Baron J. Bettenhausen

Partner

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Baron J. Bettenhausen is a Partner with Jones Mayer in our Transaction and Public Law Division and currently services as City Attorney to the City of Fort Bragg and Assistant City Attorney for the City of Fullerton. Mr. Bettenhausen is experienced in managing the legal needs of public agencies throughout California. His practice includes advising and training City Councils and Planning Commissions regarding legislative updates, the Brown Act, Conflict of Interest, land use, and environmental issues. He has advised numerous city departments, commissions and staff on compliance with the ever-changing regulatory landscape public agencies face. He is well versed in CEQA, public works, real estate, and in researching and preparation of municipal code sections, drafting and reviewing agreements, handling Public Record Act requests, and preparing legal opinions and analysis on a variety of issues affecting public entities.

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Practice Areas

• Public Law
• Municipal Law
• Land Use
• Contracts

Education

• J.D. Regent School of Law, Dean’s List

Bar and Court Admissions

• United States District Court for the Southern District of California
• California Supreme Court

Professional Affiliations

• State Bar of California
• Orange County Bar Association