Alan J. Pinner
Partner
Corporate; Tax; Entertainment & Sports
alan.pinner@berliner.com
408-286-5800
Prior to joining Berliner Cohen, Mr. Pinner practiced from 1978 - 1983 as an attorney with the Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service. Since joining Berliner Cohen in 1983, Mr. Pinner has represented a variety of clients, ranging from individuals to large publicly traded companies, both in tax and in business matters. In 2008 and 2009, Mr. Pinner was recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer by Law & Politics in Closely Held Business.
Matters handled by Mr. Pinner include business formations, mergers, acquisitions, venture investments, sales of businesses, and the representation of clients before the various Federal and State tax agencies, as well as before the United States Tax Court.
Education/Honors
- Golden Gate University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, with Highest Honors, 1986
- Tulane University School of Law, J.D., Member, Moot Court Board; Order of the Coif, 1978
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of California, 1979 - present
- State Bar of Louisiana, 1978 - present
Activities/Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Golden Gate University, Member, Adjunct Faculty, 1990 - present
- Santa Clara County Bar Association, 1983 - present, Chairman, Tax Section, 1988
Personal
- Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 26, 1955
- Married with two children
- Interests include golf, running, fishing, and reading