Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Public Agency Solutions
Since 1976, Jones Mayer has been a dedicated legal partner to public entities across California. Our firm specializes in municipal law, providing city attorney services, litigation support, and specialized counsel to municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and public organizations. We prioritize ethics, integrity, and community well-being, offering tailored legal solutions that address the unique challenges faced by public agencies. Our team of attorneys brings decades of collective experience in governance, labor law, code enforcement, and civil rights litigation.We are committed to advancing public service through innovative legal strategies and fostering long-term client relationships. Our practice areas include health and safety receiverships, public agency labor law, and law enforcement counsel services. With offices in Fullerton and Citrus Heights, we serve clients statewide, combining local expertise with statewide impact. Our mission is to empower public agencies to govern effectively while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and accountability.
Services
City Attorney Services
Law Enforcement Counsel
Litigation
General Counsel Services
Special Counsel Services
Hearing Officer Services
Public Agency Labor & Employment
Health & Safety Receiverships
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience serving California public agencies.
- Our attorneys specialize exclusively in public entity legal matters.
- We provide comprehensive litigation support with over 100 trial verdicts.
- Our team offers specialized training programs for public officials.
- We maintain long-term client relationships built on trust and results.
Services
City Attorney Services
Jones Mayer provides comprehensive city attorney services to municipalities statewide. Our attorneys offer legal guidance on governance, ordinance drafting, labor negotiations, and code enforcement. We represent city councils, departments, and commissions in litigation and policy development, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while protecting public interests.
Law Enforcement Counsel
We serve as general counsel to law enforcement agencies and associations across California. Our services include administrative guidance, civil rights litigation defense, and policy development. We support agencies in employment matters, internal investigations, and compliance with evolving legal standards to enhance public safety and agency accountability.
Health & Safety Receiverships
Jones Mayer specializes in health and safety receiverships for substandard properties. We guide public agencies through court-appointed receiver processes to address illegal construction, hoarding, and blight. Our team manages litigation, property rehabilitation, and compliance enforcement, ensuring communities meet safety standards while recovering associated costs.
Public Agency Labor & Employment
Our labor and employment attorneys advise public sector employers on compliance, negotiations, and litigation. We handle pre-employment processes, disciplinary actions, and labor disputes while providing training on harassment prevention and collective bargaining agreements to maintain workplace integrity and legal compliance.
Litigation Services
Jones Mayer's litigators defend public entities in civil rights, employment, and land use disputes. With experience in over 100 trial verdicts, we represent municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and officials in complex litigation matters. Our approach combines strategic defense with cost-effective resolution strategies to protect client interests.
People
Cary S. Reisman
Attorney
Cary S. Reisman specializes in municipal law and litigation, representing public agencies in governance and compliance matters. With decades of experience, he provides strategic legal counsel to California municipalities.
Scott Wm. Davenport
Partner
Scott Davenport focuses on law enforcement counsel and civil rights litigation. He joined Jones Mayer in 2025 as a partner, bringing expertise in defending public agencies against complex legal challenges.
Rosemary Koo
Attorney
Rosemary Koo specializes in public agency labor and employment law, providing counsel on HR compliance, disciplinary actions, and collective bargaining agreements for California municipalities.
Kimberly Hall Barlow
Attorney
Kimberly Hall Barlow represents public entities in labor disputes and employment litigation, offering strategic guidance to ensure compliance with evolving state and federal regulations.
Jamaar M. Boyd-Weatherby
Attorney
Jamaar Boyd-Weatherby focuses on municipal law and litigation, supporting public agencies in governance, code enforcement, and administrative hearings across California.
Questions
What areas does Jones Mayer serve?
Jones Mayer serves public agencies throughout California, including cities like Fullerton, Citrus Heights, and law enforcement agencies statewide.
What practice areas does Jones Mayer specialize in?
We specialize in municipal law, city attorney services, law enforcement counsel, litigation, public agency labor law, and health & safety receiverships.
How long has Jones Mayer been in operation?
Jones Mayer has provided legal counsel to California public agencies since its founding in 1976.
Does Jones Mayer offer training programs for public officials?
Yes, we provide training on ethics, Brown Act compliance, harassment prevention, and labor law for municipal staff and elected officials.
How can I submit a job application to Jones Mayer?
Visit our careers page or contact our Fullerton office directly to inquire about employment opportunities at this public agency-focused law firm.
