Atty. Nicki N. Howard
Nicki N. Howard brings over 20 years of tax law experience to her practice, representing businesses in all jurisdictions of tax - international, federal, state, and local.
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Nicki N. Howard is a Shareholder based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on irs and tax. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2004). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. Taxation, 2005) and Florida A&M University, (M.B.A. Florida, 2001). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Tax Subcommittee •Member, Business Subcommittee •Member, Georgia Bar Association. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nicki N. Howard brings over 20 years of tax law experience to her practice, representing businesses in all jurisdictions of tax - international, federal, state, and local
- She assists clients in various tax matters including income, franchise, gross receipts, sales & use, property, real estate, payroll and union negotiation related tax matters
- Nicki has worked with several Fortune 500 and smaller companies across multiple industries
- She has specific experience in the transportation, supply chain and manufacturing sectors
- Prior to joining the firm, Howard’s tax practice centered on round robin deal work and tax controversy matters at both the trial and appellate levels
- Nicki handles the full spectrum of tax controversy work, defending client positions before federal, state, and local tax authorities
- She assists businesses with transactional tax planning, helping them structure deals and operations with the goal of maximizing business goals while utilizing optimizing tools within the tax codes
- Her work also includes drafting, supporting or defending against state tax legislation affecting multiple industries with a key focus on rail, trucking and manufacturing
- Nicki has also assisted her clients in securing millions of dollars in state tax incentives associated with economic and business development
- Previously, Nicki practiced at a major Atlanta law firm, where she focused her practice on international tax structuring and federal deal and mergers & acquisitions matters
- She also served as Senior International Tax Counsel for a Fortune 500 manufacturing company, where she developed and maintained international tax structures utilizing U.S. tax treaty agreements
- Nicki brings a blend of law firm and in-house counsel experience, helping her to provide practical, business-oriented advice
- With her proactive approach, she seeks to help clients navigate complex tax landscapes, mitigate risk, and capitalize on tax-saving opportunities at every stage of business growth
- Nicki serves as Editor and Contributing Author of the Georgia Limited Liability Company Forms and Practice Manual
- She regularly presents on international, federal, and state and local tax topics at conferences hosted by the American Bar Association, Council On State Taxation, Deloitte, Institute for Professionals in Taxation, and other professional organizations
- She maintains memberships in the Georgia Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, and American Bar Association, where she serves on the Tax and Business subcommittees
- Concentrations •Transactional tax structuring •Federal tax issues •State and local tax issues •Audit defense and appeals •Legislative advocacy •Transportation, supply chain, and manufacturing •Union negotiation related tax matters •Incentive procurement •International tax issues
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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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