Del Mar, CA – Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron, LLP (DPMC), a leading California municipal law firm, announces that Partner Christina Cameron has been named City Attorney for the City of Del Mar, effective February 9, 2026. Cameron succeeds Leslie Devaney, who served as Del Mar City Attorney since July 2009. About the City of...
On April 1st, 2026, Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron LLP reaches a milestone that fills us with immense pride and gratitude: our 10th anniversary. A decade ago on April 1, 2016, what began with a bold vision has evolved into a notable law firm built on the foundations of trust, dedication, and the collective efforts...
Christina Cameron & Leslie Devaney Appointed to Chula Vista’s Campaign Contribution Enforcement Panel Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron LLP is proud to announce the selection of partners Christina Cameron and Leslie Devaney to the City of Chula Vista‘s Board of Ethics panel on Campaign Contribution Enforcement Authority. Background Following interviews for the position, Deputy City Attorney Elizabeth Pietanza formally notified Ms....
SB 707: The Brown Act’s Biggest Transformation in Decades – What California Public Agencies Must Know On October 3, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 707 (Durazo) into law, implementing one of the most comprehensive overhauls of the Ralph M. Brown Act since its enactment in 1953. In the first months of 2026, California’s...
Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron LLP Secures Major Victory: Ninth Circuit Affirms Defense Verdict in Complex False Claims Act Case Devaney Pate Morris and Cameron LLP is proud to announce a significant legal victory. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed a complete defense jury verdict in favor of our clients, GET Engineering Corp....
Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron (DPMC) condemns and stands against racism and violence toward communities of color and will work toward positive change. We acknowledge that racism and xenophobia continue in our society and that unjust treatment and disrespect of people of color exist. It is not enough to simple denounce racism. We must do...
DPMC adds seasoned litigators, Lindsay R. Brack and Susan L. Mason October 1, 2018 – DPMC is pleased to announce the addition of Lindsay R. Brack and Susan L. Mason, formerly of Brack & Mason, as DPMC partners. “The defense-centered practice built by Lindsay and Sue is a good match for our firm’s public entity...
Leslie Devaney, a tough litigator who once ran against Michael Aguirre for San Diego city attorney, has been hired as city counsel for Del Mar. The selection of Devaney came after the Del Mar City Council conducted interviews in April with representatives of five firms who competed in a bidding process. The council met Monday...
A study released Monday by Chicago-based real estate investment and advisory firm JLL on the real estate outlook for law firms in San Diego said local firms have not decreased their footprints as much as firms have in some other primary U.S. markets. According to JLL, the typical U.S. law firm has shrunken its office...
