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Sideman & Bancroft and True Pedigree Collaborate with AGMA to Deliver Breakthrough Device Helping CBP Combat Counterfeiting at the Border

San Francisco, CA and Austin, TX – (September 30, 2025) – U.S. Customs and Border…

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Marissa Bostick Joins as Head of New Washington, D.C. Office

Sideman & Bancroft is proud to announce the opening of our new Washington, D.C. office,…

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Smart Contracts Revisited: Lessons From the Courts in 2025

I. Introduction When smart contracts were first developed, the goal was not to replace…

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IRS’s Continued Crackdown on Non-Filers and Wealthy Americans

The IRS has made it clear that it is doubling down on efforts to pursue…

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IRS To Audit Wealthy Taxpayers Using Artificial Intelligence

Tax Group earns a National Tier 1 Ranking in Litigation and Controversy

Sideman Ranks Nationally in Best Law Firms

Ellen Leonida Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers

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Industry Recognition

“Uniting a commitment to the highest quality representation with a dedication to personal attention (. . . ) has earned respect from opposing counsel, the judiciary, government officials and others involved in the legal process.”

Best Lawyers, 2023

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“Rights holders are all too happy to make Sideman & Bancroft an integral part of their corporate brand protection function, citing it as a highly capable and collaborative firm.”

World Trademark Review (WTR), 2023

“Sideman & Bancroft are experienced attorneys with the expertise to handle complex and sophisticated estate planning matters.”

Chambers and Partners, 2023

Who We Help

Sideman & Bancroft offers unparalleled legal services to a diverse range of clients from individuals and families to global corporations and emerging start-ups. We understand that each client has unique needs and objectives, and we strive to provide tailored solutions. Our robust team of accomplished professionals is adept at developing comprehensive strategies to address your legal needs.

Individual Clients & Families

We offer the counsel of attorneys with extensive experience to advise individuals, families, and fiduciaries on their legal affairs such as estate planning, mediation of civil cases, or tax matters.

Business Clients

We have earned a reputation for our expertise in niche practice areas such as business crime investigations, intellectual property, and tax controversies and help businesses from start-ups to the giants of Silicon Valley.