Description of field of expertise

Neal A. Fisher Jr. represents employers involved in high-stakes, complex class, collective, and representative actions like those brought pursuant to California’s Private Attorneys General Act of 2004; labor arbitrations; FINRA arbitrations; and claims of wrongful discharge, discrimination, retaliation, and disability discrimination, including those brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Neal regularly litigates in state and federal courts and appears before governmental agencies, such as the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Department of Industrial Relations, and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.

Neal’s litigation practice also involves managing a mortgage litigation portfolio that spans several jurisdictions, including Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Additionally, he oversees data center support work in the Midwest, and manages and supervises patent litigation and misappropriation of trade secrets cases around the US.

In addition to his litigation work, Neal counsels clients with their hiring needs, termination decisions, strategic restructuring and layoffs, disciplinary issues, medical leaves, employment agreements, and personnel policies. He performs extensive wage and hour audits for clients, troubleshooting, issue spotting, and revising their policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws. His clients’ businesses operate across multiple industries and sectors, including banking and financial services, technology, retail, and food and beverage.

 

What advice would you offer to new attorneys interested in your field?

Your knowledge and skills are your most valuable assets. While the name on the door may change, your reputation and capabilities endure. Practice with integrity, lead with honesty, and remain committed to excellence. Opportunities and clients will follow in due course. Good luck.

 

Final thoughts…

Neal is a member of the National Employment Law Council, Orange County Bar Association, and National Bar Association. He sponsors an annual Young Lawyers Division networking event to foster relationships between in-house and outside counsel. Neal volunteers for legal activities like protecting voting rights, helping children obtain asylum, and advising on legislative changes to benefit employers. He also mentors and speaks at Georgetown University Law Center.