Overview

Sideman & Bancroft lawyers provide clients with collective, concentrated expertise focusing in a few related areas of law: Brand Protection and Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Corporate Transactions, Estate Planning, Family Law, and Tax. Our highly experienced counsel tailor legal strategies to fit each client’s unique business and personal objectives. Founded in San Francisco by former Assistant United States Attorneys Richard Sideman and David Bancroft, the firm has successfully represented clients in difficult negotiations and court proceedings for more than 40 years. Uniting a commitment to the highest quality representation with a dedication to personal attention and responsiveness has led to lasting relationships with clients, and has earned respect from opposing counsel, the judiciary, government officials and others involved in the legal process. Driven by innovation, integrity and expertise, the firm is one of only a few women-owned law firms in the United States.
Founded:
1978
Size:
40
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Practice Areas:
13
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
9

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
2
National Ranking
Trademark Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
National Ranking
Tax Law

Regional

San Francisco

Tier
1
San Francisco
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
San Francisco
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
1
San Francisco
Trademark Law
Tier
1
San Francisco
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
San Francisco
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
2
San Francisco
Employment Law - Individuals

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
2
National Ranking
Trademark Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
National Ranking
Tax Law

Regional

San Francisco

Tier
1
San Francisco
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
San Francisco
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
1
San Francisco
Trademark Law
Tier
1
San Francisco
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
San Francisco
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
2
San Francisco
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
2
San Francisco
Tax Law

Practice Areas

Sideman & Bancroft LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 7 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Arbitration
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Tax Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Sideman & Bancroft LLP proudly has 9 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

San Francisco, CA
One Embarcadero Center, 22nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
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