Atty. J. Bertram Levy
Planning Commissioner, City of Brookhaven Georgia (December 2013 - to current); "Strategies for Overcoming Property Tax Law Challenges in Georgia," NBI 2004; "Property Tax Issues for Manufacturers in Georgia," NBI 2001; Co-Author: "The Development of the Shareholder's Direct Action Damage Remedy," Georgia State Bar Journal, Vol. 28:195 (1992).
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 36+ Years Experience
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About J. Bertram Levy at a Glance
J. Bertram Levy is a Principal based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Cohan Law Group, LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, tax litigation, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Georgia United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (1990), United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (1990), Supreme Court of Georgia (1990), and United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia (1994). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D. Bryant, 1990) and University of Georgia (A.B., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Georgia. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About J. Bertram Levy
- Planning Commissioner, City of Brookhaven Georgia (December 2013 - to current)
- "Strategies for Overcoming Property Tax Law Challenges in Georgia," NBI 2004
- "Property Tax Issues for Manufacturers in Georgia," NBI 2001
Co-Author
"The Development of the Shareholder's Direct Action Damage Remedy," Georgia State Bar Journal, Vol. 28:195 (1992)
Practice Areas Explained
J. Bertram Levy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Bertram Levy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Business & Corporate Law in Atlanta
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Atlanta
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax Law in Atlanta
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Tax Litigation in Atlanta
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Land Use & Zoning in Atlanta
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Jurisdictional Context
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 J. Bertram Levy
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 J. Bertram Levy's practice in the field of business, real estate, tax, tax litigation, and zoning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
J. Bertram Levy brings 36+ 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 Georgia United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and Supreme Court of Georgia, J. Bertram Levy can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and tax, J. Bertram Levy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means J. Bertram Levy 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 J. Bertram Levy Handles in Atlanta
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