Strategic Legal Counseling

Stedile Law Firm provides strategic legal counseling to businesses and individuals across California and Brazil. We combine legal precision with creative problem-solving and cultural fluency to help clients resolve complex matters, prevent future issues, and move forward with confidence.

For Businesses

At Stedile Law Firm, we serve as the outsourced legal department for companies that want the depth of in-house counsel with the flexibility of outside support. With over 15 years of cross-border experience, we provide practical, business-minded legal solutions that protect and empower growing organizations. We help business owners anticipate risks, stay compliant, and operate confidently in an ever-changing regulatory landscape. We assist business clients with:

  • Corporate structuring and compliance

  • Contracts

  • Negotiation and dispute resolution

  • Employment law counseling

  • Business transactions, mergers, and acquisitions

  • Risk management and strategic advisory

  • Acting as your ongoing Outside General Counsel or Outsourced Legal Department

  • Proposition 65 (“Prop 65”) notice defense and settlement negotiations

For Individuals

Stedile Law Firm represents individuals and families in a wide range of complex legal issues that require focused analysis and strategic guidance. We provide clear, practical direction at every stage and work efficiently toward effective resolution. We assist individual clients with:

  • Consumer disputes

  • Contracts

  • Trust and estate disputes

  • Insurance coverage and bad-faith claims (including pet insurance)

  • Representation or advisory services for cross-border issues involving Brazil and the U.S.

  • Summary marriage dissolution and consensual marriage dissolution

Our approach is hands-on, transparent, and rooted in communication. Whether you are launching a new venture, negotiating a contract, or resolving a dispute, we focus on efficiency, clarity, and results.

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Julia Annes Stedile

Attorney

Julia Annes Stedile is a dual-qualified attorney licensed in Brazil and California, representing the fifth generation of lawyers in her family. She earned her law degree from Universidade do Vale do Itajaí in 2009 and an LL.M. in International Law from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2013.

Julia began her career at her family’s law firm in Brazil, went on to become In-House Counsel for South America’s largest cosmetics company, and later brought her practice to California, passing the Bar on her first try. Since founding Stedile Law Firm, she has carried the same drive and creative energy that have defined her career. Julia approaches every matter with a fresh perspective, transforming legal complexities into clear paths forward. For Julia, contracts aren’t chores; they’re tools. She knows how to turn fine print into leverage and legal challenges into strategic wins.

Contact us.

info@stedilelawfirm.com

San Diego - CA

Words from Our Clients

  • I've known Julia for a couple of years now, as a regular client. She is bright, well-trained, highly professional, and very knowledgeable. I learned quickly that I could trust her legal opinions and advice without question. If she is unsure of anything, she will guide me within safe boundaries, and follow up later with a definitive answer or clarification if needed. From the first time I worked with her, it was obvious to me that I wouldn't want to be in a meeting involving legal matters without her being present. She always has my best interest in mind, and I feel much more confident knowing she is present to provide counsel if needed. It is also worth pointing out that her interpersonal skills working with staff are very impressive. She is firm and professional, but never stuffy In this way she sets a great example for younger and less experienced people around her. I have never seen her act in a disrespectful or condescending way to anyone. She communicates clearly, and she also listens. I have noticed, in our dealings, that her influence on her staff as well as my own is to elevate their game so that the collaboration makes everyone stronger.

    Don Fithian, M.D.

  • Working with Julia was a game changer for our business. When we received a Prop 65 notice, we were overwhelmed and unsure where to start. Julia immediately took control of the situation, explained every step clearly, handled the matter with confidence and strategy. Her dedication and deep understanding of Proposition 65 led to a swift and favorable resolution without costly litigation. She protected our company and gave us peace of mind.

    Pinpoint Cafe

  • I was referred to Stedile Law Firm by a good friend. I had a complex dispute with a business and an insurance company, and Julia helped me tremendously. She used her deep knowledge in this area and saved me thousands of dollars. Julia devoted a lot of time and passion to exploring every possibility and gave me honest, solid advice. Even when it wasn’t exactly what I wanted to hear, I completely trusted her judgment. She handled my case with professionalism and integrity, and her fees were very fair considering how much she saved me. Julia is a brilliant, personable, and compassionate attorney. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal advice.

    Fernando P. da Silva

  • Julia is very professional and courteous. She fights for the best results and communicates with me during the whole process. She’s one smart lady.

    Xiaoping Wang