Mike Hird

San Diego, CA Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate Law Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law Securities / Capital Markets Law Venture Capital Law

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in San Diego.

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Corporate Law

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Pillsbury

148 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Mike Hird is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Venture Capital Law. Mike practices law in San Diego, California

Best Lawyers has recognized Mike Hird since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mike Hird is held by other lawyers.

Locations

San Diego, California

858-509-4000

11682 El Camino Real, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92130

Education

Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1988

Client Testimonials

Mike is highly ethical and talented. He quickly understands the complexities in any transaction and can distill complex deal points into a language any CEO can understand.

Christopher Maloney (TriTech Software Systems)

San Diego

Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Corporate Law, San Diego (2027)
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, San Diego (2027)
Corporate Law, San Diego (2024)
Securities / Capital Markets Law, San Diego (2023)
Corporate Law, San Diego (2022)
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, San Diego (2020)
Venture Capital Law, San Diego (2017)
Securities / Capital Markets Law, San Diego (2016)
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, San Diego (2013)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2027 for work in:

Corporate Law
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Venture Capital Law

Additional Areas of Practice:

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Technology Law

Special Focus:

Corporate
Finance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Securities
Technology
Venture Capital

News & Media

Publications

Southern California 2026

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