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Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara and M&H!

Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Logo Exciting News! Mullen & Henzell has teamed up with Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara to offer exclusive career development opportunities for law school students and graduates at our Santa Barbara office. Join us in shaping the future of legal excellence on the Central Coast, where you’ll have the chance to work alongside seasoned attorneys on...

The Corporate Transparency Act: NEW Information

corporate transparency act The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), a new federal law, became effective January 1, 2024.  The CTA creates filing requirements for many business entities (corporations, LLCs, partnerships and certain trusts). Click HERE to read full CTA notice.

Welcoming Lucy Flinchbaugh to the Firm

Associate Attorney; Mullen & Henzell L.L.P.; Santa Barbara MULLEN & HENZELL is pleased to announce Lucille “Lucy” Flinchbaugh to the firm. Lucy joined us as an associate in the Business and Real Estate group. Her practice focuses on land use entitlements, site selection, permitting, and environmental compliance. Lucy represents developers in all stages of the development process. These include a wide range of...

Thank you Santa Barbara!

Mullen & Henzell voted 2023 Best of Santa Barbara - Best Law Firm Voted “Best Law Firm” in Santa Barbara – in the Santa Barbara Independent Readers’ Poll 2023.  

Christine Roberts joined the firm’s Estate Planning Department

After working exclusively with employee benefits (ERISA) for a number of years, Christine Roberts has joined the firm’s estate planning department. She brings to the department her expertise in the area of retirement accounts and IRAs, and works with clients to design estate plans that help to protect their assets for future generations. Christine is...

Congratulations to Morgan Davis Barnwell and Brian Daly – New Partners at Mullen & Henzell

Morgan Barnwell Brian Daly Mullen & Henzell It is with great pleasure to announce that Morgan Davis Barnwell and Brian Daly have become Partners of the firm. Morgan has been working closely with the firm’s estate and tax planning clients since 2016. Her commitment to the community and her approachable style makes her ideally suited for clients with multi-generational estate planning and...

Best Law Firm Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Independent Best of Award Logo Mullen Henzell Voted “Best Law Firm” in Santa Barbara in the Santa Barbara Independent Readers’ Poll 2021 and nominated again 2022.  

Brett Piersma – New Partner at Mullen & Henzell

Brett W Piersma Partner Attorney Mullen and Henzell It is with great pleasure to announce that Brett Piersma has been promoted to Partner of Mullen & Henzell L.L.P.  Brett has been working closely with our firm’s estate planning clients since 2014, showing notable legal talent, passion and commitment. Brett W. Piersma – Mullen & Henzell L.L.P. (mullenlaw.com)  

E is for ERISA Christine Roberts Podcast

Christine Roberts Podcast with Amy Evans: De-mystifying The Complexities of ERISA Benefits www.eforerisa.com, Christine Roberts’ benefits blog.  Roll your cursor by to take a look.

E is for ERISA: “IRS Plays Musical Chairs With Voluntary Correction Programs”

Read about IRS program Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System, or EPCRS. www.eforerisa.com, Christine Roberts’ benefits blog.  Roll your cursor by to take a look.

What's New

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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October 17, 2025

Mullen & Henzell L.L.P. Wins "Best of Santa Barbara" Fifth Year in a Row

Mullen & Henzell L.L.P. is honored to once again be voted Best Law Firm in the Santa Barbara Independent’s “Best Of” Readers’ Poll for the fifth year in a row!...

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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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