Epstein Becker Green Hired Attorney Dennis Jones
The former state counsel joined the local firm on October 1, 2026, to bolster its health care practice.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in People
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Dennis Jones has joined the local San Francisco office of Epstein Becker Green as a Member of the Firm. He moves to the private sector after a decade serving as government counsel at California's Department of Health Care Services.
Why it matters
The firm hired Jones to leverage his deep experience with the state’s complex health care regulatory system. His background in navigating agency enforcement and compliance helps local clients prepare for government audits and fraud inquiries.
Jones brings 10 years of government experience to the firm, including a track record of negotiating health care contracts with all 58 California counties. He also successfully secured $60 million in federal funding for state inmate reimbursement programs.
The players
Dennis Jones
A newly appointed Member of the Firm at Epstein Becker Green with a background as government counsel for California's health department.
Epstein Becker Green
A law firm with a San Francisco office specializing in health care and life sciences legal services.
The details
At the state level, Jones managed the Department of Health Care Services Third-Party Liability litigation caseload and oversaw the Inmate Medi-Cal Claiming Unit. In his new role at Epstein Becker Green, he will focus on assisting clients with regulatory resolution and managing enforcement investigations. He uses his background in fraud allegations and overpayment issues to help identify potential compliance risks for organizations.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: Epstein Becker Green announced the hiring of Dennis Jones.
Across the Bay
This hire follows the established regulatory framework of the California Medi-Cal program, which requires specialized legal expertise to manage. Jones’s move mirrors a broader trend of private firms recruiting government veterans to navigate the state's complex health care reimbursement rules.
Local health care providers and organizations facing regulatory scrutiny may see new representation options in the city. Clients can now utilize his specific experience with state-level audits and fraud investigations to manage their legal standing.
The takeaway
Jones brings a decade of state-level experience that could prove valuable for any entity dealing with California Department of Health Care Services audits. Keep an eye on the firm's future public filings to see how his specific expertise in contract negotiation shapes their local client portfolio.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Globallegalchronicle.
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