Stanley D. Blyth

Overview

Stanley Blyth focuses his practice on labor and employment law.

With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Blyth represents California employers in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage-and-hour disputes, and claims under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). He advises business owners, managers, and human resources professionals on employment issues, litigation strategy, risk management, and workplace compliance.

An experienced litigator, Mr. Blyth has tried approximately 33 jury trials and represents employers at every stage of litigation, from pre-suit counseling through trial, arbitration, appeal, and resolution. He also has extensive experience in bench trials and appellate proceedings. Mr. Blyth has argued before the California Supreme Court, including in Davis v. Fresno Unified School District (2023), and has handled other notable appellate matters, including J&A Mash & Barrel, LLC v. Superior Court of Fresno County (2022). He has also been admitted pro hac vice in federal courts in Colorado, Iowa, and New Mexico to represent clients in multijurisdictional employment disputes.

Before joining Kaufman Dolowich, Mr. Blyth held leadership positions at several California law firms, including serving as a founding partner and shareholder. His work in those roles focused on labor and employment litigation, complex civil litigation, and appellate matters. He is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Professional Memberships 

• American Bar Association, Member
• California Lawyers Association, Member, Law Practice Management, Technology, and Litigation Sections