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Pillsbury

Tax

USA Guide 2026 : California: Northern

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Tax - California: Northern

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is a strong tax practice based in San Francisco and Sacramento. The team is particularly active in tax controversy matters, with unrivaled strength in handling SALT matters in California and nationally. Areas of expertise include income, franchising, sales and use tax issues. It also offers know-how in transactional tax planning.
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Strengths

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  • Pillsbury is vigilant on issues that impact the company. It understands not only the current environment, but emerging trends in competition.

    Tax respondentUSA

  • Pillsbury provided excellent guidance and leadership.

    Tax respondentUSA

  • Pillsbury demonstrated excellent technical skills, business acumen and provided practical advice.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Carley A Roberts
    Carley A Roberts

    Carley A Roberts

    Carley Roberts is a preeminent practitioner who handles SALT issues. She leads the firm's state and local tax practice.

    • Carley Roberts is outstanding.

      Tax respondentUSA
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  • Jeffrey M Vesely
    Jeffrey M Vesely

    Jeffrey M Vesely

    Jeffrey Vesely is a fine choice for income, franchise and employment tax issues, among other state and local tax issues.

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  • Julie Divola
    Julie Divola

    Julie Divola

    Julie Divola is co-leader of Pillsbury’s Corporate Reorganizations practice, and a well-recognized lawyer who handles tax-related issues concerning transactions. She is adept at handling complex matters with cross-border elements.

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  • Robert P Merten III
    Robert P Merten III

    Robert P Merten III

    Robert Merten regularly acts on behalf of Fortune 500 companies on SALT matters.

    • He is an incredible strategist.

      Tax respondentUSA
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  • Jeffrey Phang
    Jeffrey Phang

    Jeffrey Phang

    Senior associate Jeffrey Phang is recognized for his capabilities in state and local tax issues. He is based in the firm's Sacramento office.

    • Jeffrey Phang is amazing, incredibly thorough and just easy to work with.

      Tax respondentUSA
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California: Northern

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