Hanson Bridgett Opens Fresno Office, Expanding Commitment to Central Valley and Statewide Growth Strategy
Opening of downtown Fresno office underscores firm’s commitment to a rapidly growing Central Valley market
SAN FRANCISCO – April 1, 2026 – Hanson Bridgett LLP announced today the opening of its downtown Fresno office, establishing a permanent home in the Central Valley and marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued expansion across California. The new office reinforces the firm’s long-term commitment to clients, the legal community, and strategic growth in one of California’s most important regional markets.
Located in the heart of downtown Fresno at 2440 Tulare Street, Suite 200, the new 6,029-square-foot office establishes a permanent presence in a region anchored by California’s fifth-largest city, and represents a growing focus of the firm’s all-California strategy. The office is led by partner and Fresno Market Leader Ryan Eddings of the firm’s labor and employment practice group, who joined the firm in 2025 to spearhead its expansion in the Central Valley.
“This is the next step in our intentional growth plan and aligned with our ‘all-California’ strategy,” said Kristina Lawson, managing partner at Hanson Bridgett. “This office reflects a deliberate long-term investment in Fresno and in the Central Valley. Fresno is a vital and evolving market, and opening a physical office here reflects both the strength of the region and our long-term commitment to being a meaningful partner to our existing clients here, new clients, and the Central Valley community.”
The Fresno office builds on Hanson Bridgett’s statewide growth momentum, which has included recent lateral additions across key markets and practice areas. In recent months, the firm has welcomed real estate partners Tara Castro Narayanan and Susan Daly, as well as Jenica Maldonado, a labor and employment partner — further strengthening its ability to serve clients across California’s complex and interconnected legal landscape.
With its Fresno presence, Hanson Bridgett is extending that platform into the Central Valley — bringing full-service, cross-sector capabilities to a region experiencing sustained population growth, economic development, and increasing demand for sophisticated legal counsel within core industries, including agriculture, health care, transportation, energy, and government.
“This office is a clear signal of our commitment to the Central Valley and to Fresno as a long-term market for the firm,” said Eddings. “I’m from Fresno, and establishing and growing this physical office — a local presence right in the heart of downtown — means a lot to our clients here and this community, and we’re of course more accessible, more connected, and better positioned to succeed.”
“What’s exciting about this moment is that we’re building something from the ground up with a clear vision,” Eddings said. “This space gives us the foundation to grow thoughtfully — bringing in the right talent, expanding our capabilities, and delivering the kind of sophisticated, responsive service that clients in the Central Valley are looking for.”
The downtown location reflects both the firm’s practical approach to client service and its broader civic orientation. Hanson Bridgett plans to continue expanding the Fresno office in the coming months, including expected attorney additions in April, as part of a broader effort to build out a multi-practice team aligned with the region’s economic landscape.
“We’re already seeing strong interest from attorneys who want to be part of what we’re building here,” Eddings added. “That momentum, combined with the strength of the market, gives us a lot of confidence in where this office is headed.”
About Hanson Bridgett
Hanson Bridgett LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm with more than 200 attorneys and offices across California. Rooted in California and well-versed in its complex legal landscape, the firm proudly serves clients nationwide. The firm is structured to support businesses, public agencies, nonprofits, and individuals spanning industries including: construction, corporate and risk management, government and transportation, employer services, health and senior care, wealth management, and real estate and environment. As the first law firm certified as a B Corp, Hanson Bridgett is deeply committed to public service, sustainability, and advancing the communities where we live and work – in California and beyond.
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