Top Attorney – Richard D. Jones
Fullerton, CA WW/Press/August 10, 2021 – Richard D. Jones, Attorney and Owner with The Law Offices of Jones Mayer was selected for inclusion into the Top Attorneys of North America 2021-2022 edition by The Who’s Who Directories. 
“My Key To Success Is Having A Commitment to Public Service.” – Richard D. Jones
The law firm of Jones Mayer is devoted to serving public entities throughout California. In that capacity, the firm serves as City Attorney to several cities, including Costa Mesa, Fullerton, La Habra, Whittier and Westminster and as General Counsel to the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG). Of equal importance, the firm provides advice and representation to the law enforcement agencies of cities, counties and the state. Every attorney is dedicated to serving public entities. This work is not simply a “part” of what this firm does; it is what this firm does. The firm has been known for their approachability, responsiveness and ability to very effectively operate within a team building environment. Beyond serving as legal counsel to the public agencies that they represent, the attorneys maintain strong ties to the community operating as members of board of directors to civic and charitable organizations, attending community functions and making other contributions to civic and charitable organizations. The attorneys at Jones Mayer pride themselves on their flexibility in responding to clients’ needs and having a problem solving attitude with a hands-on style that has proven to be successful in the community.
Richard D. Jones, owner of the law offices of Jones Mayer has over thirty-five years of practicing law. He is admitted to the California Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Mr. Jones has served as City Attorney for the cities of Whittier, La Habra, Fullerton, and Westminster and General Counsel to the Gateway Cities and San Gabriel Valley Councils of Government. He specializes in municipal law, Redevelopment and Water Law.
Mr. Jones has extensive experience in virtually every issue municipalities confront, including advice on the Brown Act, conflict issues, and procedural issues. His range of responsibilities include personnel matters which include negotiations with labor organizations, development of general plans, and zoning. Mr. Jones has assisted in the acquisition and expansion of one municipality’s boundaries by over 1,500 acres. Mr. Jones attends staff meetings and works with city managers daily, exclusively on municipal issues.
As agency counsel, he has negotiated development and disposition agreements with Walmart, Home Depot, and Costco, as well as developed a seventy-five acre retail complex. Issues such as condemnation, relocation, and housing set-aside matters are a regular part of his practice.
Mr. Jones received his J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 1974 and his B.A. in Business Administration and Political Science from Whittier College, 1971. He is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the California State Bar Association, the current Chairman of the Board of Directors of the California Domestic Water Company, a wholesale water distributor to municipalities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties and elected for seventeen years as the Chairman of the Lowell Joint Educational Foundation, member of the Association of California Water Agencies and Board of Trustees — Southern California College of Optometry.
Mr. Jones has also been president of a local Chamber of Commerce, Boys & Girls Club, and Kiwanis Club, as well as Citizen of the Year. He has been a Rotarian for over 20 years.
Mr. Jones has lectured to the California League of Cities and various other conferences on a variety of topics including labor negotiations, punitive damages, and seeking gang injunctions. Mr. Jones was a professor at Whittier College providing instruction in Professional Ethics and Business Law for over ten years.
Mr. Jones has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell as A-V (their highest rating) for over 10 consecutive years.
The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading attorneys who have reached a recognizable degree of success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of the accomplishments within the North American legal community.
