Haynes Boone Opened New San Diego Office
The law firm expanded its California presence to support life sciences and technology clients in San Diego.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Biotech
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Haynes Boone has launched its 21st global office, marking its fourth location in California. The new site aims to strengthen the firm's legal support for the biotechnology, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Why it matters
By establishing a physical presence in the city, the firm intends to better capture intellectual property, corporate, and litigation work within the competitive regional biotech market. The office also provides local access for the firm's litigators appearing in Southern California courts.
The firm now operates 21 global offices and employs over 750 lawyers worldwide. This San Diego expansion adds to the firm's existing footprint of 4 California offices.
The players
Haynes Boone
An international law firm that employs more than 750 lawyers and specializes in complex litigation and corporate law.
Jeffrey Morton
The managing partner who leads the newly established San Diego office for Haynes Boone.
The details
Located at 12730 High Bluff Drive, Ste. 260, the office is led by managing partner Jeffrey Morton. The facility was established to provide dedicated legal services to life sciences and tech clients while proximity to courts serves the firm's litigators.
Timeline
October 12, 2026: The office opening was officially confirmed.
Earlier in 2026: The firm opened a new office in Boston.
The Tech Race
This move reflects a broader trend of major law firms concentrating their practices in regional technology centers to stay near their clients. It follows the firm's strategy of physical expansion, similar to their Boston opening earlier this year.
Local life sciences and technology companies now have a new option for legal representation in their immediate area. This physical presence potentially simplifies workflow and communication for clients requiring specialized intellectual property or litigation support.
The takeaway
The addition of this office highlights the increasing intersection between specialized legal services and regional technology clusters. Local companies can expect increased access to legal counsel familiar with the specific regulatory hurdles of the biotech industry.
Further reading
For more on local research and industry growth, visit San Diego Biotech.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LawFuel.
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