SeeSALT Blog
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.
Practice Rankings at a Glance
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California — Tax: State & Local — Band 1 (maintained)
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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:
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Evan Hamme — Band 2 (New York Tax: State & Local)
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Zachary Atkins — Band 2 (New York Tax: State & Local)
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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:
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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.”
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“Pillsbury demonstrated excellent technical skills, business acumen and provided practical advice.”
On the New York Practice:
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“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.”
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“The Pillsbury SALT group is one of the top multistate tax practices in the country.”
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“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.
