
Paul M. Parvanian
Super Lawyers®Free ConsultationEmployment Law Lawyers in Fresno, CA in Fresno, CA
About Paul M. Parvanian
Paul Parvanian's practice includes various aspects of civil litigation, primarily focusing on employment law and business litigation. Mr. Parvanian represents businesses in all aspects of labor relations and employment law matters, including employment discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, labor relations, union matters, the Private Attorneys General Act, class and representative actions, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, wage and hour matters, and employment contracts and agreements. He also advises businesses regarding human resources matters and compliance with California and Federal employment laws. In addition to his employment law practice, Mr. Parvanian represents business clients in a variety of transactional and litigation matters, including breach of contract, construction, real estate, landlord- tenant, and agriculture. Prior to joining Sagaser, Watkins, & Weiland, Mr. Parvanian practiced in the areas of civil litigation and transactional law handling a variety of matters for clients including business and commercial litigation, construction law, real estate law, landlord-tenant issues, agricultural law, lender defense, public agency law, and professional liability defense. He also previously served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Oliver W. Wanger, U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of California. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Parvanian has served as an adjunct instructor at Fresno City College teaching civil litigation in its paralegal program, and as an adjunct professor at San Joaquin College of Law teaching courses in Secured Transactions and Advanced Legal Research and Writing. Mr. Parvanian was born and raised in Sanger, California, with a family background in agriculture and farming. He spent time away from the Central San Joaquin Valley attending college and law school, and then returned to the Fresno area to practice law. When not working, Mr. Parvanian enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, as well as playing golf and tennis, participating in community events, and traveling. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Paul M. Parvanian included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyers Rising Star , 2013 - 2020 Martindale Hubbell "AV" Rated Attorney, 2019 - 2020 Other Sources of Feedback About Paul M. Parvanian Included on the 2026Northern California Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California, 2006
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Law Review: Thomas Jefferson Law Review, Chief Articles Editor, 2005 - 2006
Non Legal Education
- University of California, Santa Barbara, California, 2003
- B.A.
- Major: Political Science
- Minor: English
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Past Positions
- Dowling Aaron Incorporated, 2006 - 2013
- Coleman & Horowitt, LLP, 2013 - 2020
Classes and Seminars
- Civil Litigation, Freson City College, Paralegal Program, 2014 - 2016
- Secured Transactions and Advanced Legal Research and Writing, San Joaquin College of Law, 2017 - 2019
- Speaker: Transfer of Title Issues , National Business Institute , April 1, 2014 - Present
- Speaker: California Consumer Claims and How to Respond, Thomson Reuters , February 1, 2016 - Present
Bar Admissions
- California, 2006
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 2007
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 2020
Other Affiliations
- Fresno County Bar Association
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers, 2016 - 2020
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Paul M. Parvanian |
| Firm | Sagaser Watkins & Wieland PC |
| Address | 5260 N. Palm Avenue, Suite 400, Fresno, CA 93704 |
| Phone | 559-421-7000 |
| Phone | 559-473-1483 |
| Website | www.sagaserlaw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |