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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Tax: State & Local

USA Guide 2026 : California


Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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Our tax lawyers provide companies and partnerships of all sizes, as well as tax-exempt clients, with an integrated approach to tax advice. With a broad range of skill sets, we focus on four major disciplines: advising on transactions; day-to-day counseling on substantive and tax planning and compliance issues; resolving disputes with taxing authorities and in court; and helping clients obtain private or public guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the US Department of the Treasury.

Our team, which includes lawyers with high-level service in the Treasury Department and the US Department of Justice, advises clients on international and US federal, state, and local tax exposures associated with pending transactions and ongoing business operations. We help clients successfully resolve ongoing tax controversy and litigation matters. Clients rely on us for integrated controversy, planning, and transactional advice to produce practical and efficient solutions to often highly complex tax issues.

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Tax: State & Local - California

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius offers notable strengths in tax controversy in addition to expertise in tax planning. It calls upon a pool of talented tax litigators with in-depth experience in prior governmental roles, including within the DOJ and IRS. The team acts for an enviable client base consisting of high net worth individuals as well as corporations in the technology and life sciences sectors, among others.

Strengths

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius consistently provides prompt and accurate advice.

    Tax: State & Local respondentUSA
  • The firm is expert in its craft.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Barton Bassett
    Band 2Barton Bassett

    Barton Bassett

    Barton Bassett is sought out for his expertise in transactional tax structuring matters, as well as controversy issues. He works with an extensive client base which includes West Coast-based and international corporations.
    • Bart is exceptionally technical, practical and proactive.

      Tax: State & Local respondentUSA
    • Bart is pleasant to work with, I cannot praise him higher.

      Tax: State & Local respondentUSA
  • Band 2William H Gorrod
    Band 2William H Gorrod

    William H Gorrod

    William Gorrod is highlighted for his quality SALT practice. Clients look to him for counsel in complex matters of planning and compliance, and in the context of corporate transactions.
    • William is always reaching out with ideas.

      Tax: State & Local respondentUSA
    • William is a superbly technical tax lawyer with a commercial eye.

      Tax: State & Local respondentUSA
  • Band 4Rod Donnelly
    Band 4Rod Donnelly

    Rod Donnelly

    Rod Donnelly works with clients on a range of tax matters, including cross-border transactions and controversy work. He advises multinational corporations, among others.

    • Rod is a very thoughtful and technically excellent lawyer.

      Tax: State & Local respondentUSA
    • Rod is an exceptional tax professional. He is versatile on tax matters impacting our company.

      Tax: State & Local respondentUSA
  • Band 4Sarah-Jane Morin
    Band 4Sarah-Jane Morin

    Sarah-Jane Morin

    Sarah-Jane Morin is an highly regarded practitioner who handles the tax aspects of transactions. Her clients include public and private companies.

    • Sarah-Jane is able to condense complicated tax matters into information that is understandable by the business. This enables the business to make informed decisions.

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California: Northern

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