Atty. Brian D. Harvel

Atty. Brian D. Harvel

Brian Harvel has the experience to assist with planning and executing complex international transactions. His clients see him as a trusted advisor and leader in efficiently managing a team of lawyers around the globe to establish a tax-efficient structure that fits seamlessly with their business needs.

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Profile Summary

About Brian D. Harvel at a glance

Brian D. Harvel is a tax attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at Emory University (J.D., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian Harvel has the experience to assist with planning and executing complex international transactions
  • His clients see him as a trusted advisor and leader in efficiently managing a team of lawyers around the globe to establish a tax-efficient structure that fits seamlessly with their business needs
  • Brian is a partner in the Federal & International Tax Group whose practice focuses on complex tax structuring and planning for a wide range of domestic and international business entities
  • He has extensive experience assisting domestic and international clients with investments and operations throughout Europe, including Bulgaria, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and the United Kingdom, the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, and India
  • Additionally, Brian has been heavily involved in setting up structures and restructuring current operations to assist foreign investors who seek to create or acquire investments in the United States
  • He is also well versed in FIRPTA and reporting requirements related to investments by U.S. persons in foreign assets
  • Brian is an adjunct professor at the Emory University School of Law, where he teaches International Tax

Practice Areas Explained

Brian D. Harvel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian D. Harvel 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 Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 substantive 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 D. Harvel

Where is Brian D. Harvel's law office located?
Brian D. Harvel's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian D. Harvel handle?
Brian D. Harvel focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Brian D. Harvel go to law school?
Brian D. Harvel earned their education at (J.D., 2007).
How can I contact Brian D. Harvel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Brian D. Harvel received?
Brian D. Harvel's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 2007

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

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