Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Announces Consolidation with Garrett & Tully, Expanding Its Practice Areas, and Welcoming Thirteen Attorneys

08.18.2025

Cerritos, CA – August 18, 2025 – Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR), an Am Law 200 Firm, is excited to announce the strategic consolidation with Garrett & Tully (GT) to enhance its litigation and trial practice group, with thirteen attorneys joining AALRR on September 1, 2025. This consolidation expands AALRR’s practice areas to include professional liability and related business litigation, automotive product liability and appellate experience in real estate, business, and commercial litigation. The consolidation strengthens the full-service capabilities AALRR provides to its clients.

The AALRR and GT consolidation will continue the Firm’s commitment to top-tier client service, provide access to a broader range of legal expertise under one firm, and expand its presence in key markets.

“We are thrilled to welcome this talented group of attorneys to AALRR,” said James Baca, AALRR’s Managing Partner. “Their experience, integrity, and deep relationships with clients and communities align perfectly with our values. This is an exciting moment of growth for our firm and an opportunity to expand the services we provide to our clients.”

New Attorneys Joining AALRR Include:

• Candie Y. Chang
• Annabelle De La Mora
• Joshua R. Engel
• Robert G. Garrett
• Ani Grigoryan
• Michelle Lee
• Brian W. Ludeke
• Scott B. Mahler
• Jezzette M. Ron
• Ryan C. Squire
• Jennifer R. Slater
• Trang T. Tran
• Stephen J. Tully

“It was important to us that our clients and colleagues transition to a firm with shared values, proven leadership, and a collaborative culture,” said GT’s current managing partner, Stephen Tully. “We’ve long respected AALRR’s commitment to excellence, and we are confident this move will allow our clients to continue receiving the highest caliber of service with access to a broader range of legal capabilities.”

This consolidation represents one of the largest groups of attorneys to join AALRR and reflects the shared vision of both firms to deliver exceptional legal services through thoughtful growth. With the addition of these attorneys, AALRR now employs 290 lawyers serving clients in ten offices throughout California. 

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About Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
With over 45 years of unwavering commitment to client service, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) is one of California’s leading law firms. Our diverse team brings a seasoned perspective to California’s complex legal landscape for public and private entities, with particular strength in the areas of education, labor and employment, construction, complex litigation, corporate, taxation, and water. AALRR’s public sector clients include more than 450 K-12 school districts, community college districts and universities, as well as cities, counties, and special districts. We also represent diverse business entities, from small, family-run businesses to publicly traded corporations. With more than 290 lawyers and growing, AALRR has ten offices in Cerritos, Fresno, Irvine, Marin, Pasadena, Pleasanton, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, and Westlake Village to serve our clients throughout California.

Media Contact:
Darrell Uran
Director of Marketing
AALRR
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