Atty. Summit S. Dhillon
Summit S. Dhillon of Wood Smith Henning & Berman successfully represents clients in state and federal civil matters.
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Summit S. Dhillon is a Partner based in Fresno, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Duke University (B.A., 2005). Active member of State Bar of California Fresno County Bar Association. Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Summit S. Dhillon of Wood Smith Henning & Berman successfully represents clients in state and federal civil matters
- His considerable experience includes professional liability, commercial and business litigation, employment, medical malpractice, breach of contract, and general insurance matters
- He defends insurance agents and brokers in professional liability actions in a burgeoning area of the law in California
- Summit is likewise experienced in professional liability matters that pertain to real estate agents, appraisers and architects
- Summit’s practice also includes handling the defense of employment matters on behalf of employers throughout California
- He also handles real estate transactions, landlord/tenant matters, and leasing
- Summit's particular expertise lies in professional liability, personal injury defense, including catastrophic loss, and employment matters
- In recognition of his career achievements and commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, Summit was selected for inclusion to the Lawyers of Color’s Nation’s Best 2020 list
- Lawyers of Color is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting diversity in the legal profession and advancing democracy and equality in marginalized communities
- The Nation’s Best recognizes law firm partners and in-house counsel for their exceptional accomplishments in the legal field
- Summit received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Duke University and his juris doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law
- During law school, Summit clerked for the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California, Civil Department
- Summit has been published in the well-known International Business Transactions, Third Edition, by Professor Ralph H. Folsom
- This article details the processes and history of the World Trade Organization’s Dispute Resolution Process and its application to the lengthy legal dispute between the United States government and the government of Antigua
- Since law school, Summit has represented both large and small corporations, partnership entities and individuals in various courts and transactions throughout California
- Summit has negotiated and drafted multi-million dollar lease deals and real estate transactions with Fortune 500 companies such as Best Buy and Bed Bath & Beyond, amongst others
- He has also successfully represented clients before the Agricultural Labor Relations Board in matters concerning unionization and other general employment and labor activities
- In addition to his position with the firm, Summit has worked pro bono for the Fresno Sikh Association and Sikh American Legal Defense Fund
- He is fluent in Punjabi and proficient in Hindi and Spanish
- In his spare time, Summit is an avid golfer
- Newsroom News •WSHB Names Eight New Partners Newsroom, 1.29.18 •Key Changes In Newly Amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Newsroom, 2.19.16 Publications •Ruling Clears 49ers in Lawsuit Linked to Fan’s Tragic Death Case Updates, 2.19.25 •Court Rules False Online Posts About Contractor Actionable as Libel Case Updates, 1.22.24 •If Your Lease Term Exceeds 99 Years Revisions Should Be on Your Radar Case Updates, 3.27.23 In the News •Jury Denies Nuclear Claim in Dog Bite Lawsuit •Ruling Clears 49ers in Lawsuit Linked to Fan’s Tragic Death •Court Rules False Online Posts About Contractor Actionable as Libel •If Your Lease Term Exceeds 99 Years Revisions Should Be on Your Radar Honors & Recognitions •Selected as a Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' for Civil Litigation in Fresno, CA (2023) •Named to Lawyers of Color’s Nation’s Best 2020 List
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Summit S. Dhillon's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Summit S. Dhillon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Summit S. Dhillon is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Summit S. Dhillon is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Summit S. Dhillon is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
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 Fresno 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 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.
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