Mullen & Henzell LLP
Business Law | Serving Santa Barbara, CA
805-263-7473Contact Mullen & Henzell LLP in Santa Barbara, California for experienced legal assistance in Business.
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Attorney Jay L. Beckerman
Attorney Christina M. Behrman
Attorney Deborah Boswell
Attorney Michael E. Cage
Attorney Jeffrey B. Churchman
Attorney Andrew M. Cox
Attorney Brian T. Daly
Attorney Morgan Davis Barnwell
Attorney Anthony D. Drewry
Attorney Gregory F. Faulkner
Championing Excellence in Central Coast Legal Advocacy Since 1953
Mullen & Henzell L.L.P. stands as a cornerstone of the Santa Barbara legal community, offering sophisticated counsel backed by over seven decades of dedicated service. Renowned for its "future partners, not profit centers" philosophy, the firm provides comprehensive expertise across four primary pillars: Business & Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Labor & Employment, and Estate Planning. Their Business Group manages everything from boutique transactions to multi-million dollar commercial deals, while the Labor & Employment team exclusively represents management in complex disputes and regulatory compliance. Notably, the firm houses one of the Central Coast's largest estate planning practices, specializing in integrated wealth transfer and succession planning for family-owned enterprises. Consistently voted "Best Law Firm" by the Santa Barbara Independent, Mullen & Henzell blends high-stakes legal proficiency with a personalized, community focused approach. Whether navigating the Corporate Transparency Act or litigating intricate environmental land-use cases, the firm remains committed to fostering long-term client success through integrity and expert advocacy.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Business & Commercial
- Business Organizations
- Employment
- Estate Planning
- Land Use & Zoning
- Litigation & Appeals
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Real Estate
- Sexual Harassment
- Trusts
- Wage & Hour Law – Employee
- Whistleblower – Qui Tam
- Wrongful Termination - Employee
Call 805-263-7473 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney J. Robert Andrews
Bar Admissions:
- California
Education:
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), San Francisco, California, 1967
- J.D.
- University of California, Santa Barbara, 1964
- B.A.
Attorney Jay L. Beckerman
Bar Admissions:
- California
Education:
- New York University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1981
- University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude, 1974
- University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 1970
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of California
- Santa Barbara County Bar Association
Attorney Christina M. Behrman
Bar Admissions:
- California
Education:
- UCLA School of Law, J.D., 2016
- Colorado State University, Fort Collins, B.A., 2012
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- California State Bar
- Santa Barbara County Bar Association
- Barristers of Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Women Lawyers
- William L. Gordon Inns of Court
Attorney Deborah Boswell
Bar Admissions:
- California
Education:
- University of Florida College of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1999
- McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D. with Distinction, 1997
- University of California, Santa Barbara (Environmental Studies), 1993
- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law (Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California)
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of California
- Santa Barbara County Bar Association
- Santa Barbara Women Lawyers
Attorney Michael E. Cage
Bar Admissions:
- California
Education:
- University of California at Davis, J.D., 1989
- University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A., with honors, 1982
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of California, Real Property and Business Law Sections
- Santa Barbara County Bar Association
Attorney Jeffrey B. Churchman
Education:
- Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law, J.D., 2024
- University of Southern California, B.S., Business Administration, 2014
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Santa Barbara County Bar Association
- California State Bar
Attorney Andrew M. Cox
Education:
- Tulane University Law School, J.D., summa cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2017
- Faculty Medal
- Dean’s Medal
- Tulane Law Review, Senior Articles Editor, Volume 91; Junior Member, Volume 90
- Yale University, B.A. Political Science with Distinction in the Major, 2007
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of California
- State Bar of Louisiana
- United States District Court for the Central District of California
- Santa Barbara County Bar Association
Attorney Brian T. Daly
Bar Admissions:
- California
Education:
- UCLA School of Law, J.D., 2014
- University of California at Davis, B.A., 2007
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- California State Bar
- Santa Barbara County Bar Association
- Santa Barbara Human Resources Association
Attorney Morgan Davis Barnwell
Bar Admissions:
- California
Education:
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, LL.M., Taxation, Highest Distinction, 2015
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., Summa Cum Laude, 2015
- University of California, Irvine, B.A., Philosophy, Cum Laude, 2011
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of California
- Santa Barbara County Bar Association
- Santa Barbara Women Lawyers
Attorney Anthony D. Drewry
Education:
- Santa Barbara Colleges of Law, J.D., 2023; Witkin Award for Advanced Legal Writing
- University of Denver, Master of Library and Information Science, 2016
- California State University, East Bay, B.A., 2014
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Santa Barbara County Bar Association
- State Bar of California
Attorney Gregory F. Faulkner
Bar Admissions:
- California
Education:
- Loyola Law School, J.D., Cum Laude, 1984
- University of California at Irvine, B.A., English, 1981
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of California
- Santa Barbara County Bar Association
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