Alexandra Jones practices in the area of litigation and is experienced in environmental, water, and land use law, and has assisted on a variety of cases, including the representation of California government agencies, municipalities and private companies in complex disputes.
Ms. Jones also has experience in a variety of complex commercial matters in both state and federal courts, including commercial real estate finance, lender liability and white-collar defense.
Ms. Jones is a 2017 graduate of The George Washington University School of Law, where she was an associate on The George Washington Journal of Energy & Environmental Law, and a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.
Areas of Practice
Energy, Water and Natural Resources
Commercial Litigation
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Education
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2017
- Associate, The George Washington Journal of Energy & Environmental Law - University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 2010
Experience
Duane Morris LLP
- Senior Associate, 2025-present
- Associate, 2017-2024
Representative Matters
Represented California water agencies regarding water rights disputes, regulatory compliance, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) litigation.
Represented and advised a California city on a variety of matters regarding the implementation of its 30-year General Plan, including CEQA and zoning litigation.
Represented a global telecommunications service provider in complaint and regulatory proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission.
Represented the State of California Department of Water Resources in hearings before the State Water Resources Control Board regarding the development of a large scale water conveyance system.
Represented a national construction firm under investigation for alleged environmental reporting violations.
Represented a wood products manufacturer concerning alleged violations of NPDES permit requirements under the Environmental Protection Agency.
Represented commercial real estate lenders in complex property-related disputes, including the adjudication of mechanics liens and foreclosure proceedings.
Represented a national commercial real estate special servicer in several lender liability suits.
Represented a pro bono client in a Hague Convention petition on international child abduction requiring significant client investigation and research, pleadings, and court appearances.