Fresno Skyline
Fire Survivors v. PG&E
$100Million+
Ridgeway v. Walmart
$72.4Million
Brewer v. First American
$15.1Million
English v. Mercury Ins. Co
$14.5Million
Cardoso v. First American
$11Million
Gambril v. Stewart Title
$9.8Million
Batrich v. Prudential Overall Supply
$6.6Million
O'Bryant v. Ameripride
$5.25Million
Juarez v. Coca Cola
$5Million
Jones v. 7 up
$4.25Million
Confidential Personal Injury
$3.5Million
Galanti v. Cambridge Investments
$3.4Million
Goodman v. Pepsi
$3.3Million
McGee v. Tucoemas
$3.2Million
Hidalgo v. Kirspy Kreme
$2.2Million
Pragner v. Prudential Overall Supply
$2.2Million
Handel v. Hutter
$2Million
Vartanian v. SCI California Funeral Services
$1.8Million
Orlando v. Alarm One
$1.7Million
Orlando v. Carolina Casualty
$1.45Million
Bullock v. Bill Davis Trucking
$1.4Million
Massey v. Department of Corrections
$1.2Million
Bolthouse Farms
$1Million
Duncan v. Ag Transport
$1Million
Anderson v. Dr. Willion Ziering MD
$1Million
Confidential Wrongful Death
$1Million

Nicholas “Butch” Wagner

Nicholas “Butch” Wagner is a prominent trial attorney who has been practicing personal injury law for nearly 40 years and employment law for over 20 years. Mr. Wagner graduated as class valedictorian from St. Xavier University in 1980. After graduating from St. Xavier University, Mr. Wagner went on to attend law school and graduate from The University of Notre Dame Law School in 1983; Mr. Wagner passed the California Bar Exam that same year. Mr. Wagner moved to Fresno, California from his hometown of Chicago in 1983 and has been licensed to practice in all courts of the State of California and all Federal Courts since then — Mr. Wagner has also been licensed to practice in the United States Court of Claims since 1990. 

As a trial attorney, Mr. Wagner has achieved multi-million dollar settlements and jury verdicts in countless employment and personal injury cases; including a nearly $75 million verdict & judgement against WalMart. Mr. Wagner has argued before the California Supreme Court and has given testimony as an expert witness before the California State Assembly on employment law issues.

Mr. Wagner has appeared as a guest on several National television news programs including Good Morning America, Catherine Crier Live – Court TV, the Tucker Carlson Show and Your World with Neil Cavuto. A past case tried by Mr. Wagner, “Zelnick v. Candid Camera”, was televised on Court TV. Candid Camera was the first reality TV show to be successfully sued for a prank gone totally wrong.

Since the days of Zelnick v. Candid Camera, Wagner has successfully sued some of America’s largest corporations, including: WalMart, Bolthouse Farms, Pepsi Co., 7-Up, Polaris, PG&E and Mercury Insurance company. Mr. Wagner has also taken on countless trucking corporations, law enforcement agencies and various other entities both small and large.

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Giving Back to the Community

At The Wagner Law Group, we believe in contributing and creating a more positive environment for workers and people living in our community. Our success in handling class action litigation for wage earners regarding overtime and pay issues has enabled us to give back to the community by charitable contributions.
In addition to directing funds to the California Rural Legal Assistance League, our firm has offered FREE (pro bono) legal assistance to the California Rural Legal Assistance group that provides access to justice and basic human rights to all low-income rural workers in California.

Our Contributions:

Poverello House LogoFresno Rescue Mission LogoConsumer Attorneys of California LogoSaint Agnes Medical Center LogoFresno Regional Foundation LogoHinds Hospice LogoJazz Fresno LogoChildren's Hospital Central California LogoFresno Art MuseumMarjaree Mason Center LogoSouthern Poverty Law Center LogoSaint Agnes Home Health and Hospice LogoPublic Justice LogoHabitat for Humanity

Awards and Recognition

Central California Legal Services, Inc.

Central California Legal Services, Inc. recognized The Wagner Law Group for exemplary leadership in promoting the use of Cy Pres Distributions – August 2014.

Top Attorneys in Northern California

Nicholas “Butch” Wagner was recognized for excellence by peers in the legal community as published in San Francisco Magazine. These exceptional lawyers have impressive records of professional achievement and ethical standards – 2013.

City of Lancaster, California

The City of Lancaster, California recognized Nicholas “Butch” Wagner, of the Law Offices of Wagner & Jones, for demonstrating excellence in trial advocacy as Plantiff’s counsel. Butch was commended for exceptional achievement secureing a $12,000,000 settlement in the Fair Labor Standards Act case of Janell Crickson v. Old Republic Title Co, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California – June 4, 2013.

California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation

California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation presented an Outstanding Benefactor Award to The Wagner Law Group in recognition of their generous support and critital role in creating access to justice for the rural poor – 2011.

California Legislature Assembly

California Legislature Assembly awarded Wagner & Jones LLP Benefactor of the Year – 2011.

Testimonials
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I have signed on with Butch and his team and I am so glad I did, or shall I say we did. My mother and I. After surviving the camp fire barely, I might add. Butch, Steve, and the rest of his team have been so comforting to my mother and I. We feel like we are blessed to be represented by The Wagner Law Group. I want to say to Butch and his whole team — Thank you all so much, you make a difference.

Donald M.
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I highly recommend The Wagner Law Group especially since my attorney Butch Wagner hired paralegal Elizabeth McSorley. Elizabeth is very knowledgeable and responsive. Elizabeth along with Butch were able to get me the maximum limits of defendants auto policy. I would give an outstanding reference to use this firm and especially Paralegal Elizabeth McSorley.

Diane H.
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The Wagner Law Group is amazing to work with! I worked closely with Patricia and she was the best. She answered emails and calls quickly and she was extremely thorough very step of the way. She always made me feel at ease every time we talked. Butch Wagner was also wonderful to work with and would step in when needed and was always encouraging. Thank you Wagner Law Group!

Lindsey H.
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Hello I’m Linda and I would like everyone to know that: The Wagner group is AMAZING!! They have been incredibly helpful with my case, and I can not express how wonderful the staff is. They cared about my situation, and fought hard for me. Butch is an awesome lawyer!!! If you need a top notch lawyer, this is the place to call!!! Thank you to everyone there!!! Laura and Liz are amazing.

Linda C.
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Dealing with a case during covid was a drawn out process but Patricia was so communicative. She explained to me the process and how things were being handled under the current circumstances. I truly feel she went that extra mile and exhausted her resources in every situation. I will most definitely be coming back to work with her if need be in the future.

Lacey M.
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