William E. "Bill" Bonano

San Francisco, CA

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

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Firm

Pillsbury

142 Best Lawyers awards

Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law

Biography

William E. Bonano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law.

William E., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Overview

San Francisco, California

415-983-1000

Four Embarcadero Center, 22nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111-5998

University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1977

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Education

San Francisco, California

415-983-1000

Four Embarcadero Center, 22nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111-5998

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^® 2026 for work in:

Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tax Law

Special Focus:

Tax Disputes
Transfer Pricing

News & Media

Publications

Northern California 2026

Northern California 2025

Northern California 2024

Northern California

Corporate Law & Commercial Litigation

Northern California

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