Sideman & Bancroft lawyers provide clients with collective, concentrated expertise focusing in a few related areas of law: Brand Protection and Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Corporate Transactions, Estate Planning, Family Law, and Tax. Our highly experienced counsel tailor legal strategies to fit each client’s unique business and personal objectives. Founded in San Francisco by former Assistant United States Attorneys Richard Sideman and David Bancroft, the firm has successfully represented clients in difficult negotiations and court proceedings for more than 40 years. Uniting a commitment to the highest quality representation with a dedication to personal attention and responsiveness has led to lasting relationships with clients, and has earned respect from opposing counsel, the judiciary, government officials and others involved in the legal process. Driven by innovation, integrity and expertise, the firm is one of only a few women-owned law firms in the United States.
Sideman & Bancroft LLP
PRACTICE AREAS: 13
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 9
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 4
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PRACTICE AREAS: 13
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 9
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 4
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Ian K. Boyd
Ian K. Boyd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Ian K., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ian K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeffrey Hallam
Jeffrey Hallam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jeffrey, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ellen I. Kahn
Ellen I. Kahn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Ellen I., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ellen I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Steven M. Katz
Steven M. Katz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Steven M., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hilary C. Pierce
Hilary C. Pierce is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Hilary C., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hilary C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Wendy Tice-Wallner
Wendy Tice-Wallner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals. Wendy, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wendy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jay Weill
Jay Weill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Jay, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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