Jean A. Dalmore Named Co-Chair of Construction Law Practice Group

March 24, 2003

Los Angeles, CA – March 24, 2003 – Jean A. Dalmore, a partner in the Los Angeles office, has been named Co-Chair of the firm's Construction Law Practice Group. She will share the duties with Victor Lee, a partner in the firm's Orange County office.

Ms. Dalmore focuses her practice in the area of construction defect, representing general contractors, and sub-contractors in all fields of construction. She also handles intellectual property, general liability and business tort matters.

Mr. Lee has been Co-Chair of the Construction Law Practice Group for two years. In addition to construction law, Mr. Lee handles product and general liability matters.

The Construction Law Practice Group of Murchison & Cumming defends cases involving construction injuries and defects, landslide and subsidence, as well as miscellaneous litigation pertaining to construction. The firm has represented developers, general contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers and is thoroughly familiar with the entire spectrum of the industry, from residential, to retail, to major commercial developments.

The attorneys of the Construction Law Practice Group are also experienced in defending mold allegations in single family, multi-residential and commercial dwellings and have successfully tried construction defect cases to favorable resolution, including defense verdicts.

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With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier civil litigation firm with five offices in California and Las Vegas, whose attorneys specialize in the defense of domestic and international businesses, insurers and individuals, at trial and on appeal. The Firm’s attorneys also handle employment matters and business transactions. For additional information, please visit our website at www.murchisonlaw.com.