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Paralegal
Justicia Barrios II
Justicia ('Tiscia') Barrios II is the Stage 1 Paralegal at Fortis, specializing in the negotiation and pre-litigation phase. A foreign-licensed attorney, Justicia leverages her extensive background in litigation and legal research to build early leverage and position cases for high-value outcomes. Her background includes providing strategic legal advice and navigating both civil and criminal matters, ensuring every case is grounded in rigorous accuracy and compliance from the outset.
Biography
Justicia ('Ticia') Barrios II serves as the Stage 1 Paralegal at Fortis Employment Law, where she is responsible for the critical first phase of our high-stakes cases. Ticia's role is built on the belief that a case’s ultimate value is determined by the strength of its foundation. She focuses on the negotiation and pre-litigation stage, helping our attorneys develop the leverage necessary to secure results through meticulous legal research and strategic thinking.
Ticia brings a sophisticated legal perspective to the Fortis team as a licensed attorney in the Philippines. Her background in private practice and litigation allows her to navigate complex discovery and case analysis with a level of rigor that few firms can offer at the pre-litigation level. At Fortis, she uses her experience in interviewing clients and preparing comprehensive legal submissions to ensure that every case is positioned for maximum recovery.
Although she is not licensed to practice law in Maryland, Ticia's international legal experience—which includes drafting high-level legal documents for firms in Australia and the United States—and her tactical approach to dispute resolution are essential to the Fortis "Straight Talk" philosophy. She ensures that our clients are prepared, informed, and backed by a legal team that begins strategizing for victory the moment a case is accepted.
Experience
With a background as a licensed attorney in the Philippines, Ticia has managed the initial litigation and negotiation phases for a diverse range of civil and criminal matters. Her expertise in evidence gathering, drafting complex legal submissions, and case positioning allows Fortis to build immediate leverage against Maryland employers.
Practice Areas
Justicia focuses on negotiation strategy, pre-litigation discovery, and case positioning. She serves as the primary point of contact for the "Stage 1" phase of wrongful termination and retaliation matters, utilizing her experience in client interviewing and legal drafting to ensure cases are built for success from the outset.