Corporate Taxation Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 48+ Years Experience
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About Eric S. Chofnas at a Glance
Eric S. Chofnas is a tax attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (inactive) (1978), U.S. Tax Court (1978), and Georgia (1981). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1978) and Duke University (B.A. Emory, 1973). Active member of North Carolina State Bar State Bar of Georgia. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric S. Chofnas
- Mr. Eric S. Chofnas is a lawyer practicing corporate taxation
- Eric received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Eric practices in Atlanta, GA
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Eric S. Chofnas's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric S. Chofnas handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Tax Law in Atlanta
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
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 venue, 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.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Eric S. Chofnas
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric S. Chofnas's practice in the field of tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric S. Chofnas brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in North Carolina (inactive), U.S. Tax Court, and Georgia, Eric S. Chofnas can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Eric S. Chofnas's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Eric S. Chofnas attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric S. Chofnas Handles in Atlanta
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