Atty. George Abney
George Abney offers his clients confident guidance through civil and criminal tax controversy matters. He honed his skills as a federal prosecutor for the Department of Justice, where he was recognized by former Attorney General John Ashcroft as a Tax Division Outstanding Attorney.
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George Abney is a tax and tax litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Atlanta) (2024). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- George Abney offers his clients confident guidance through civil and criminal tax controversy matters
- He honed his skills as a federal prosecutor for the Department of Justice, where he was recognized by former Attorney General John Ashcroft as a Tax Division Outstanding Attorney
- George is a partner on the firm’s Tax Controversy Team, whose practice focuses on civil and criminal tax controversy matters
- George has significant trial and appellate experience gained from years as a federal prosecutor with the Tax Division of the U.S
- Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., and as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Northern District of Florida
- In private practice, he has successfully represented clients in civil tax controversies before the IRS, the U.S
- Tax Court, the U.S. district courts, and the U.S. bankruptcy courts, as well as in federal grand jury investigations and IRS criminal investigations
- George has received special recognition from FBI Director Robert S. Mueller II for his work in successfully prosecuting United States v
- Dugas, a case that involved kidnapping, Mann Act, and firearms charges
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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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