Holland & Knight announced on August 6, 2026, the opening of the Firm’s new office in Huntsville, Alabama, its 36th location worldwide. Intellectual Property attorney Ryan Letson will lead the Huntsville office as executive partner, and International Trade attorney Andrew Tuggle joins him as a founding member.
Holland & Knight Chair and Chief Executive Officer Bob Grammig spoke with the Daily Report about the move to the Rocket City, saying its status as a hub for defense, aerospace, technology and manufacturing companies was the impetus for opening the new location and the Firm’s global platform will help connect the local business community with a full suite of resources.
“From our perspective, in the world of defense and technology and related areas [and] national security, Huntsville is ground zero for everything,” he explained. “When you look at where things are developing and where the entrepreneurs are going to be, having the boots on the ground and access to the
support of the entire network that we have I think is going to be a differentiator for us in Huntsville.”
Ryan, a well-known figure in the Huntsville defense, technology and business sectors, agreed with Bob’s assessment, sharing that national security and defense have played a foundational role in Huntsville’s growth, from to the launch of Redstone Arsenal in the late 1940s and to the opening of the Marshall Space Flight Center in 1960. By planting its roots in Huntsville, Holland & Knight cements its commitment to the defense industry, initiated by the establishment of a designated National Security & Defense Industry Sector Group in 2025, and enables clients to access key capabilities for research, development and expansion.
“Huntsville right now is really one of the tech centers of the country,” Bob said. “It is the No. 1 place to be in a lot of ways.”
