Leonard Torres

Since 1974, Len Torres has tried numerous cases for a variety of clients. He has represented individuals, businesses, and public entities in partnership disputes, transactional matters, and lawsuits concerning professional liability, auto accidents, personal injury, products liability, employment, and construction site accidents. Mr. Torres founded his current practice, Torres & Brenner, in 1981 with a focus on medical malpractice defense, and draws on his experience as a litigator and U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran. His commitment is to provide thoughtful and effective trial representation in a service-oriented, small-firm setting.

Mr. Torres is a military veteran with a track record of successful jury and court trial experience. He has represented public entities, businesses, non-profits, insurance companies, and individuals in transactional matters as well as lawsuits concerning medical professional liability, auto accidents, personal injury, products liability, employment, and construction site accidents.

"Mr. Torres served with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company in Vietnam, and was awarded the Bronze Star with a Combat "V" by Lt. Gen. Victor Krulak. He later commanded a Marine security detachment on the U.S.S. Galeveston (CLG-3). Today, Mr. Torres volunteers in the community to help young veterans. He has served on the boards of the Marines' Memorial Association, the Marines' Memorial Theater, and Huntington Medical Research Institutes. His publications include: • Chapter Co-author, "Jury Selection,” CEB’s “California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice,” (2000, 1997, 1996, 1994) • Chapter Co-author, "Right To Counsel; The Attorney-Client Relationship," CEB’s “California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice,” (1986)"