Atty. William E. "Bill" Bonano
William E. Bonano 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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William E. "Bill" Bonano is a tax and tax litigation attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Pillsbury. Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William E. Bonano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law
- William E., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2008
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
William E. "Bill" Bonano is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
William E. "Bill" Bonano is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in California →
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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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