Atty. William Brian Clayton

Atty. William Brian Clayton

William Brian Clayton is a lawyer practicing tax, tax controversy & litigation, taxation. William received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About William Brian Clayton at a glance

William Brian Clayton is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on irs and tax. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Tax Court (2008). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Santa Clara University (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Brian Clayton is a lawyer practicing tax, tax controversy & litigation, taxation
  • William received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • William practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in San Francisco, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William Brian Clayton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Brian Clayton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

IRS Disputes & Audits

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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 San Francisco 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Brian Clayton

Where is William Brian Clayton's law office located?
William Brian Clayton's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Brian Clayton handle?
William Brian Clayton focuses on irs, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Brian Clayton practiced law?
William Brian Clayton has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did William Brian Clayton go to law school?
William Brian Clayton earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact William Brian Clayton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
Santa Clara University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2008

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