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Brian Gardner

Brian Gardner

USA 2026

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Brian Gardner is among the most active tax litigators in the Southeast. Under the age of 40, he has already participated in nearly a dozen tax trials in the U.S. Tax Court (including as lead counsel), two U.S. Courts of Appeals briefings, and numerous pre-trial motion briefs.

Brian has extensive experience working with the IRS and DOJ in matters concerning, among other things, defense of conservation easements, passive activity losses, net operating losses, estate taxes, 831(b) captive insurance, promoter penalties, employment taxes, and international tax issues. He has been involved in tax litigation cases in U.S. District Courts, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Federal Circuit.

Professional Memberships

Vice Chair, Tax Section, Atlanta Bar Association

Associate, J. Edgar Murdock American Inn of Court at the U.S. Tax Court

Court Practice and Procedure Committee, Section of Taxation, American Bar Association

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - Georgia

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Brian Gardner has extensive experience in representing clients in tax controversy and litigation matters. He is adept at handling disputes involving conservation easements.

Strengths

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  • Brian knows it all. He is always available and always provides the services requested.

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  • He sees the big picture and is super knowledge about tax.

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