Daniel K. Klingenberger - a Bakersfield, California (CA) Employment Lawyer

Bakersfield Employment Lawyer

Updated: 04/29/2026

Areas of Practice

Employment
Civil Litigation
Agriculture
Business and Corporate
Business Litigation
Insurance Defense

Attorney Information

Overview

Dan Klingenberger represents large and small companies in all forms of employment litigation, including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, class actions, unfair competition/trade secret issues, wage and hour claims, and discrimination. He provides employers with creative and effective advocacy in the defense of such claims. His litigation experience includes jury and bench trials in State and Federal Courts.

Dan defends claims filed with many administrative agencies, including the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, Cal/OSHA, Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board and the Employment Development Department. Dan has represented companies in hearings conducted by each of these government agencies.

Dan advises employers on day to day labor and employment law matters to develop effective and practical ways to deal with challenging employee issues. He assists employers with developing tools to manage employment law matters. Such tools include employee handbooks, employment agreements, commission agreements and severance agreements.

For clients who face challenges dealing with unions, Dan provides advice on union avoidance, labor arbitrations, union elections and unfair labor practice charges filed with the National Labor Relations Board.

In addition, Dan is extensively involved with training supervisors and owners on employment law matters, including unlawful harassment prevention training, union avoidance and workplace violence. Dan is a frequent speaker before business and professional groups.

Education

Legal Education
- McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California, 1986
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Creighton University, 1978
  B.S.B.A.
  Honors: President, National Jesuit Honor Society
  Major: Economics/Management

Current Employment Position(s)

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Pro Bono Activities

Board of Directors, Bakersfield Petroleum Club
Board of Directors, Kern County Society of Human Resource Management
Board of Directors, Garces Memorial High School
Board of Directors, Kern Literacy Council
Chairman of the Board, Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, 2009 - Present
Chairman of the Board, United Way of Kern County, 2004 - 2006

Published Works

Articles

PAS Associates Supervisor Training The Termination Process, April , 2008
PAS Associates Supervisor Training Managing Leaves of Absence, May 30, 2008
Lorman Education Services Employment Law from A to Z, October 2, 2008
Institute of Management Accountants Labor & Employment Law Update, February 9, 2009
PIHRA District 19 Labor & Employment Law Update, February 10, 2009

Bar Admissions

California, 1987

Other Affiliations

Labor and Employment Law Committee, Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce (Chairman (two terms))
Kern County Bar Association (Member)
Fresno County Bar Association (Member)
State Bar of California (Member)

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Contact

Bakersfield, CA

9801 Camino Media
Suite 103
Bakersfield, CA 93311

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Phone: 661-325-8962

Fax: 661-325-1475

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.lebeauthelen.com

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