Atty. Ethan T. Boyer

Atty. Ethan T. Boyer

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.

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Profile Summary

About Ethan T. Boyer at a glance

Ethan T. Boyer is a business and litigation attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Noonan Lance & Boyer LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of California Berkeley (J.D., 1994) and Yale University (BA, 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Ethan T. Boyer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ethan T. Boyer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ethan T. Boyer

Where is Ethan T. Boyer's law office located?
Ethan T. Boyer's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Noonan Lance & Boyer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ethan T. Boyer handle?
Ethan T. Boyer focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Ethan T. Boyer go to law school?
Ethan T. Boyer earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (BA, 1990).
How can I contact Ethan T. Boyer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ethan T. Boyer received?
Ethan T. Boyer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California Berkeley
- 1994
BA
Yale University
- 1990

Awards

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

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California

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