Atty. Abbey Benjamin Garber

Atty. Abbey Benjamin Garber

Abbey Garber focuses his practice on tax litigation and providing advice in connection with applying tax laws to individuals, estates, corporations, and partnerships. Serving more than 30 years in the Office of Chief Counsel at the Internal Revenue Service, he tried cases of all sizes in Tax Court, earning significant favorable opinions in fraud, tax shelter, and many other cases; received a full Tax Court opinion in an attorneys’ fees case; and prosecuted criminal tax cases in United States District Court as a Special Assistant United States Attorney.

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Profile Summary

About Abbey Benjamin Garber at a glance

Abbey Benjamin Garber is a tax and tax litigation attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1985) and The University of Texas (B.B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Abbey Garber focuses his practice on tax litigation and providing advice in connection with applying tax laws to individuals, estates, corporations, and partnerships
  • Serving more than 30 years in the Office of Chief Counsel at the Internal Revenue Service, he tried cases of all sizes in Tax Court, earning significant favorable opinions in fraud, tax shelter, and many other cases
  • received a full Tax Court opinion in an attorneys’ fees case
  • and prosecuted criminal tax cases in United States District Court as a Special Assistant United States Attorney
  • Abbey served as the Southwest Area Team Leader in Chief Counsel, charged with ensuring collaboration and cooperation across operating divisions in a nine-state area

Practice Areas Explained

Abbey Benjamin Garber's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Abbey Benjamin Garber 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 Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Abbey Benjamin Garber

Where is Abbey Benjamin Garber's law office located?
Abbey Benjamin Garber's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Abbey Benjamin Garber handle?
Abbey Benjamin Garber focuses on tax, tax litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Abbey Benjamin Garber go to law school?
Abbey Benjamin Garber earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Abbey Benjamin Garber for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Abbey Benjamin Garber received?
Abbey Benjamin Garber's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Dallas/Fort Worth); Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas
- 1985
B.B.A.
The University of Texas
- 1982

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — by Woodward/White Inc. (Tax Law), 2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — D Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recommended Attorney,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 US
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — by Legalease (Tax: U.S. Taxes: Contentious), 2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Outstanding Instructor Award, IRS Office of Chief Counsel, 2008
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Manager of the Year, IRS Office of Chief Counsel (Small Business/Self Employed), 2007
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Service Excellence Award, Dallas-Fort Worth Federal Executive Board, 2003
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas

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