Shelley Glen Bryant
About Shelley
Biography
Shelley Bryant brings a diverse background in employment law, and has gained a reputation for suing large corporations in individual lawsuits and class actions. His lawsuits span the spectrum of big compnanies, from Bank of America and Wal-Mart to the Fresno Unified School District and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
Mr. Bryant earned his law degree from the University of California Davis School of Law and worked as an extern at the California Supreme Court. He began his career advising companies on employment practices and representing them in business and employment litigation. He switched to plaintiff representation of employees when he joined the Smith & Bryant law firm, and left to open his own law firm in 2011.
Shelley Bryant practices in state and federal courts and has argued before the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Fresno Bar Association, the Hugh Goodwin Bar Association, the Employment Law sections of the State Bar of California and the American Bar Association, and other professional organizations.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
35%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Bryant Whitten, LLP
770 L Street, Suite 950, Sacramento, CA, 95814
Bryant Whitten, LLP
201 Spear Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA, 94105
Bryant Whitten, LLP
1300 Clay Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA, 94612
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8050 North Palm Avenue, Suite 210, Fresno, CA, 93711
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Shelley Glen Bryant's Reviews
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Posted by Julianna Foglio Oldfield | January 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend Shelley!
Shelley was wonderful to work with - responsive, knowledgeable, compassionate. I felt comfortable working with him from the first time we spoke about my potential case. He truly listened, helped me stand up for my rights, and got me the closure I needed and a better resolution than anything I could h...
Posted by Esmeralda | September 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Best in town highly recommend!
Shelley responded to my inquiry right away. He helped me stand up to my former employer and answered all my questions, helped me with arbitration, and more. With his help, I was prepared and a lot less nervous. He always stayed in touch with me by email. I was so glad to have a good attorney on my...
Posted by Eugen | June 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Review
Shelley responded to me without delay. He always told me what to expect and I appreciated that. He listened to me vent and answered all of my questions. He is very good about returning calls and email messages. He helped me let my employer know what they did was wrong. This attorney is a good one!...
Posted by Leslie | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Shelley responded very quickly to me (within 1 business day) and with confidence, I can say, he listened to me, believed me, and fought for me when I thought I had no voice. He is amazing. He is very good about returning calls and email messages. His office is organized and neat. He helped me get ...
Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Highly recommend
Shelly is prompt, extremely knowledgable and always there to help you. I highly recommend him.
Shelley Glen Bryant's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Shelley since law school. I would not hesitate for a second to refer any friend or family member to Shelley."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shelley Bryant is competent and professional. He has great organizational skills and he is very efficient. I would recommend him to anybody in need of a discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination or labor lawyer."
"I have litigated several matters as opposing counsel to Shelley and I have also worked with him. In both circumstances, he has been a knowledgeable and aggressive labor and employment attorney."
"I have known Shelley as a colleague, and as opposing counsel, and as an advocate for a party on matters where I was the neutral. He has been unfailingly prepared, honest, hardworking and insightful in his representation of his clients. A gentleman and a scholar."
Sexual harassment lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Administrative law lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Shelley G. Bryant
2005 - 2011
Shareholder, Smith & Bryant, Inc.
2002 - 2005
Shareholder, Jory Peterson Watkins & Smith
Associations
2009 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2005 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2002 - Present
Fresno County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$975,000 recovery
Total recovery of almost $500,000
$1.75 million recovery plus attorney's fees
$1.3 million recovery
$550,000 judgment
Education
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
2012
Publications
2001
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Retaliation, constructive termination, hostile work environment or what?
21 Sep 2011
I was recently terminated by my at will employer for conflict of interest. Can I sue for defamation of character?
25 Sep 2011