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Brian Gardner, Tax Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

Over 13 years of legal practice · focused on Tax and Tax Litigation

Asbury Gardner

Atlanta, GA

Practicing tax in Atlanta since 2013.

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Brian Gardner is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation. Brian has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Asbury Gardner.

Based in
Atlanta, GEORGIA
Experience
over 13 years
Known for
Tax · Tax Litigation
  • Handles Tax and Tax Litigation matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
  • Over 13 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026).

About Brian Gardner: Brian Gardner is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation. Brian has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Asbury Gardner.

Areas of practice

Brian's practice areas in Atlanta

Brian concentrates on tax and tax litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Tax cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Brian takes tax matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.

Tax Litigation cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Brian takes tax litigation matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.

Biography

Brian Gardner, tax attorney serving Atlanta

Brian Gardner is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation. Brian has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Asbury Gardner. Brian works from Atlanta, Georgia and takes on tax matters across the region.

Brian Gardner is a shareholder at Asbury Law Firm, Tax Counsel. Mr. Gardner concentrates his practice on civil and criminal tax controversy and tax litigation, serving clients in Georgia and nationwide.

Mr. Gardner has experience with a wide variety of complex issues in tax issues, including, among other things, defense of conservation easements, estate taxes, international tax issues, promoter penalties, net operating losses, passive activity losses, employment taxes, and captive insurance.

Prior to joining Asbury Law firm, Brian practiced at an Amlaw 100 firm and a mid-sized firm in Atlanta, Georgia. He has represented clients in civil and criminal tax proceedings in U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Tax Court, and U.S. Courts of Appeals.

Selected to Georgia Super Lawyers, Rising Stars and Best Lawyers in America’s Ones to Watch, Brian is recognized among his peers as a tax expert.

Brian regularly speaks and writes on tax controversy topics. He has presented at local and national tax conferences, led webinars, and appeared on panels on topics ranging from litigating employment tax controversies to dealing with international tax noncompliance. He recently co-authored Chapter 10B: Collection Due Process and Equivalent Hearings, Effectively Representing Your Client Before the IRS: A Practical Manual for the Tax Practitioner with Sample Correspondence and Forms, 7th Edition (2021).

Brian attended Villanova University School of Law as a Dean’s Merit Scholar. While there, he worked in the Villanova Federal Tax Clinic and was awarded the Federal Tax Clinic Award as the top student in the Clinic. Brian received his LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University.

How Brian handles tax matters

Brian Gardner is a shareholder at Asbury Law Firm, Tax Counsel. Mr. Gardner concentrates his practice on civil and criminal tax controversy and tax litigation, serving clients in Georgia and nationwide. Mr. Gardner has experience with a wide variety of complex issues in tax issues, including, among other things, defense of conservation easements, estate taxes, international tax issues, promoter…

Who Brian represents

Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax and tax litigation matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Brian studied and practices

  • Villanova University

    J.D. · 2013

Jurisdictions

Brian's state bar admissions

  • Georgia

    2013 · ACTIVE

Brian studied at J.D. in Villanova University.

Law school and academic background

Brian completed J.D. in Villanova University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Brian's legal honors and published work

Brian has received 20 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2025 for work in:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law - 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax - 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law - 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law - 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax - 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law - 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law - 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax - 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law - 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax - 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law - 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2025 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law - 2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax - 2025 (2026).

Locations

Brian Gardner's office in Atlanta

Brian's primary office is at 303 Peachtree Street NE, 52nd Floor, Atlanta, Georgia, 30308. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Asbury Gardner

303 Peachtree Street NE, 52nd Floor

Atlanta, Georgia 30308

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Hiring guide

How to hire Brian Gardner — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Brian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brian will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a tax attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brian

Brian discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Brian's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Brian Gardner

  • How much does it cost to hire Brian for a tax case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Brian offer a free consultation?

    Brian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Brian's current terms during booking.

  • How long do tax cases in Georgia typically take?

    Simple tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Brian take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?

    Brian is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brian will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Brian?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Brian accepting new tax clients right now?

    Brian's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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