Chariese Solorio focuses her practice in product liability litigation, defending motor vehicle manufacturers in complex negligence and product liability cases involving catastrophic personal injuries and wrongful death. She has litigated a wide array of disputes in both federal and state courts. Prior to joining Snell & Wilmer, Chariese represented California public entities in defending against a variety of allegations, including general torts, wrongful death, civil rights, and premises and personal injury liability.
Defended large automobile manufacturer in toxic tort case
Defend a seaport public entity in slip and fall personal injury claim
Assist in the defense of a natural ingredient manufacturer in claims of deceptive labeling and fraud
Defended water heater manufacturer against negligence and product liability claims
Represent American multinational telecommunications company with nationwide litigation matters involving breach of contract for telecommunications services
Defended the distributor of electric powered scooters against allegations of personal injury related to the design of the scooter
Defended large automobile manufacturers in cases involving wrongful death claims involving allegations related to vehicle design
Defended American multinational automaker against allegations of personal injury as a result of air bag deployment
Defended American multinational automaker against allegations of personal injury and wrongful death related to vehicle rollovers
Assisted in the defense of a manufacturer of motorcycles and other motorized vehicles and products against allegations of negligence and product liability related to injuries resulting from the rollover of an off-road vehicle
Represented an assisted living facility in its defense of a class action involving allegations of fraud related to claims of insufficient staffing
Represented individuals applying for a U nonimmigrant visa
Represented individuals seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification and lawful permanent residency
University of California, Irvine School of Law (J.D., 2015)
Staff Editor, UC Irvine Law Review
Participant, Moot Court
Pro Bono Honors
Secretary/Treasurer, Criminal Law Society
Sponsorship Committee Member, Public Interest Law Fund
Latina/o Law Students Association
University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., Political Science, 2010)
UCLA Bunche Scholar
College of Letters and Sciences Honors Program
Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County (2014-Present)