Atty. Brian Gardner

Atty. Brian Gardner

Brian Gardner is a shareholder at Asbury Law Firm, Tax Counsel. Mr.

Atlanta Atlanta 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Gardner at a glance

Brian Gardner is a tax and tax litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practforg at Asbury Gardner. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2013). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Gardner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Gardner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Tax Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practforg law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Gardner

Where is Brian Gardner's law office located?
Brian Gardner's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Asbury Gardner. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Gardner handle?
Brian Gardner focuses on tax, tax litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Brian Gardner practiced law?
Brian Gardner has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Brian Gardner go to law school?
Brian Gardner earned their education at (J.D., 2013).
How can I contact Brian Gardner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Brian Gardner received?
Brian Gardner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — in America; Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2025 for work in:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law - 2025.

Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 2013

Awards

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

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2013

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