<div class="x_elementToProof"> <div class="x_elementToProof"> <h2 data-section-id="if8ewq" data-start="172" data-end="208"><strong data-start="175" data-end="206">Senior Counsel – Fresno, CA</strong></h2> <p data-start="209" data-end="251"><strong data-start="209" data-end="249">Defend. Lead. Elevate Your Practice.</strong></p> <p data-start="253" data-end="295"><strong data-start="253" data-end="295">Active California Bar License Required</strong></p> <p data-start="297" data-end="587">At Tyson & Mendes, we’re not just practicing insurance defense—we’re redefining it. As a national leader known for our innovative strategies and our mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts®, we handle high-exposure, complex litigation for top insurers and sophisticated clients across the country.</p> <p data-start="589" data-end="833">We are seeking a <strong data-start="606" data-end="624">Senior Counsel</strong> to join our <strong data-start="637" data-end="673">highly collaborative Fresno team</strong>, offering the opportunity to work on <strong data-start="711" data-end="741">complex, high-impact cases</strong> including <strong data-start="752" data-end="832">general liability, construction defect, toxic tort, and class action matters</strong>.</p> <p data-start="835" data-end="995">This is an ideal role for an experienced insurance defense attorney who wants <strong data-start="913" data-end="995">challenging work, flexibility, and a team that truly partners together to win.</strong></p> <p> </p> <h2 data-section-id="1hg43td" data-start="1002" data-end="1028"><strong data-start="1005" data-end="1028">Why Tyson & Mendes?</strong></h2> <p data-start="1030" data-end="1196"><strong data-start="1030" data-end="1058">Complex, High-Level Work</strong><br data-start="1058" data-end="1061">Handle sophisticated litigation, including class actions, construction defect, toxic tort, and high-exposure general liability matters.</p> <p data-start="1198" data-end="1363"><strong data-start="1198" data-end="1240">Collaborative, Team-Driven Environment</strong><br data-start="1240" data-end="1243">Work alongside experienced trial attorneys in a culture that values partnership, strategy, and shared success—not silos.</p> <p data-start="1365" data-end="1436"><strong data-start="1365" data-end="1390">Flexible Work Options</strong><br data-start="1390" data-end="1393">Choose the work style that fits you best:</p> <ul data-start="1437" data-end="1524"> <li data-section-id="1l6nkw5" data-start="1437" data-end="1491"> <p data-start="1439" data-end="1491"><strong data-start="1439" data-end="1449">Remote</strong> (with occasional in-person appearances)</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1hxr6jo" data-start="1492" data-end="1506"> <p data-start="1494" data-end="1506"><strong data-start="1494" data-end="1504">Hybrid</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="psqvky" data-start="1507" data-end="1524"> <p data-start="1509" data-end="1524"><strong data-start="1509" data-end="1522">In-office</strong></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1526" data-end="1692"><strong data-start="1526" data-end="1563">Trial-Focused Growth & Leadership</strong><br data-start="1563" data-end="1566">Advance your career through hands-on trial opportunities, Trial Academy, and mentorship—while also mentoring junior attorneys.</p> <p data-start="1694" data-end="1833"><strong data-start="1694" data-end="1727">Stability with National Reach</strong><br data-start="1727" data-end="1730">Join a growing, nationally recognized firm with a strong reputation and long-term career opportunities.</p> <p data-start="0" data-end="20"> </p> <h2 data-section-id="1hg43td" data-start="1002" data-end="1028"><strong data-start="1005" data-end="1028">What you bring</strong></h2> <p data-start="22" data-end="559" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">You bring 8+ years of litigation experience, ideally in insurance defense or civil litigation, along with strong experience handling general liability matters such as construction defect, toxic tort, or other complex cases. You have a proven ability to manage cases independently while thinking strategically, and you demonstrate excellent writing, deposition, and advocacy skills. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy mentoring others, and are committed to delivering exceptional client service in every aspect of your work.</p> <h2 data-section-id="cjernr" data-start="2772" data-end="2793"><strong data-start="2775" data-end="2793">Make Your Move</strong></h2> <p data-start="2795" data-end="2958">If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact work with a firm that values collaboration, flexibility, and trial excellence, Tyson & Mendes is the place for you.</p> <p data-start="2960" data-end="3023"><strong data-start="2960" data-end="3023">Apply today and help shape the future of insurance defense.</strong></p> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof"> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div> <ul> <li>Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger</li> <li>Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything</li> <li>Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials</li> <li>Work as part of a team with all levels of ex