John Fowler

“I am proud to deliver the expertise, skill, and resolve expected of a large law firm with the personal touch, accessibility, and cost efficiency available in a smaller firm environment.”

Education

• University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, CA
  Juris Doctor, with Distinction, 2004
  Deans List 2001-2004; Traynor Honor Society; Legislation Staff Writer and Associate Editor of McGeorge Law Review, 2002-2004.
• Chapman University
  California Teaching Credentials in Biology/Physical Science, 1996
• University of California, Santa Cruz
  Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 1992

Employment

• Fowler | Helsel | Vogt, Fresno, California
  Partner, 2010 – present
• Law Office of John C. Fowler, Fresno, California
  Owner, 2009 – 2010
• Lang, Richert & Patch, Fresno, California
  Associate Attorney, 2004 – 2009
• Office of the Attorney General, Torts & Condemnations Division, Sacramento, California
  Legal Intern, Spring 2004
• Lang, Richert & Patch, Fresno, California
  Summer Associate,Summer 2003

“My joy is in helping others get back to work and on with their lives.”

Recognition

• Northern California Super Lawyers Magazine California Rising Star Award for 2009-2012

Bar Admissions

• All California State Courts
• Federal Court for the Eastern District of California

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• California Bar Association
• Fresno County Bar Association
• Los Angeles County Bar Association

Non-Legal Experience

• United States Peace Corps, Kenya, East Africa
• Physics/Biology Instructor, 1998-2000

“I help companies and employees to understand and navigate the complex and rapidly changing world of employment and labor law through straight talk, proactive counseling, and delivery of aggressive and efficient litigation services.”

Practice Emphasis

• Employment Litigation and Consultation – Mr. Fowler represents employers and employees in cases involving wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour violations, such as claims for whistleblower retaliation, unsafe or unhealthy working conditions, and denial of wages, overtime, meal breaks, rest periods, reporting time pay, or final pay. He also provides consultation services to employers and employees on a broad range of issues, including preventative practices, personnel matters, workplace policies, legal compliance, litigation strategy, and employment contracts. Mr. Fowler developed and teaches a sexual harassment prevention training course compliant with AB 1825 that can be tailored to your particular needs.
• Business Litigation and Consultation – Attorney Fowler has experience representing national and local businesses, as well as financial institutions, in legal disputes involving breach of contract, business torts, fraud, internal dispute resolution, government investigations, unfair competition, and collections. Mr. Fowler defends against and prosecutes pre-judgment remedies, including pre-judgment writs of attachment, temporary restraining orders and injunctions. Attorney Fowler also consults with business owners and staff on a variety of business issues. He drafts and reviews contracts and facilitates communication and development of company policy.

To have Attorney Fowler on your side in your personal injury claim, call our offices today at (559) 900-1280!