Why Choose Haynes and Boone?
Haynes and Boone is one of Texas's most established BigLaw firms, with the Austin office founded in 1986 just blocks from the Capitol. Their Austin clients have included Dell, Rackspace, AT&T, Hilton Worldwide, Qualcomm, and TSMC. The firm has Chambers-ranked teams in IP, franchise law (Robert Lauer), patent litigation (David O'Dell), corporate, and securities. If you're a venture-backed startup, a public company, or a private equity buyer with a real-money matter on the line, this is the right tier. If you're starting an LLC for the first time, a smaller firm is a better fit.
Situations They Handle
What You'll Pay
Haynes and Boone is a national BigLaw firm. Partner rates in Austin typically range from $850 to $1,400 per hour. Associates run from $500 to $850. The firm scopes engagements as project-based deals (M&A, financing, IP litigation) or hourly engagements with detailed billing. For most consumers and small businesses, this is not the right tier — Haynes and Boone is engaged when a matter genuinely needs a national firm.
Key Attorneys
Robert A. Lauer
David M. O'Dell
Tom Harris
What Clients Say
“Haynes and Boone ran the sell-side process for our $300M technology exit. Disciplined, fast, and willing to push back on the buyer when it mattered.”
“We brought David O'Dell in for a patent matter at the ITC. The team understood the technology, the docket, and the strategic options. We got the result we needed.”
“Robert Lauer's team rebuilt our FDD and structured the franchise program. Best franchise counsel in Texas.”
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Main Office
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 867-8400
Recognition
- ✓ Chambers USA — Multiple Practice Bands
- ✓ Best Law Firms — Tier 1 (Multiple Areas)
- ✓ Texas Super Lawyers — 30+ Attorneys
- ✓ Founded Austin Office 1986