Partner Richard Adams to Retire, Ivy Tsai Elevated to Partnership
With mixed emotions we announce the upcoming retirement of our partner Richard L. Adams II, effective December 31, 2020. Richard has practiced law since 1977, and has been in public agency law since 1989. He joined Jones & Mayer in November 2007 and was made partner in 2016. During that time he has served as […]
For Better or Worse, the California Rule Still Limits Changes to Public Pensions
The California Supreme Court recently upheld the state’s ban on the practice of “pension spiking” by public employees while leaving in place the so-called “California Rule,” which limits reform options for the state’s public pension systems. The case, Alameda County Deputy Sherriff’s Association vs. Alameda County Employees Retirement Association, No. S247095 (Cal. July 30, 2020), […]
We are pleased to announced that Tarquin Preziosi was named Partner at Jones & Mayer
We are pleased to announced that Tarquin Preziosi was named Partner at Jones & Mayer on February 12, 2021. Tarquin joined the firm in 2015 and specializes in municipal law. He serves as General Counsel to the Rossmoor Community Services District, Assistant City Attorney for the City of Costa Mesa, and Deputy City Attorney for number of other cities. Tarquin graduated from the University of California, Hastings College of Law.
From Cynic to Public Servant: Meet Keith F. Collins
Jones Mayer partner Keith F. Collins grew up the son of a lawyer. His father’s firm in Lancaster, California, handled wills and personal injury cases, helping victims of on-the-job injuries get the financial security they needed. As kids, Mr. Collins and his siblings would help their father take good care of his clients by leaving […]
Jones Mayer’s Amanda Pope Featured on the Code Concepts Podcast
Jones Mayer Senior Counsel and Director of City Receiverships Amanda Pope recently was the featured guest on the Code Concepts podcast. The discussion provides a useful overview of receiverships—what they are, when they’re useful, and how they work. Ms. Pope describes the typical process a receivership follows, from gathering evidence to documenting and building the […]
Jones Mayer Welcomes New Partners
Jones Mayer is pleased to announce the elevation of six attorneys to the Firm’s partnership, effective August 1. Each of the professionals listed below has demonstrated a commitment to serving the public with hard work, diligence, and integrity. Their leadership and dedication to our clients will be welcome additions to the partnership. Baron Bettenhausen Mr. […]
Lessons for Cities from the Sharing Economy
The sharing economy is no longer a new idea, but the constant development of novel business models centered on the sharing concept creates interesting challenges for local regulatory agencies. Each type of sharing economy business, from rideshares and micromobility to short-term rentals, brings its own complex challenges for local regulators. Addressing them requires careful deliberation. […]
Jones Mayer Senior Litigator Harold W. Potter Elected to American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Jones Mayer is proud to announce Senior Litigator Harold W. Potter has been nominated and elected to the prestigious national organization of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Orange County Chapter. “It is an honor to be selected to join such a distinguished group of professionals,” Mr. Potter said. “Throughout my career, I have […]
Jones Mayer’s Jamaar Boyd-Weatherby featured in the Daily Journal
Jones Mayer partner, Jamaar M. Boyd-Weatherby, is pleased to have been published in The Daily Journal. Through his article, “Proceed with caution handling religious exemption requests,” we weigh vaccine exemption requests and scrutiny over their validity. Can employers accommodate these requests? What is the weightiest “good” for the most people involved? Consideration of these questions, […]
Denise L. Rocawich – From Uncertain to Impassioned Advocate
Although she didn’t always intend to pursue a career in law, now, Jones Mayer Partner Denise Rocawich can’t imagine doing anything other than law enforcement legal advocacy. We sat down with Ms. Rocawich to discuss how she discovered that she wanted to devote her career to “her guys” and what it means to practice this […]