Jean A. Dalmore
Senior Partner
Los Angeles
213.630.1005
Admissions
- California, 1994
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1994
Education
- University of Southern California Gould School of Law, J.D.
- California State University, Los Angeles, B.S.
- Business Administration
Jean A. Dalmore is a Senior Partner at Murchison & Cumming, LLP, where she serves as Co-Chair of the Construction Law practice group and Co-Chair of the hiring committee. Jean’s unique blend of in-depth knowledge of the construction industry combined with her experience in handling complex construction matters of all types underscores her capability to deliver comprehensive early evaluation of liability, damages, settlement value, and strategy. Her broad spectrum of clients includes developers, general contractors, subcontractors in all trades, material suppliers, and design professionals across all construction sectors. Additionally, Jean’s practice encompasses complex issues such as breach of contract, construction defects, delay claims, as well as construction site accidents. Her vast experience over twenty-five years also extends to general liability and business torts, making her a versatile and dynamic litigator.
Jean is also a key member of the Professional Liability practice group. She represents corporations, partnerships, and individuals in insurance and real estate agencies, architectural and engineering industries, and accounting professionals in high-stakes malpractice actions. For over 25 years, Jean has been a trusted advisor to her clients, recognizing the critical responsibility of safeguarding their reputations and livelihoods.
Jean’s leadership skills have been influential for not only the firm but the legal community as a whole. She is an active leader within the USLAW NETWORK, where she has previously chaired the organization’s Construction Practice Group and served as co-chair for the Construction Program at various conferences. Additionally, Jean is an engaged member of The Defense Research Institute Construction Group, where she continues to contribute to the advancement of the field.
Jean earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles. Jean has dedicated her entire legal career to Murchison & Cumming, beginning as a Summer Associate and working her way up to becoming a Senior Partner. She has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for her legal acumen and ethical standards.
Admissions
- California, 1994
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1994
Education
- University of Southern California Gould School of Law, J.D.
- California State University, Los Angeles, B.S.
- Business Administration
Classes/Seminars Taught
- “Lightning Round: USLAW’s Practice Group 5-Minute Drill,” USLAW NETWORK Worldwide Virtual Retreat, October 2020
- “Indemnity Agreements in Construction Contracts: When is a promise really binding?” USLAW Network/Murchison & Cumming, LLP 2013 CLE Program & Summer Beach Bash, June 25, 2013, Santa Monica, CA
- “Ten-Minute Construction Law Drill: Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs and Owner Controlled Insurance Programs,” Associated General Contractors of America Annual Convention, March 6-9, 2013, Palm Springs, CA
- “Coping with Climate Change: How to Deal with the Many Legal and Market Restrictions on Contractual Indemnity and Additional Insured Endorsements, and Other Questions about Traditional Risk Allocation,” 2013 AGC Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management Conference, February 4-6, 2013, Naples, FL
- “Five Minute Drill: California Construction Law Case Update,” USLAW Network Spring Client Conference, March 31 – April 2, 2011, Phoenix, AZ
- Co-Chair, Construction Law Track, USLAW Network Spring Client Conference, April 15 – 17, 2010, Miami, FL
- Panelist, “Handling Construction Defect Claims,” Southern California Claims Managers Meeting, December 10, 2009
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- ABOTA Inns of Court – Judge William Rea Chapter
- Defense Research Institute, Vice Chair – Construction Defect Committee
- Associated General Contractors of California
Published Works
- Co-Author, “Moving from the Minors to the Majors: Catastrophic Failures,” For The Defense, August 2011
Articles
- Moving from the Minors to the Majors (9/2/2011)
Announcements
- Nine Murchison & Cumming Lawyers Recognized by 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America (8/16/2024)
- Five M&C Attorneys Named 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers (1/10/2023)
- Three M&C Senior Partners Named 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers (1/21/2021)
- Murchison & Cumming Elevates Jean Dalmore to Senior Partner (1/16/2020)
- Six from Murchison & Cumming Named Top Attorneys by Pasadena Magazine (12/19/2017)
- Jean Dalmore to Speak at AGC Construction Conference (1/4/2013)
- Jean Dalmore to Speak at General Contractors Convention (11/29/2012)
- Jean Dalmore Serves as USLAW Conference Co-Chair (3/2/2012)
- Jean Dalmore Co-Authors Article to be Published by DRI (7/25/2011)
- Jean Dalmore to Speak at USLAW Network Client Conference (2/23/2011)
