Firm

Mullen & Henzell L.L.P., a California registered limited liability partnership, represents clients involved in a broad range of personal, business and professional endeavors, administrative and municipal government matters, environmental issues, land use developments and real estate investments, banking, finance, petroleum, bankruptcy and securities matters, estate planning, family wealth planning, conservatorships, probate litigation, employment law, labor relations, retirement plans, nonprofit organizations, insurance, commercial, business dispute resolution at all levels of arbitration and litigation, personal injury litigation and other areas of civil law.

The firm has grown over the past 70 years and we look forward to continuing our expansion to serve the diverse legal needs of all of Santa Barbara County. Founded as Cavalletto, Webster, Mullen & McCaughey in 1953, the firm was known as Mullen, McCaughey & Henzell between 1982 and 1990, and changed to its present name at the beginning of 1991.

Mullen & Henzell L.L.P. combines the benefits of a personable small-town setting with the sophisticated legal practice and depth of experience more often found in large metropolitan areas. Many of the firm’s clients have business involvements throughout California and the rest of United States. We are proud of the quality of our legal work, and our involvement in the community in which we live and work.

What's New

April 28, 2026

Mullen & Henzell LLP Recognized by Pacific Coast Business Times

We’re proud to be recognized by Pacific Coast Business Times as the largest law firm based in the Tri-County region. We are thankful for an incredible team of talented attorneys...

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December 10, 2025

Welcome Morgen P. Hopson

Please join us in welcoming Morgen P. Hopson who joined Mullen & Henzell’s Civil Litigation group this past September. Morgen earned her BA from UCSB and her JD from UC...

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December 10, 2025

Welcome Diego P. Ochoa

Please join us in welcoming Diego P. Ochoa who joined our Labor & Employment group this past September. As native of Santa Barbara, Diego is dedicated to serving the local...

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March 3, 2025

Update 03/03/25: Corporate Transparency Act

In a press release on March 2, 2025, the Treasury Department announced “with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated...

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