About Barry Jay
Barry Jay Bennett is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1976. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Bennett is a partner at the Law Offices of Bennett, Sharpe & Bennett, Inc., a law firm located in Fresno, California. He has been practicing law for over 50 years, serving clients throughout the Central Valley and surrounding regions.
Mr. Bennett earned his Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law, where he graduated in 1968. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of Rochester, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 1965. During his time at NYU Law, he developed a strong foundation in labor law, which has influenced his subsequent legal career.
Mr. Bennett concentrates his practice in the areas of labor law, employment law, and civil litigation. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and other employment-related issues. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Bennett has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Fresno, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Fresno for several years.
Mr. Bennett is an active member of the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law. He is also a certified mediator through the Fresno County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Bennett is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the Central Valley effectively.
