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Douglas M Larsen

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Contact Information

Fishman, Larsen, Goldring & Zeitler

7112 North Fresno Street Suite 450

Fresno, CA 93720

Office: 559-256-5000

Fax: 559-256-5005
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I have been married for 28 years. We haveseven children and two grandchildren. Life is good in the Larsen home! I have been engaged in employment law for... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 4 reviews “Committed to Excellence and a Vital Organizational Resource” Posted by: a Employment client, about 3 years ago. Client Review: Mr. Larsen has provided a life-line of support in the dynamic and complex environment that is part of conducting business in compliance with... more Flag “"Very professional, knowledgeable, and great to work with"” Posted by: a Employment client, over 3 years ago. Client Review: Doug Larsen has been our employment law attorney for 12 years. I am the Director of HR for a company for which I have worked for 27 years. Doug has... more Flag View all 4 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 1 endorsement Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer's work. I have know Mr. Larsen for many years. He is/was the "go-to" guy for me and my former lawfirm, answering all our... more Endorsement from lawyer: Mark Broughton , Fresno (CA), Over 1 year ago

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“Committed to Excellence and a Vital Organizational Resource”

Posted by: a Employment client, about 3 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Larsen has provided a life-line of support in the dynamic and complex environment that is part of conducting business in compliance with... more

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“"Very professional, knowledgeable, and great to work with"”

Posted by: a Employment client, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: Doug Larsen has been our employment law attorney for 12 years. I am the Director of HR for a company for which I have worked for 27 years. Doug has... more

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I endorse this lawyer's work. I have know Mr. Larsen for many years. He is/was the "go-to" guy for me and my former lawfirm, answering all our... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mark Broughton , Fresno (CA), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

License

22 years since Douglas M Larsen was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
California	Active	1989	02/10/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Owner at Fishman, Larsen, Goldring & Zeitler	2000–present
Adjunct Professor at California State Univ., Fresno	2002–2002

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School	Law	JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude	1989
Brigham Young University	Political Science	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1986

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Order of the Coif	Brigham Young Univ. Chapter	1989
American Jurisprudence, Property	Bancroft-Whitney	1986

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Admitted	United States District Court for the Central District of California	2004-present
Chair	Central Valley HR & Safety Conference	2001-present

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Contribution

Contributor Level 10

Answers:	35	Legal Answers
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Guides:	13	Legal Guides
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Cases

Martinez v. John A. Barker & Assocs.

Outcome: Order dismising the action with prejudice affirmed

United States ex rel. Sequoia Orange Co. v. Baird-Neece Packing Corp.

Outcome: Court affirmed the decision dismissing action

United States ex rel. Sequoia Orange Co. v. Sunland Packing House Co.

Outcome: Dismissal of the action

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Calling The Boss An "F-ing Crook" -- Is This Language Protected By Law So Long As You Don't Hit Him?	California Blogspot	2012
Chapter 23, Employment Agencies	Employment Discrimination Law 3d ed. (BNA)	1998

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
2011 Employment Law Update	Visalia County Employer Advisory Council	2011
How to Prepare and Train for an Investigation	Workplace 2010 Business Conference	2010

Top Reasons Employers Get into Trouble	Visalia County Employer Advisory Council	2010
The Value of One	Employer and Employee Recognition Luncheon	2010
Employment Law Update	Central California Association of Health Care Recruiters	2010
Wage & Hour Update; Coordinating Leaves of Absences	Advanced Employment Law: Working Through Common Problems	2009
Employment Law Update	2009 Employment Law Update for California Businesses	2009
The Real Cost of a Wage Claim: California's New Billion Dollar Industry	Understanding Wage & Hour Laws in California	2008
How to Avoid a $19 Million Verdict: Recent Observations on Trials in Fresno County and How HR Can Help	Human Resource Association of Central California	2008
Labor Laws You Need to Know	Discovering Business Advantages	2007
Competing Responsibilities Under Leave of Absence Laws	California State Conference & Workplace Exposition	2007
Becoming a "C" Student & Successful HR Professional	California State Championship HR Games	2007
Avoiding Liability When Taking Personnel Action	Visalia Employer Advisory Council	2006
Leaves of Absence Available in California	Fresno County Employer Advisory Council	2006
Employee Handbook Updates	Workplace 2005	2005
Preventing Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation in Health Care	Supervisory and staff training	2005
The Top 10 Things You Must Know As An Employer	Small Business Success Workshops	2005
Termination, Discrimination & Retaliation	Fresno County Employer Advisory Council	2005
My Thoughts for Future HR Leaders	Cal State Univ., Fresno SHRM Chapter	2005
Managers' Duties & Obligations	Sequoia Community Health Foundation	2004
Discrimination & Harassment Law for Supervisors	Pridestaff	2004
Surviving Bad HR Decisions	Human Resource Association of Central California Meeting	2004
Employee Handbooks: Policy Updates That Protect Your Business	Fresno County Employer Advisory Council	2004
Sexual Harassment, A Costly Proposition	Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission	2003
Legal Issues for HR Management in California	Time & LaborManagement	2002
Becoming a Better Supervisor	HR Roundtable	2002
It's Your Job: Discrimination & Harassment for Supervisors	Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission	2002
Wage & Hour Law 101	St. Agnes Medical Center	2001

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