$ 400-500 per hour
I am an outside general counsel, fractional CFO, and ISO 9001 consultant for advanced manufacturers located in Atlanta, GA. I serve mid-sized advanced manufacturers with their complex legal, finacial, and regulatory needs. I have experience serving both companies and owners, so I can provide more global and cumulative counsel regarding tax issues, asset protection, estate/succession planning, M&A planning, etc. Whether it's preparing a company for a potential sale, helping a manufacturer enter into a licensing agreement for a new product, planning for product liability issues, or dealing with the regulatory burdens of entering a new market like EU REACH or CA Prop 65, I have the experience needed to guide you smoothly through complex overlapping systems, fully explaining the nuances and tradeoffs of decisions along the way.
$ 400-500 per hour
25%-33%
Always
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Acquired: 2012
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1278 Grant St. SE, Atlanta, GA, 30315
13 Client Reviews
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Posted by Dino | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Great lawyer and Person
Matt helped us navigate through some very complex tax and business transactions which had great amount of financial and legal detail and multi-year issues making it very challenging. Matt is a very structured and thorough lawyer able to look all legal aspects but with a business and common sense appr...
Posted by Joshua & Jessica | October 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
professional, honest, affordable :)
My husband and I hired Matthew a few months ago regarding our child custody case. We loved the fact that Matthew was honest and upfront with us about everything from the start. He let us know what all our options were and the possible outcomes of every direction our case could have gone. Matthew was ...
Posted by Nick | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business
Great Attorney in Atlanta
Matt Abernethy is a great lawyer and I highly recommend using his services. He is very intelligent and has an in depth knowledge of the law. I have used him as my corporate attorney to help with Taxes, Contracts, negotiating and drafting Licensing Agreements, Developing and Growing my business, and...
Posted by Robert | December 12, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements
Immediate effectiveness and reliability
My wife and I are new to Atlanta and we unfortunately found ourselves in a situation requiring an attorney. We had a dispute with a contractor over money due for work not completed based on a contract we had agreed upon in writing. Not knowing what attorney to choose. I took a recommendation from a c...
Posted by Erica | September 14, 2014 | Business
Honestly, Trustworthy and Reasonable. .Highly Recommended
I worked and have experienced with many attorney in the past and after working with Mathew I am extremely happy with his representation because of his honesty. He is upfront with the cost and always give me good recommendations. He is very good with communications and always reply back to any of m...
"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is an extremely knowledgeable and thorough tax and business attorney in the Atlanta area. His reputation for providing accurate, client-oriented services is unparalleled. Matthew is a true professional who can be trusted to consistently perform at an outstanding level."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Matt for a few years now. Matt is an intelligent and passionate attorney who will work his hardest for his clients. In addition to being a great lawyer, Matt is an amazing person who can relate to his clients on a personal level and genuinely cares about them. Without hesitation, I fully endorse Matt."
"Matthew is one of the most knowledgable amd intelligent attorneys you can find. He is both creative and thorough and treats every client like his most important client. When it comes to advocating for his cliets, Matthew is one of the best around. I highly endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt was an absolute pleasure to work with. He is professional and timely. Matt made the process of incorporating a great experience. I will certainly use him again for other legal matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt has extensive knowledge in this area. He is always a joy to work with and has a true passion for each assignment. Very bright young attorney with promise of a successful and influential career."
"I thoroughly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Abernathy is the best tax lawyer around. I highly recommend seeking Mr. Abernathy for ALL of your tax needs."
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2014 Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2011
Tax Scholar Award, State Bar of Georgia
2011
Tax Clinic Fellow, Georgia State University College of Law Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
2012 - Present
Attorney, President, The Abernethy Law Firm, P.C.
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, Counsel of Superior Court Judges
2009 - 2011
Graduate Research Assistant, Georgia State University College Of Law Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
2007 - 2008
Case Clerk, Kutak Rock, LLP
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Sale of parcel closed for full purchase price in the PSA with no re-trade and garnering land disturbance permits for the full 90+ residential lots.
10+ new waterbased chemical mixtures entered into the EU market in full compliance with EU REACH regulations.
Structure complied with securities laws and raised $2M+ investment for commercial real estate syndication deal.
Case settled for non-disclosed figure. Product still on market and sold in same big box retailer and now in full compliance with CA Prop 65.
Over $10M in cumulative royalties paid to date.
Closed on Target Date
Case settled for confidential sum
Closed with Earnout on Target Date under terms of LOI
Closed on target and structured in a manner to minimize taxes and preserve S corporation status.
Deal closed on target date for full purchase price offered in LOI
Long Term Supply Agreements negotiated to minimize risk and anticipate issues. No litigation involving any of the LTSAs after several years of operation under the agreements through numerous cycles and supply chain issues.
Settled for net federal income tax savings of over $948,500
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BSBA
2003
2014
2013
2012
English
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