Atty. Abby Mahony

Atty. Abby Mahony

Abby Mahony enjoys transforming the complexities of tax law into strategic insights that work in her clients’ favor. Drawing on her background at a public accounting firm, she has a depth of experience assisting clients in tax-related matters spanning almost every industry.

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Profile Summary

About Abby Mahony at a glance

Abby Mahony is a tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gould & Ratner. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 2016) and Northwestern University (LL.M.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Abby Mahony enjoys transforming the complexities of tax law into strategic insights that work in her clients’ favor
  • Drawing on her background at a public accounting firm, she has a depth of experience assisting clients in tax-related matters spanning almost every industry
  • Abby blends sharp business acumen with tax expertise to advise clients including closely held businesses, family-owned businesses, and family offices
  • Focusing her practice on mergers and acquisitions and other transactional tax matters, she assists both buy-side and sell-side clients in a variety of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions
  • Her work seamlessly integrates with other Gould & Ratner departments, and she regularly steps in whenever tax-related matters arise
  • While she brings specialized expertise as a stand-alone tax attorney, her collaborative approach ensures that her strategies add value across a range of areas, offering clients holistic and efficient solutions

Practice Areas Explained

Abby Mahony's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Abby Mahony 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Abby Mahony

Where is Abby Mahony's law office located?
Abby Mahony's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Gould & Ratner. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Abby Mahony handle?
Abby Mahony focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Abby Mahony go to law school?
Abby Mahony earned their education at (J.D., 2016); (LL.M.); (B.A.).
How can I contact Abby Mahony for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Abby Mahony received?
Abby Mahony's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 2016
LL.M.
Northwestern University
- In Progress
B.A.
DePaul University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

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