Ethan T. Boyer, Business Attorney in San Diego, California
focused on Business and Litigation
San Diego, CA
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Ethan T. Boyer is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Noonan Lance & Boyer LLP.
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- San Diego, CALIFORNIA
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- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Ethan T. Boyer: Ethan T. Boyer is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Noonan Lance & Boyer LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Ethan takes on
Ethan concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ethan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in San Diego, California
Ethan takes business matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ethan agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Diego, California
Ethan takes litigation matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ethan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Ethan T. Boyer — business lawyer in San Diego
Ethan T. Boyer is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Noonan Lance & Boyer LLP.
As one of the founding partners at Noonan Lance Boyer & Banach, and most recently a partner at Kirby Noonan Lance & Hoge, Ethan T. Boyer dedicates his practice to resolving complex business and commercial disputes, including intellectual property matters, real estate and product liability cases. Boyer has successfully handled all aspects of commercial and business litigation, in trials, arbitrations and appeals.
Boyer has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America® by his peers since 2015 for commercial litigation. Best Lawyers has published its list for more than three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals.
Boyer also received an AV® Peer Review rating from the Martindale Hubbell International Law Directory, indicating he has reached the height of professional excellence by demonstrating the highest level of ethical standards and professional ability.
Outside the courtroom, Boyer is active in the legal community and is a member of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers of San Diego; the San Diego Intellectual Property Law Association; Federal Bar Association, San Diego Chapter; and previously served on the board of directors for the San Diego County Bar Foundation and San Diego Barristers Club.
Boyer earned his bachelor’s degree from Yale University, magna cum laude with great distinction, and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law in 1994, where he was a member of the moot court board. He also externed for Justice Ronald M. George of the California Supreme Court.
In his free time, Boyer enjoys golf, fishing and spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Ethan's approach to business cases
As one of the founding partners at Noonan Lance Boyer & Banach, and most recently a partner at Kirby Noonan Lance & Hoge, Ethan T. Boyer dedicates his practice to resolving complex business and commercial disputes, including intellectual property matters, real estate and product liability cases. Boyer has successfully handled all aspects of commercial and business litigation, in trials,…
The kind of cases Ethan takes
Ethan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of California Berkeley
J.D. · 1994
Yale University
BA · 1990
Jurisdictions
Ethan's state bar admissions
California, The Stat
ACTIVE
Ethan studied at J.D. in University of California Berkeley and BA in Yale University.
Law school and academic background
Ethan completed J.D. in University of California Berkeley and BA in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ethan runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Ethan has received 13 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "San Diego’s Best Lawyers,” Best Lawyers: 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Best Lawyers in America," Commercial Litigation: 2015-2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top Lawyers,” San Diego Magazine: 2017-2018
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers: 2017-2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Litigation, Super Lawyers – San Diego Edition: 2019-2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Peer Review rating, Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory: Since 2013
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026).
Locations
Ethan T. Boyer's office in San Diego
Ethan's primary office is at 701 Island Avenue, Suite 400, San Diego, California, 92101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Noonan Lance & Boyer LLP
701 Island Avenue, Suite 400
San Diego, California 92101
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How to hire Ethan T. Boyer — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ethan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ethan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ethan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ethan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ethan
Ethan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ethan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ethan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ethan T. Boyer
How much does it cost to hire Ethan for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ethan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ethan offer a free consultation?
Ethan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ethan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Ethan's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in California typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ethan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ethan take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Ethan is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ethan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Ethan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ethan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ethan accepting new business clients right now?
Ethan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Ethan handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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