Atty. A. William "Bill" Caporizzo

Atty. A. William "Bill" Caporizzo

Bill Caporizzo is a leading lawyer and CPA who helps both private and public companies navigate the complex tax issues they often face. For more than 35 years, Mr.

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About A. William "Bill" Caporizzo at a glance

A. William "Bill" Caporizzo is a tax attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association and Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Pennsylvania (BS). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Bill Caporizzo is a leading lawyer and CPA who helps both private and public companies navigate the complex tax issues they often face
  • For more than 35 years, Mr. Caporizzo has been regularly called upon to represent clients on the tax implications of domestic and cross-border corporate mergers, spin-offs, acquisitions and dispositions, partnerships and joint ventures, and restructurings
  • He also advises corporate clients on capital market transactions, venture financings and fund formations

Practice Areas Explained

A. William "Bill" Caporizzo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A. William "Bill" Caporizzo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about A. William "Bill" Caporizzo

Where is A. William "Bill" Caporizzo's law office located?
A. William "Bill" Caporizzo's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does A. William "Bill" Caporizzo handle?
A. William "Bill" Caporizzo focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did A. William "Bill" Caporizzo go to law school?
A. William "Bill" Caporizzo earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (BS).
How can I contact A. William "Bill" Caporizzo for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has A. William "Bill" Caporizzo received?
A. William "Bill" Caporizzo's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1985
BS
University of Pennsylvania
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association

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