Doug M. Larsen - Fresno, CA

Leading Employer Defense and Labor Law Counsel in Fresno

Operating a business in California involves navigating some of the strictest, most rapidly evolving workplace regulations in the country. Based in Fresno, attorney Doug M. Larsen has spent thirty-seven years defending private employers, healthcare providers, agricultural enterprises, and public entities against contentious workplace claims. As a founding shareholder at Fishman, Larsen & Callister, he provides strategic counsel that emphasizes proactive risk reduction, claim avoidance, and aggressive courtroom defense across state and federal courts.

When employee grievances or regulatory audits arise, delayed action can expose a company to severe financial liability. Whether an employer must find a lawyer to defend against a complex class action or needs to hire an attorney to resolve an urgent employee dispute, Doug M. Larsen brings calm judgment and courtroom tenacity to every matter. His steadfast focus helps California businesses protect their assets, avoid costly courtroom trials, and maintain productive workforce relationships.

Strategic Defense for Complex Employment Litigation

Employee lawsuits can threaten a company's operational viability and community reputation. Doug M. Larsen possesses decades of courtroom experience litigating high-exposure employment matters before the California Superior Court, federal district courts, and administrative agencies such as the California Civil Rights Department and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Key areas of litigation defense include:

• Wage and Hour Disputes: Defending employers against complex claims involving overtime calculations, rest and meal break penalties, off-the-clock work allegations, and payroll recordkeeping disputes.
• PAGA and Class Action Defense: Providing aggressive defense against representative actions brought under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), challenging class certification and limiting statutory exposure.
• Wrongful Termination and Retaliation: Defending companies against allegations of retaliatory firing, whistleblower claims, and public policy violations.
• Workplace Discrimination and Harassment: Handling sensitive claims involving allegations of sexual harassment, age, gender, race, medical condition, or disability discrimination.
• Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition: Enforcing non-solicitation covenants, non-disclosure agreements, and protecting proprietary company information against departing personnel.
• ERISA and False Claims Act Defense: Representing employers, benefit plans, and fiduciaries in regulatory inquiries and federal statutory litigation.

Proactive Claim Avoidance and Human Resource Strategy

Recognizing that the best defense is preventing disputes before they reach the courthouse, Doug M. Larsen pioneered innovative human resource compliance programs for California businesses. Through executive training, handbook audits, and compliant workplace policies, he helps business owners establish clear procedures covering leaves of absence, progressive discipline, and remote work guidelines.

Trusted Legal Partnership for Central Valley Employers

Doug M. Larsen earned his undergraduate degree and his Juris Doctor from Brigham Young University, gaining admission to the State Bar of California in 1989. Known among clients and peers for his practical problem-solving and responsive communication, he delivers cost-effective legal defense tailored to each client's industry. If you need an attorney urgently to respond to an administrative charge or demand letter, Fishman, Larsen & Callister delivers decades of proven employer advocacy.