Based in Atlanta, Asbury Gardner has a group of tax litigation specialists who are frequently called upon by other law firms and big accounting firms when complex cases cannot be resolved at the administrative level. ‘Highly organized, very responsive, and fierce’, the practice led by Anson Asbury and Brian Gardner is ’the best in the business’, according to one client. The firm handles a broad scope of work, though niche areas such as conservation easements are strong areas of expertise. Mark Mesler focuses on corporate tax examinations and appeals. Ethan Vernon frequently acts for taxpayers in IRS examinations and appeals.
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- ‘Anson Asbury has essentially written the book on how to try a conservation easement case. He has built a fantastic team.’
- ‘Strong team with significant trial experience in United States Tax Court. Have probably tried more cases in the past two years than anyone else.’
- ‘Anson Asbury and his team are the best in the business. Highly organized, very responsive, and fierce. They take cases that are complex and difficult and often cases that others would not be willing to take.’
- ‘The lawyers at this firm that I know are Anson and Brian, and both are extremely knowledgeable and experienced in tax controversy practice.’
- ‘Anson is just a really great person. He cares about his clients and treats them like they are family. ’
- ‘Asbury Law is becoming the premier tax boutique law firm in Georgia and neighboring states. They can and do handle every kind of taxpayer controversy for individuals and partnerships or corporations, including issues related to many special tax incentives. Because they are a small firm, with very high skill levels and familiarity with current tax controversies, they are very efficient and thus a good value to any potential client.’
Key clients
- Murphy Hollow, LLC & Hales Gap, LLC
- Mill Road 36 Henry, LLC
- Gretsch Stone, LLC, et. al.
- Plum 129 Investments, LLC & Lamstall Holdings, LLC
- Kimberly Road 25, LLC & South Fulton Property, LLC
- Harman Road Property, LLC, et. al.
- Rising Rock Partners, LLC
- Carters Lake Land, LLC, et. al.
Work highlights
Prevailed on motion for partial summary judgment on “donative intent” question on Tax Court opinion. Murphy Hollow LLC v. Commissioner, Dkt. 9620-21.
Successfully defended taxpayer against motion for partial summary judgment on qualified appraisal issue. CAZ Property LLC v. Commissioner, Dkt. 12144-23.
Practice head
Anson Asbury
Brian Gardner
Other key lawyers
Mark Mesler, Ethan Vernon
Andrew Vazquez