Atty. John M. Allan

Atty. John M. Allan

John M. Allan is a lawyer practicing tax, mergers & acquisitions taxation, private equity / real estate taxation and 2 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (470) 996-2943 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John M. Allan at a glance

John M. Allan is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Jones Day. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, zoning, m&a, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Georgia Illinois Indiana (1987). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1987) and University of Georgia (A.B. University, 1981). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John M. Allan is a lawyer practicing tax, mergers & acquisitions taxation, private equity / real estate taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from University of Georgia in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at Jones Day in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Allan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Allan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John M. Allan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John M. Allan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Georgia →

Land Use & Zoning

John M. Allan is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Georgia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John M. Allan is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Georgia →

Estate & Gift Tax

John M. Allan is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax attorneys in Georgia →

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 John M. Allan

Where is John M. Allan's law office located?
John M. Allan's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Allan handle?
John M. Allan focuses on real estate, tax, zoning, m&a, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has John M. Allan practiced law?
John M. Allan has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John M. Allan go to law school?
John M. Allan earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B. University, 1981).
How can I contact John M. Allan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1987
A.B. University
University of Georgia
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Georgia Illinois Indiana
Admitted: 1987

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