A Seasoned Hand for a Critical Role: Christina Cameron Named Outside Legal Counsel to the San Diego Commission on Police Practices On March 30, 2026, the San Diego Commission on Police Practices (CPP) named Christina M. Cameron as its Outside Legal Counsel — a move that brings one of the region’s most respected governmental ethics...
Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron LLP Successfully Defends two Los Angeles Police Department Officers As Court Grants Summary Judgment in Ramirez v. City of Los Angeles: A Comprehensive Analysis of Fourth Amendment, Qualified Immunity, and Monell Claims Executive Summary In a significant victory for law enforcement defendants, the United States District Court, Central District of California recently...
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...
