John C. McCarron

Partner & Co-Chair, Food & Ag Group at Downey Brand

For nearly three decades, John McCarron has focused his practice on assisting clients with complex business disputes.

John has successfully tried cases in state and federal court, in arbitrations, and in administrative hearings. John is known for his practical and cost-effective approach to litigation and his aptitude for providing innovative solutions for sophisticated issues. One of John’s unique strengths is his ability to guide clients through the ever-changing regulatory issues facing business owners in California.

John’s practice is primarily focused on crop damage, food labeling, and business litigation. He has extensive experience defending class actions involving employment issues, unfair competition claims, and false advertising. As a partner in the firm’s food and agriculture practice group, John regularly represents businesses and trade associations that are part of California’s enormous food and agriculture industry. He has an intuitive understanding of the myriad of issues facing California’s food and agriculture companies, and clients turn to him for efficient, effective results.

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  • Partner & Co-Chair, Food & Ag Group

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