Defense Jury Verdict in LAPD Officer-Involved Shooting Case: Jones Mayer Secures Win for Officer William Jones, Jr., in Civil Rights Litigation.
FULLERTON, CA — In a high-profile civil rights lawsuit stemming from an officer-involved shooting inside a Burlington Coat Factory store in North Hollywood, defendants, Officer William Jones Jr. and the City of Los Angeles, obtained a defense verdict following a jury trial in federal district court. Jones Mayer successfully defended the case on behalf of […]
Jones Mayer Secures Defense Verdict for County of San Bernardino and Deputies in Civil Rights Use of Force Case
FULLERTON, CA — Jones Mayer is proud to announce a complete defense victory in a Federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of the County of San Bernardino and two of its deputies. The case involved claims of excessive use of force and false arrest, with the plaintiff seeking $5-10 million in damages following an incident […]
JONES MAYER OBTAINS DISMISSAL WHERE COUNSEL FAILS TO SERVE COMPLAINT FOR FOUR YEARS
FULLERTON, CA—On November 18, 2024, the Orange County Superior Court entered a dismissal in favor of the City of Westminster in a personal injury lawsuit based on Plaintiff’s failure to serve her complaint within three years of filing. The case originated in May of 2019 when the plaintiff alleged that she was injured when she […]
Recent Ninth Circuit Arguments Highlight the Importance of Body-Worn Cameras
On October 23, 2024, Jones Mayer Certified Appellate Specialist Scott Davenport made oral arguments before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of the City of Fullerton in A.R.L. v. City of Fullerton (Docket no. 23-55751). The case, which arose from a fatal officer-involved shooting in April 2020, offers an example of the importance […]
Jones Mayer Wins Bid to Be On-Call Hearing Examiner for City of Hayward
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA — Jones Mayer is pleased to announce it will provide on-call hearing examiner services for the City of Hayward. Jones Mayer has extensive experience serving as hearings officers for cities and public agencies throughout the State of California. This experience gives Jones Mayer attorneys unique insight into the complex legal issues that […]
The Passing of Peter L. Wallin
Jones Mayer mourns the passing of Peter L. Wallin who passed away on July 25, 2022. Peter was extraordinary, not just as an attorney, but as a human being. No matter the circumstances, he approached each day and each problem with the most positive of attitudes and lived life to its fullest. Peter graduated from […]
The Passing of Harold W. Potter on March 21, 2022
Jones Mayer mourns the passing of Senior Litigator Harold W. Potter, Jr., who passed away on March 21, 2022. “Harold was an inspiration to the firm, both as an attorney and as a person. He could work magic with juries and mentored other lawyers with a humor, intelligence and grace that is a rare combination,” […]
Harold Potter’s “Celebration of Life” Service
There will be a “Celebration of Life” service for Harold W. Potter on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Long Beach First Church of the Nazarene, 2280 Clark Ave., Long Beach, CA 90815. In lieu of flowers, there will be a scholarship established in his honor at his beloved alma mater, Point Loma […]
Congratulations, Onerous California Bar Exam
Jones Mayer is proud to announce that attorneys Lauren L’Ecuyer and Marcellus Mosley have recently passed the California bar exam. Ms. L’Ecuyer, a University of Arizona College of Law graduate, is a labor and employment, litigation, and municipal law expert. Before joining Jones Mayer, Ms. L’Ecuyer worked in plaintiff and defendant litigation. Mr. Mosley, current […]
Jeremy Warren joins team as an Associate Attorney
Jones Mayer is excited to announce that Jeremy Warren has joined our team as an Associate Attorney, focusing on civil rights litigation, police representation, torts, and personal injury claims. Mr. Warren is a former Deputy District Attorney and has experience prosecuting severe and violent felonies, gang cases, and juvenile court cases. He received his law […]