Kevin R. Dale

Kevin Dale specializes in providing labor and employment law services to public agencies and his clients include cities, counties, school districts, housing authorities, water agencies, and other types of special districts. He has earned a reputation of serving as a trusted legal advisor and providing practical advice aimed at resolving employment issues at the lowest level possible. He has successfully defended employers in a variety of matters including discrimination/harassment claims, grievances, wage and hour disputes, and unfair labor practices. Mr. Dale also assists employers in complying with due process procedures related to employee discipline and dismissal matters.

Mr. Dale’s clients include police departments and fire departments and he is experienced in administering both the Public Safety Officer and Firefighter Procedural Bill of Rights Acts.

As an experienced labor negotiator, Mr. Dale represents employers at the bargaining table and has prepared numerous agreements with various types of bargaining units. Mr. Dale serves as a chief labor negotiator for several employers, and also serves in a supporting role to employer bargaining teams.

Practice Areas

Community & Professional

Mr. Dale’s community involvement includes service as a Personnel Commissioner for the City of Clovis, and as a Legislative Director of the Human Resource Association of Central California. He is a veteran and served six years of active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps and attained the rank of sergeant.  Following his military service, Mr. Dale became a reserve deputy sheriff with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department and worked uniformed patrol.