Atty. Eric John Coffill

Atty. Eric John Coffill

Eric John Coffill is a lawyer practicing tax, state and local tax, tax controversy & litigation and 3 other areas of law. Eric received a M.A. degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 48 Years Experience 48 year
Call (279) 241-0849

Profile Summary

About Eric John Coffill at a glance

Eric John Coffill is a Senior Counsel based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on irs, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals for the (1978). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law LL.M. University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law J.D. (—) and California State University, Dominguez Hills M.A. Occidental College A.B. (—). Serves clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Eric John Coffill is a lawyer practicing tax, state and local tax, tax controversy & litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Eric received a M.A. degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Eric practices at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Eric John Coffill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric John Coffill handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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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 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 Sacramento 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric John Coffill

Where is Eric John Coffill's law office located?
Eric John Coffill's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric John Coffill handle?
Eric John Coffill focuses on irs, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Eric John Coffill practiced law?
Eric John Coffill has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
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Education

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law LL.M. University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law J.D.
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California State University, Dominguez Hills M.A. Occidental College A.B.
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Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Admitted: 1978

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