Richard S. Whitmore

Richard (Dick) Whitmore began representing management in public sector employment matters in 1970 as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Sunnyvale. He was the founding partner of Whitmore, Kay & Stevens (1976) and Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos (1991). Following the merger of Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos with Liebert Cassidy, Dick became a name partner in Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.

Although partially retired, Dick continues to advise and consult with public agencies on negotiations, fact-finding, arbitration, mediation and related labor relations matters. He is providing training for public agencies like the League of California Cities and CALPELRA. He is also serving as a mediator, factfinder, and arbitrator, both as a neutral and as a management representative on tripartite panels.