William E. "Bill" Bonano 20YEARSAWARDED

William E. "Bill" Bonano

San Francisco, CA Directions
recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law
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415-983-1000
William E. "Bill" Bonano
William E. "Bill" Bonano
San Francisco, CA
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415-983-1000
Works at
Pillsbury

148 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

William E. Bonano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. William E. practices law in San Francisco, California

Best Lawyers has recognized William E. Bonano since 2008. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which William E. Bonano is held by other lawyers.

Works at
Pillsbury

148 Best Lawyers awards

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Locations

San Francisco, California
415-983-1000
Four Embarcadero Center, 22nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111-5998

Education

  • University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1977

Client Testimonials

Subject matter expert who is very capable and great to work with. Had a deep understanding of the issue and sought to resolve the matter in a professional and appropriate manner

Bill Bonano is one of the best tax controversy lawyers I have worked with. His logical and pragmatic approaches to thorny issues bring successful results to IRS audits and appeals. He is extremely persuasive in his written and oral presentation of complex tax issues.

Michael Healey (AMN Healthcare)

San Diego, CA

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax, San Francisco (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Tax Law
Special Focus:
  • Tax Disputes
  • Transfer Pricing

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Northern California 2026

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