Av. Craig A. Becker
Craig A. Becker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law.
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About Craig A. Becker at a glance
Craig A. Becker is a tax and tax litigation attorney based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Pillsbury. Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (San Jose) (2025). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Craig A. Becker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law
- Craig A., who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2023
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Craig A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Craig A. Becker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Craig A. Becker is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
Craig A. Becker is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation 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 Palo Alto 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 andnue, 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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