EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC, McGEORGE SCHOOL OF LAW J.D., 1998
Dean’s List 1997-98
Law Review, Articles Editor 1997-98
Law Review, 1996-97
Legislative Review, 1996
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
B.A., History, 1995
President, Phi Alpha Theta, an International History Honor Society

ADMISSIONS AND LICENSES

State Bar of California, Admitted December 1998
Eastern District of California
Northern District of California
Central District of California
Southern District of California
 
Broker, California Department of Real Estate, Licensed since August 2010
Former Responsible Person for Federal Firearms Licensee
Mr. Harris began his legal career in Fresno, California in 1998.  For the next 16 years, Mr. Harris worked at three different firms including one of Fresno’s larger law firms, before working at a bankruptcy boutique, and finally a prominent business firm before founding Harris Law Firm, PC.  He has tried multiple cases throughout California, including jury trials, before State and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies.  He is well-known for his aggressive, but pragmatic approach to resolution of legal disputes.  Staff will readily affirm his two guiding mantras, namely: “Less is always more” and “We can always escalate, but we cannot de-escalate.”
 
Mr. Harris is a self-described adrenaline junky with a hint of Zen. As an adult, he has played rugby with Fresno Rugby Football Club throughout California, competed in powerlifting, Strongman (where he was Northern Nevada’s Strongest Man), and bodybuilding (where he won his first show in Southern California).  Currently, Mr. Harris is training for another bodybuilding show while attempting to be one of the oldest fighters in the UFC. Nearly every weekend, Mr. Harris can be found riding his 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak at various locations throughout the Western United States. Mr. Harris also endeavors to train with firearms on a weekly basis.   
 
Mr. Harris is the proud father of four boys and husband to his wife of 26 years.  

POSITIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Treasurer, Central Valley Desmo Ducati Riders Club, 2020 to Present
Graduate, Tony Robbins’ Business Mastery, 2019
Officer, California Receivers Forum, Central Cal. Chapter, 2013 to 2020
Member, Insolvency Law Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California, September 2014 to August 2017
Member, Business Law Section of the State Bar of California
Steering Committee Member, Leadership Fresno Program, 2011 to September 2015
Treasurer, Northern California Rugby Football Union, July 2011 to July 2013
Member, California Receivers Forum
Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
Member, Central California Bankruptcy Association (former Board Member)
Member, Federal Bar Association
Member, Fresno County Bar Association
Past Member, Insolvency Law Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California, September 2005 to September 2009