AALRR AFFILIATION WITH de GOEDE, DUNNE & MARTIN
AALRR Expands Presence in Central Valley

Fresno, CA (January 18, 2010) -- As part of its long-term growth strategy, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (“AALRR”) has announced its affiliation with Fresno-based law firm de Goede, Dunne & Martin (“de Goede”) effective February 1, 2010.  AALRR has taken this opportunity to increase its Central Valley presence to expand the service provided to the firm’s clients in that region.

The addition of Mary Beth de Goede, Raymond W. Dunne, Bryan G. Martin, Peter E. Denno and A. Christopher Duran, recognized experts in education law, will complement the attorneys based in AALRR’s Fresno office established in 2007.

“We are fortunate to have such a talented group of attorneys join our firm.  The addition of this group, along with the recent hire of Howard Sagaser, will aid our efforts to enhance the experience and culture that our clients in the region want and expect from our firm,” said Cal Watkins, Jr., partner managing AALRR Fresno’s office.

Likewise, de Goede was looking to expand the types of practice areas which it can offer its clients.  “We are excited about the opportunity to provide our clients with additional resources in our current practice areas, as well as access to a wealth of expertise and experience in other areas such as real estate, taxation and bankruptcy” stated Mary Beth de Goede.

Established in 1979, AALRR is a full-service firm with over 140 attorneys and serves California employers from seven offices throughout the state, including Cerritos, Fresno, Irvine, Pleasanton, Riverside, Sacramento, and San Diego. The firm provides practical legal solutions in the areas of employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration.

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Contacts:

Jane Guesnon

(562) 653-3409

Jennifer Yi

(562) 653-3552