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Dave Fleishman

Of Counsel | Central Coast

Overview

Dave Fleishman has practiced extensively in the area of public law and in the area of labor and employment law for both public and private employers. His practice has focused on the representation of public agencies in an advisory role as city attorney or general counsel, as well as in public entity defense litigation, including writs and appeals, civil rights, Fair Labor Standards Act, wrongful termination, employment investigations, public contracting, tort claims and code enforcement. He has also represented private employers throughout California in wrongful termination, wage and hour, and other employment matters.

Work for Clients

He currently serves as City Attorney for the City of Pismo Beach and the City of Solvang. He formerly served as City Attorney for the cities of Guadalupe, Pacific Grove and Solvang, and deputy city attorney for the City of Atascadero. He also previously served as assistant city attorney for the City of Morro Bay. He was formerly Assistant General Counsel for the Cambria Community Services District and the Los Osos Community Services District. He also previously served as General Counsel for the San Simeon Community Services District. He has served as special counsel for the City of Torrance and City of Seal Beach civil service commissions. He has represented over 40 cities and special districts in California and Nevada in various labor and employment matters.

Professional Experience

Prior to returning to Richards, Watson & Gershon, where he began his legal career in 1991, Dave was a partner for nearly 25 years in the law firm of Hanley & Fleishman, LLP, which focused on public agency representation throughout California.

Professional and Community Affiliations

Chairperson, Legal Advocacy Committee, League of California Cities, 2018-19, Member 2017-18, 2012-14

Past President, City Attorneys Department, League of California Cities, 2021-2022

Member of Ad Hoc Committee - League of California Cities City Attorneys Department Listserv

Moderator – League of California Cities City Attorneys Department Listserv

Legislative Consultant – League of California Cities

Experience

Published Opinions

  • George v. City of Morro Bay, 177 F. 3d. 885 (9th Cir. 1999)

News

Presentations

  • Presentation // Email and E-Records Retention Issues under the Public Records Act
    League of California Cities City Attorneys Conference, 05.2013
  • Presentation // Dealing With Disruptive Members of the Public
    League of California Cities Annual Conference, 10.2002

Publications

  • Paper Terrorism: The Impact of the "Sovereign Citizen" on Local Government
    2004
    Public Law Journal, Vol. 27, No. 2
  • Featured Lawyer
    April/May 2001
    Wired Lawyers, 11 Law Office Computing 2

Education

J.D. cum laude, University of Arizona School of Law

A.B., University of California, Berkeley

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