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Government

Nov. 10, 2026

Jones Mayer to grow to 65 lawyers with public-agency litigation firm merger

The combination with Los Angeles-based Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, effective Jan. 1, will expand Jones Mayer's litigation defense capabilities and give the firm four California offices.

Jones Mayer will expand its California public-agency practice Jan. 1 by combining with Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont LLP, creating a 65-lawyer firm under the Jones Mayer name.

The combination brings CRD's litigation defense practice into Jones Mayer's municipal law practice, giving cities, counties and other public agencies a broader range of legal services. The combined firm will have offices in Fullerton, Brea, Los Angeles, and Citrus Heights.

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