San Francisco, CA — Sideman & Bancroft is honored to announce that its Tax Practice Group has received Tier 1 rankings on both national and regional levels in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. Achieving a Tier 1 ranking—the highest level of distinction—underscores the firm’s exceptional commitment to high-quality legal practice, unparalleled expertise in tax dispute services, and longstanding integrity and trust among peers and clients alike.
The Best Law Firms® rankings, issued annually, recognize leading law firms across three tiers, both nationally and within specific metropolitan regions, based on extensive qualitative and quantitative data. A Tier 1 designation represents an elite standard within the legal industry, identifying the top 4% of firms nationwide. Rankings are determined through a rigorous research process involving peer and client reviews, with proprietary algorithms to provide reliable, industry-driven rankings.
A Trusted Resource for Tax Dispute Services
Led by seasoned tax attorneys Steve Katz and Jay Weill, Sideman & Bancroft’s Tax Practice Group provides premier tax dispute services for clients navigating complex civil and criminal tax matters. The team represents a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates, in federal tax controversies, California tax disputes, criminal tax cases, and comprehensive tax planning.
One of the group’s core missions is to help clients manage the often daunting experience of a tax controversy with confidence. Our attorneys guide clients through every stage of the process, from audits and administrative appeals to litigation and collection matters, working closely with state tax agencies, including the California Franchise Tax Board, State Board of Equalization, and Employment Development Department. Beyond general income, employment, and sales and use tax issues, the Tax Practice Group also addresses complex tax shelter cases, amnesty-related issues, and residency disputes involving individuals and trusts.
To learn more about our tax dispute services and explore resources tailored to help clients understand and resolve tax-related challenges, download our complimentary guide on effective tax dispute strategies.
