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Tyson & Mendes, LLP

San Diego, CA·12 offices

Firm Overview

Tyson & Mendes is a rapidly growing national insurance defense firm with a distinctive focus on achieving defense verdicts and early case resolution. The firm's technology-forward approach and its national expansion have made it a significant player in the defense litigation market.

Associate Experience

Associates at Tyson & Mendes gain real litigation experience and courtroom access in a firm that is growing quickly. The firm's technology investment and defense-verdict focus create a distinctive litigation culture.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Tyson & Mendes recruits defense litigators across its national offices as part of its rapid expansion. For laterals with insurance defense or product liability experience who want to join a growing platform, the firm is an interesting option.

Exploring Opportunities at Tyson & Mendes?

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

Rankings

TierLocal/Regional

Firm Size

Total Lawyers271
Associates81
Partners81
Counsel109
Assoc : Partner1.0 : 1

*as of May 2026

Practice Strengths

Insurance DefenseProduct LiabilityGeneral LiabilityProfessional LiabilityConstruction Defect

Key Markets

San DiegoLos AngelesSan FranciscoLas VegasPhoenixDenverChicagoNew YorkNew JerseySeattle+2 more