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.
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About David Jonathan Fishman at a glance
David Jonathan Fishman is a Partner based in Encino, California, practforg at Ballard Rosenberg Golper And Savitt Llp. They haand 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. 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). Actiand member of Professional Associations •California State Bar, Labor and Employment Section •American Bar Association. Serands clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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)
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.
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