Joseph Chan focuses his practice on all aspects of state and local tax matters.

Joseph Chan advises on audit defense, protests and tax controversies.

Professional Highlights

  • Prior to joining Pillsbury, Joseph was a legal extern in the United States Attorney’s Office.
  • Prior to his legal career, he was a tax supervisor at an established accounting firm. For approximately six years, Joseph provided services such as tax planning, filings and litigation support of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their businesses and trusts.

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  • Publications
    • “Minnesota Tax Court Denies a Catalog and Internet-Based Distribution Company Public Law 86-272 Protection,” SeeSALT Blog Post, with Robert P. Merten III, July 12, 2023.
    • “Property Tax Rate Dispute Merits California Supreme Court Review,” Tax Notes State, with Craig Becker, Carley Roberts, Breann Robowski, and Robert P. Merten III, February 13, 2023.

Education

  • J.D., Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, 2022

    B.A., Business Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2010
    Emphasis in Accounting

Admissions

  • California

Languages

  • Chinese (Cantonese)