McCormick Barstow LLP - Fresno, CA

Full-Service Legal Excellence and Business Advocacy in Fresno

For more than seven decades, McCormick Barstow LLP has stood as a cornerstone of legal excellence in California's Central Valley. Established in 1951, the firm has grown from a local partnership into a comprehensive full-service powerhouse with offices in Fresno, Modesto, San Luis Obispo, Las Vegas, Reno, and Cincinnati. McCormick Barstow delivers sophisticated legal solutions to agricultural enterprises, healthcare systems, financial institutions, school districts, and emerging commercial entities. Clients seeking to hire a business litigation lawyer or retain seasoned corporate counsel benefit from the collective knowledge of over one hundred attorneys dedicated to safeguarding client assets and resolving high-stakes disputes. Whether negotiating complex transactions or defending against multimillion-dollar claims in state or federal court, McCormick Barstow offers the strategic foresight necessary to achieve enduring success.

Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Practice Capabilities

The firm maintains specialized practice groups spanning virtually every facet of modern civil jurisprudence. Working as recognized leaders among business and real estate lawyers, McCormick Barstow provides comprehensive services, including:

• Business litigation lawyers handling complex commercial disputes, partnership dissolutions, and breach of fiduciary duty claims
• Contract lawyers delivering precise commercial drafting, contract negotiations, and corporate compliance guidance
• Business formation lawyers structuring limited liability companies, joint ventures, and corporate mergers and acquisitions
• Commercial real estate lawyers and residential real estate lawyers advising on land use, zoning, CEQA compliance, and property transactions
• Employment and labor lawyers defending public and private employers against wage-and-hour disputes, discrimination claims, and PAGA class actions
• Wills, estate planning and probate lawyers drafting complex living trusts, business succession plans, and managing trust litigation
• Insurance coverage and defense litigation, bad faith claims, and specialized professional liability defense
• Divorce and family law lawyers representing individuals in high-asset marital dissolutions and custody agreements

Proven Courtroom Advocacy and Practical Solutions

McCormick Barstow has earned a reputation for combining courtroom strength with practical, business-minded problem solving. The firm's litigators possess extensive appellate and trial experience across state and federal venues, consistently securing landmark verdicts and appellate reversals for institutional clients. At the same time, the firm prioritizes risk mitigation and proactive counsel, helping business owners navigate California's intricate regulatory landscape before conflicts arise. By integrating transactional insight with aggressive litigation capabilities, the firm delivers tailored strategies that minimize exposure and protect corporate profitability.

Recognized Leadership and Community Commitment

Distinguished by its AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and consistent top-tier rankings in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, McCormick Barstow represents the pinnacle of professional integrity. When enterprises need to find an experienced attorney to handle critical legal challenges, the firm's North Fresno headquarters provides responsive, multidisciplinary support backed by state-of-the-art technological infrastructure. Dedicated to civic leadership and pro bono service throughout the Central Valley, McCormick Barstow remains committed to fostering economic vitality and providing client-centered representation of the highest order.