors, Board Member, 2019
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