Cary D. Jones

Cary Jones has practiced for over 30 years in all aspects of sophisticated national real estate transactions, focusing in mixed use, transit, hotel, historic properties, ski resort, shopping center and office developments and joint ventures; zoning and land use; real estate financing, and construction. In his prior role as the Senior Vice-President and General Counsel of a national food and drug store public company, Cary supervised over $3 billion in development of shopping center and related mixed use projects throughout the country.

Cary is the Managing Partner of the firm's Los Angeles office.

Representative Presentations and Publications

• Alumnus Cary Jones Gives Back After Successful Career in Real Estate Law, Quoted, Res Gestae (Winter 2019)
• The Aftermath of California’s SB 50: Meeting the Challenges of Affordable Housing, Co-Author, Daily Journal (July 18, 2019)
• California Senate Bill 50: California’s Rejection of Addressing Restrictive Zoning Policies, Co-Author, Under Construction (July 2019)
• California Appellate Court Confirms That Lay Public Opinion Regarding Potentially Significant Aesthetic Impacts May Be Enough To Trigger Preparation Of An Environmental Impact Report, Co-Author, Under Construction (January 2019)
• Recent Developments In California CEQA Legislative Proposals, Author, Under Construction (July 2018)
• California Appellate Court Clarifies Prevailing Wage Law for Public Works Projects, Author, Under Construction (December 2017)
• Is Inclusionary Housing a Misguided Mandate? Quoted, The Real Deal (June 15, 2017)
• Drop Dead Date for Recording California Mechanic's Lien is 90 Days from Completion of 'Actual Work', Not 'Substantial Completion', Author, Under Construction (June 2017)
• If City Council Candidates are any Indication, Measure S will be a Close Call, Quoted, The Real Deal (March 3, 2017)

Professional Recognition and Awards

•Alumnus of the Year Award, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law (2015)
•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
•The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law (2003-2020)
•Southern California Super Lawyers, Real Estate (2012-2019)
•Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Real Estate (2005-2011)
•Super Lawyers, Real Estate - Corporate Counsel Edition (2009-2010)
•Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine (2009)
•Mountain States Super Lawyers, Real Estate (2007-2009)
•Peter W. Billings Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Utah College of Law

Community Involvement

•Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
•Los Angeles Central City Association, Executive Committee
•Rowland Hall School, Board Member, Former Chair

Other Professional Experience

•University of Utah, College of Law, Adjunct Professor (2002-2008)
•American Stores Properties, Inc., Sr. Vice-President and General Counsel (1997-1999)

Related News & Events

• Dec 01
Alumnus Cary Jones Gives Back After Successful Career in Real Estate Law
Res Gestae

• Jan 30
2019 Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Five California Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Aug 15
139 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers Listed as Leaders in Their Fields by The Best Lawyers in America 2019
Eleven Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2019 Lawyer of the Year

• Jan 30
2018 Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Seven California Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Aug 15
The Best Lawyers in America 2018 Lists 133 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in Their Field

• Jul 26
Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes 13 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Jan 17
Snell & Wilmer Renews Commitment to Los Angeles
Moves to 31st Floor of Two California Plaza

• Aug 15
The Best Lawyers in America 2017 Lists 125 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers As Leaders In Their Field
In addition, 15 Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2017 “Lawyer of the Year”

• Jul 01
Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Sixteen Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Aug 17
The Best Lawyers in America 2016 Lists 128 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in their Field
In addition, 19 Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2016 “Lawyer of the Year”

• May 15
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Honors Snell & Wilmer Partner Cary Jones with Alumnus of the Year Award

• Feb 05
Southern California Super Lawyers 2015 Recognizes 13 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Aug 18
The Best Lawyers in America 2015 Lists 123 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in Their Field

• Aug 19
The Best Lawyers in America 2014 Recognizes 119 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Aug 12
Super Lawyers 2013 Recognizes 96 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
Also Names 45 Firm Attorneys to the 2013 Rising Stars List

• Sep 04
The Best Lawyers in America 2013 Recognizes 114 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Jun 27
Super Lawyers 2012 Recognizes 80 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Sep 06
The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 99 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Jul 29
Snell & Wilmer Congratulates its 99 Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2011

• Jun 20
Super Lawyers 2011 Recognizes 74 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
Also Names 21 Firm Attorneys to the 2011 Rising Stars List

• Jun 10
Chambers USA Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 39 Attorneys as 'Leaders in Their Field'

• Oct 21
Ninety-Nine Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2011

• Aug 01
Ninety-Eight Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2010

• Jul 10
Law & Politics Selects 75 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as 2009 Super Lawyers

• Jun 12
Chambers USA Ranks Thirty-Five Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as Leaders in Field

Related Publications

• Jul 01
Under Construction - July 2019

• Jan 24
Under Construction - January 2019

• Jul 09
Under Construction - Summer 2018

• Dec 07
Under Construction - December 2017

• Jun 05
Under Construction - June 2017

• Jul 17
2008 Mountain States Super Lawyers

• Jun 15
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2007