Atty. Brian Patton
Brian Patton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law and Tax Law. Brian, who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2024.
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Brian Patton is a business and tax attorney based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California (2020). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 2020). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Patton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law and Tax Law
- Brian, who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Patton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brian Patton is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Brian Patton is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newport Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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