Atty. David Jonathan Fishman
David represents management and individual entrepreneurs in all aspects of litigation from inception through resolution. He handles all facets of the litigation process in labor and employment disputes and has successfully arbitrated and tried cases on behalf of his clients.
Employer Advice And Problem Solving & More Attorney · Serving Encino, CA · 25+ Years Experience
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About David Jonathan Fishman at a Glance
David Jonathan Fishman is a Partner based in Encino, California, practicing at Ballard Rosenberg Golper And Savitt Llp. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on employment, wage & hour, trade secrets, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California and (2001). Educated at University of Southern California Law School (J.D. Southern, 2001) and Emory University (B.A. Political, 1998). Active member of Professional Associations •California State Bar, Labor and Employment Section •American Bar Association. Serves clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Jonathan Fishman
- David represents management and individual entrepreneurs in all aspects of litigation from inception through resolution
- He handles all facets of the litigation process in labor and employment disputes and has successfully arbitrated and tried cases on behalf of his clients
- David has defended employers against charges of race, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, and disability discrimination
- harassment
- retaliation
- wrongful discharge in violation of public policy
- unfair competition and defamation
- He also defends employers in wage and hour class actions and Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”) representative actions including claims for overtime, meal and rest periods, waiting time penalties, and other purported wage and hour violations
- David has specific experience under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and federal and California wage and hour laws
- He advises clients regarding personnel policies and procedures, employee discipline matters, employee handbooks, wage and hour compliance, and other employment issues
- He also conducts employee training and investigations at the workplace and has authored several articles on various employment law matters
- Experience David handles complex employment law and wage and hour disputes for a nationwide client base including Fortune 500 companies
- Representative matters include: •Obtained a published opinion by the California Court of Appeal in favor of a hospitality company with regard to time rounding and meal/rest period premium pay
- •Prevailed in a jury trial on behalf of a nationwide retailer in an age and disability discrimination case
- •Secured a defense jury verdict for an entertainment company in a sexual harassment and wrongful constructive termination case
- •Represented a transportation company in successfully opposing class certification and obtaining summary judgment on claims that the company failed to reimburse drivers for reasonable and necessary expenses
- and •Represented an entertainment company in a successful demurrer to claims for disability discrimination, sexual orientation harassment, and retaliation
- Professional Activities & Recognition Honors •Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers (Labor & Employment Law)
Practice Areas Explained
David Jonathan Fishman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Jonathan Fishman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Encino.
Employment Law in Encino
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Wage & Hour Disputes in Encino
David Jonathan Fishman is one of 4,887 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in California →
Trade Secrets in Encino
David Jonathan Fishman is one of 6,604 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Encino
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Government & Administrative Law in Encino
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Encino
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Encino are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Encino Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Encino-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Encino Choose David Jonathan Fishman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Jonathan Fishman's practice in the field of employment, wage & hour, trade secrets, litigation, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Jonathan Fishman brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, wage & hour, and trade secrets, David Jonathan Fishman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Encino
A Encino-based practice means David Jonathan Fishman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David Jonathan Fishman Handles in Encino
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