Amanda Whitten - Fresno, CA
Attorney at Bryant Whitten, LLP
Employment Law Lawyers in Fresno, CA
8050 N. Palm Ave. Ste. 300 Fresno, CA 93711
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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19
Years
Experience
Fresno Employment Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
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Highlights
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4.9 Value
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4.9 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2024If Amanda Whitten can handle me, she can handle anybody! I was in a very stressful and challenging situation, and Amanda went above and beyond every step of the way. She showed incredible patience and professionalism, making sure I understood the process clearly and addressing every concern I had with care. Amanda was always available, responsive, and proactive, which gave me so much peace of mind during such a tough time. Her expertise, especially in employment law, was evident throughout my case. I can’t say enough how amazing she is! From helping me prepare for depositions to keeping me informed about what to expect next, Amanda was there, making sure I was never surprised or caught off guard. I felt fully confident with her in my corner, and I knew I was in the best hands. She truly stood up to the opposing attorney with strength and composure, which was so reassuring. If you’re looking for a fierce advocate who genuinely cares about her clients and their outcomes, Amanda Whitten is the one you need.
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Hired Attorney 2024Amanda is very sharp, tenacious, and knows the law. She is exactly what you want in a good lawyer. She went above and beyond for me, and delivered a result that far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Amanda.
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Hired Attorney 2020-2023Amanda responded to my inquiry right away. Her firm made the documentation gathering really easy. She told me what to expect in deposition and that helped tremendously. Her knowledge in employment law made me feel at ease. She was always quick to respond to my emails. I was glad that I had a good attorney who knew what to expect and who stood up to the company’s attorney. Highly satisfied with this firm.
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Hired Attorney 2021-2022Amanda responded immediately when I was looking for a firm. She is very clear & concise in all communications. I had full confidence at all times in how things were handled. This firm was accessible via email, phone, text, zoom etc. They specialize in employment law so there were no surprises. They knew what to anticipate and the gathering of documents was efficient and well-organized. This put me at ease knowing they were fully prepared. This is a professional firm you can be confident that will represent you well.
Areas of Practice
- Employment Law
- Sexual Harassment
- Discrimination
- Retaliation
- Wrongful Termination
Attorney Information
Overview
Amanda Whitten specializes in suing large corporations and medical facilities for sexual abuse, sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. She is a native of the Central Valley, has a passion for righting wrongs for women and workers.
Ms. Whitten's law practice extends from Bakersfield to Sacramento to Oakland. She has cases filed in federal and state courts all over California. She has significant experience with jury trials in courts throughout the state. She knows how to get your case ready for a jury trial.
Just within the last few years, Ms. Whitten has recovered millions of dollars for her clients in sexual abuse and employment cases against big companies and medical facilities. She has handled cases against Amazon, Starbucks, Walmart, Tesla, Verizon, Microsoft, Walgreens, CVS, E.&J. Gallo Winery, Taco Bell, the California Department of Corrections, Abbott Laboratories, Target, Intel, Red Robin, Sutter Health, and Community Medical Centers.
Ms. Whitten relies heavily upon technology in her law practice and in the court room during trial. Big companies like the ones Ms. Whitten litigates against often think they can bury plaintiffs in documents. Unfortunately for them, Ms. Whitten is well-versed in information technology, and uses her knowledge to make sure she obtains the electronic evidence from companies that often times exposes the proverbial 'smoking gun'. Ms. Whitten uses all of the latest technology and recognizes the impact that technology, the internet, and even social networking have had on the workplace and employee's rights.
Ms. Whitten also has specific training in trauma informed advocacy, and nearly two decades of experience in fighting to protect survivors of sexual harassment and sexual abuse in the workplace, as well as medical settings and schools. She is honored to be the voice for her clients in a system that is often difficult to navigate for victims.
Ms. Whitten has been selected to be on the Rising Stars/Super Lawyers list from every year since 2017.
Ms. Whitten is a tireless advocate and feels privileged to have the opportunity to enforce the rights of women and workers throughout California.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Rising Stars/Super Lawyers 2017 - Current
Other Sources of Feedback About Amanda Whitten
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 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
Education
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Legal Education
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University of California, Davis School of Law,
Davis,
California, 2007
J.D.
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University of California, Davis School of Law,
Davis,
California, 2007
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Non Legal Education
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California State University,
Fresno,
California, 2004
B.A. in Political Science & B.S. in Criminology
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Presidential Scholar - Smittcamp Family Honors College
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California State University,
Fresno,
California, 2004
Past Positions
- California Rural Legal Assistance, Law Clerk - Elder Abuse and Senior Law Center
- Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Law Clerk - Housing Law
- Office of the Federal Defender, Law Clerk
- Office of Senator Dean Florez, Staff Assistant
Frequent Case Types
Most cases selected for types of cases I often handle.
Bar Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of California (Member)
- Fresno Bar Association (Member)
- California Employment Lawyers Association (Member)
- National Employment Lawyers Association (Member)
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Contact
8050 N. Palm Ave.
Ste. 300
Fresno, CA 93711
Phone: 559-216-1265
Fax: 559-421-0369
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.bwlaw.com
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