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best_lawyersPillsbury’s State and Local Tax team has received recognition in the latest edition of Best Lawyers, with several attorneys honored across tax litigation, controversy and tax law categories in California. Recognized attorneys include:

  • Craig Becker, Palo Alto
    • Litigation and Controversy – Tax
    • Tax Law
  • Breann Robowski, Palo Alto
    • Litigation and Controversy – Tax
  • Carley Roberts, Sacramento
    • Litigation and Controversy – Tax
    • Tax Law
  • Jeffrey Vesely, San Francisco
    • Litigation and Controversy – Tax
    • Tax Law

This recognition reflects the continued strength of Pillsbury’s SALT practice and its depth of experience advising clients on complex state and local tax matters, including tax controversy, litigation, audits, administrative proceedings and strategic tax planning.

Best Lawyers is a peer review publication that recognizes attorneys for professional excellence in their respective practice areas. The inclusion of multiple SALT team members across California underscores the group’s broad capabilities and reputation in both controversy and transactional tax matters.

Congratulations to Craig, Breann, Carley and Jeffrey on this well-deserved recognition.

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We are pleased to announce that Pillsbury’s State & Local Tax (SALT) practice has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 United States in two categories: US Taxes: Contentious and US Taxes: Non-Contentious.https://seesalt.pillsburylaw.com/files/2026/06/LinkedIn_Legal-500-Announcment110262996.1.jpg

These rankings reflect the breadth of our SALT platform — from high-stakes controversy and litigation to transactional tax planning and advisory work — and the strength of the team delivering results across both areas.

What The Legal 500 Says About Us

The Legal 500‘s editorial highlights the depth and range of the practice. As the guide notes, Pillsbury’s SALT team “is a premier US multistate tax practice, with bright minds and decades of experience representing companies on complex issues. Few practices combine that depth of expertise with such seamless collaboration.”

The guide further observes that “Pillsbury’s state and local tax team is one of the leading multistate tax groups in the US. It has the breadth and depth to handle virtually any state tax matter, from advisory to high-stakes controversy.”

What Our Clients Say

We are grateful for the feedback our clients shared with The Legal 500. Here is a selection:

  • “The team is comprised of true all-stars, with a strong mix of seasoned leaders and dynamic younger partners. Team members stand out as exceptional lawyers who combine technical strength with approachability.”

  • “Team members include some of the top indirect and state income tax attorneys in the country, trusted by some of the largest companies in the world, and among the strongest property tax lawyers in the US, delivering significant results on high-profile matters.”

Congratulations to the entire SALT team on this well-deserved recognition. These results underscore the talent, dedication, and collaborative spirit that define our practice.

For more information on Pillsbury’s SALT capabilities, visit our practice page or view our full Legal 500 profiles for US Taxes: Contentious and US Taxes: Non-Contentious.

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We are pleased to announce that Pillsbury’s State & Local Tax (SALT) practice has once again been recognized as a national leader in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. Our California SALT practice maintained its position at Band 1, and our New York SALT practice earned a Band 2 ranking — a new entry reflecting the team’s stellar East Coast presence.Slide1

Practice Rankings at a Glance

  • California — Tax: State & Local — Band 1 (maintained)

  • New York — Tax: State & Local — Band 2 (new ranking)

In addition to the practice-level honors, seven individual attorneys were recognized, including three who are ranked for the first time.

What’s New in 2026

This year’s results mark a significant milestone for the practice. The New York team’s debut in the Chambers rankings reflects the strength of our bi-coastal platform and our growing footprint in multistate tax controversy and litigation. Three New York-based attorneys received individual rankings for the first time:

  • Evan Hamme — Band 2 (New York Tax: State & Local)

  • Zachary Atkins — Band 2 (New York Tax: State & Local)

  • Aruna Chittiappa — Up & Coming (New York Tax: State & Local)

Meanwhile, our California team continued its longstanding tradition of excellence, with Carley Roberts and Jeffrey Vesely maintaining their Band 1 positions and Jeffrey Phang continuing as an Associate to Watch.

What Chambers Says About Us

California (Band 1): Chambers describes Pillsbury as having “unrivaled strength in handling SALT matters in California and nationally,” noting the team’s depth in income, franchise, sales and use tax issues, as well as transactional tax planning.

New York (Band 2): The editorial highlights Pillsbury’s “robust litigation practice” and work across industries including healthcare, energy, and technology, with the team “regularly involved in matters across New York and other state tax courts.”

What Our Clients Say

We are grateful for the trust our clients place in us. Here is a selection of the feedback Chambers received:

On the California Practice:

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

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

On the New York Practice:

  • “Their lawyers demonstrate both technical precision and broad commercial understanding, enabling them to advise on complex, multi-state regulatory frameworks without losing sight of practical implementation and commercial issues.”

  • “The Pillsbury SALT group is one of the top multistate tax practices in the country.”

  • “Pillsbury’s ability to understand complex and unique business issues and how it relates to a patchwork of every changing state and local laws is amazing.”

Congratulations to the Entire Team

These results are a testament to the dedication, skill, and client-first approach that defines Pillsbury’s SALT group. We congratulate all of our ranked attorneys and thank our clients for their continued confidence in our team.

For more information on Pillsbury’s SALT capabilities, visit our practice page or view our full Chambers USA profiles on our California and New York teams.

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On February 10, 2026, Assembly Bill 1790 (AB 1790) was introduced in the California Legislature. Although recently placed in the suspense file, AB 1790 could still be put up for a vote this budget cycle or influence later budget proposals. While public reporting about AB 1790 has focused on its proposed elimination of the water’s-edge election, the bill also includes a less-discussed but significant change to California’s treatment of captive insurers—one that may raise concerns under the California Constitution.

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