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Haynes and Boone, LLP

Dallas, TX·10 offices

Firm Overview

Haynes Boone is one of the leading Texas law firms, with a particularly strong energy and bankruptcy practice. The firm's Texas roots and its growing national presence have made it a significant force in energy, restructuring, and M&A work.

Associate Experience

Associates at Haynes Boone gain access to sophisticated Texas market work — particularly in energy and finance — in a culture that is more accessible than national BigLaw.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Haynes Boone actively recruits energy, bankruptcy, and M&A practitioners in Texas and beyond. For laterals with Texas market experience or energy backgrounds, the firm is consistently a top destination.

Exploring Opportunities at Haynes Boone?

VortexLegal has relationships at Haynes Boone and can give you a candid read on whether your background is a strong fit — and what the lateral process typically looks like.

Rankings

Vault Law 100#81
TierAmLaw 200

Firm Size

Total Lawyers764
Associates269
Partners343
Counsel147
Assoc : Partner0.8 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Energy
  • Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Texas)

Practice Strengths

EnergyFinanceM&ALitigationBankruptcyIP

Key Markets

DallasHoustonAustinFort WorthDenverNew YorkWashington DCSan FranciscoMexico CityShanghai