Fernando A. Vicente is a devoted advocate and advisor to his clients. He is trusted for his judgment and perspective and praised for his client-centered service and solutions. He is a creative problem solver with a practical approach to litigation. Whether it’s the first or the hundredth case he has defended, Fernando believes in taking the time to understand his clients’ needs and their story.
As a skilled writer and advocate, Mr. Vicente has a proven track record of obtaining cost effective dismissal of claims, including:
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Prevailing on appeal of order granting summary judgment on DFEH claims for race and national origin harassment for failure to exhaust administrative remedies, by employee of public school district.
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Obtaining granting of motion to dismiss of Section 1983 claims for civil rights violations, by employee police officers against city policy department.
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Obtaining granting of summary judgment on DFEH claims for race, national origin, religion, and disability discrimination, by employee of public school district.
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Obtaining granting of anti-SLAPP motion to strike and award of attorney’s against employee of city government.
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Obtaining granting of summary judgment on DFEH claims for disability, age, and race discrimination, by police officer employee against city policy department.
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Obtaining granting of anti-SLAPP motion to strike and award of attorney’s against employee of public school district.
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Obtaining granting of summary judgment on DFEH claims for disability and race discrimination, by police officer employee against city policy department.
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Obtaining granting of summary judgment on Title VII claims for disability discrimination, by police officer employee against city policy department.
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Obtaining granting of summary judgment on DFEH claims for race and age discrimination, for failure to hire by applicant to public school district.
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Obtaining granting of summary judgment on DFEH claims for aiding and abetting discrimination, for failure to exhaust administrative remedies by employee of public school district.
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Obtaining granting of petitions for writs of mandate representing the respondent employer public school district.
Published Opinions
- Wasti v. Superior Court, 140 Cal. App. 4th 667 (2006), Representing Petitioner.
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court, Central California
- U.S. District Court, Southern California
Memberships
- Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, Member
- Hispanic National Bar Association, Member
Education
- J.D., Boston University School of Law, 2002
- M.A., International Relations, Syracuse University, Maxwell School Of Citizenship and Public Affairs, 1996
- B.A., Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles, 1995
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch distinction in Labor and Employment Law – Management (2024-2025)
Languages
- Spanish