05 Feb 2026
Hill Farrer & Burrill Welcomes Back Trial Lawyer Tony Tootell as Partner
"Hill Farrer & Burrill welcomes Tony Tootell as Partner to its trial and dispute resolution team, where he will work on renewable energy, complex contract, construction, real estate and regulatory disputes."
Tony represents clients in complex contract and business tort matters, including construction and manufacturing disputes, real estate conflicts and regulatory and tariff-related issues. His trial experience includes bench trials involving option contracts, environmental indemnity claims and land use disputes. His work in renewable energy dispute resolution spans a wide range of technologies and project types, and he advises clients in disputes involving construction, financing, operations and regulatory matters.
Earlier in his practice, Tony spent four years as an Associate at Hill Farrer & Burrill, building a foundation as a trial lawyer before expanding his experience at leading national firms. He later practiced at Bryan Cave and most recently at Foley & Lardner. He joins Hill Farrer & Burrill as a Partner. Tony earned his J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California.