$ 400-500 per hour
Matthew Elon Abernethy
About Matthew
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-33%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 14 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2012
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Location
The Abernethy Law Firm, P.C.
1278 Grant St. SE, Atlanta, GA, 30315
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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 KimberlyH | May 07, 2014 | Child Custody
Matthew -THE MAN!
Matthew Abernathy represented me in a joint custody battle with my son's father. Even though this was a nerve wrecking time for me, Matthew made me feel relaxed and empowered. He was very knowledge about laws concerning minors as well as the judicial process as a whole. This was comforting to me, a...
Posted by Marilyn | May 05, 2014 | Corporate & Incorporation
Mr. Abernethy handled my corporation dissolution in an extremely capable fashion.
I came to him to dissolve a corporation. He handled it very quickly and professionally. I would use him again without hesitation for any legal affairs that I may have in the futuree.
Posted by Eleanor | February 12, 2013 | Tax
Matt Abernethy
We have hired other top tier tax attorneys (tax teams even) in the past that "do the job". However, no one has compared to the experience of working with Matt and his firm. Matt helped us with a complex tax problem, spanning multiple years, meeting our goals in an efficient and cost-effective manner....
Matthew Elon Abernethy's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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."
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"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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Experience
Honors
2014
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Succession Planning for an Engineering Firm
Negotiated and drafted Land Purchase and Sale Agreement
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.
EU REACH Regulatory Compliance
10+ new waterbased chemical mixtures entered into the EU market in full compliance with EU REACH regulations.
Succession Planning for an IP Holding Company holding Trade Secrets for Vinyl Topcoat Formulas
Structuring LLC with Preferred Return and Distribution Waterfalls
Structure complied with securities laws and raised $2M+ investment for commercial real estate syndication deal.
CA Prop 65 Litigation
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.
Phantom Equity Agreements
Licensing and Royalty Agreements for Patents, Trade Secrets, and Trademarks
Over $10M in cumulative royalties paid to date.
$300k Redemption of LLC Membership Interests
Closed on Target Date
Breach of Fiduciary Duty Tort Action
Case settled for confidential sum
$1M+ Acquisition of High-Tech Manufacturing Company
Closed with Earnout on Target Date under terms of LOI
$3MM Stock Redemption
Closed on target and structured in a manner to minimize taxes and preserve S corporation status.
$30M+ Manufacturing Asset Sale
Deal closed on target date for full purchase price offered in LOI
Long Term Supply Agreements with Fortune 500 OEMs
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.
IRS Appeals
Settled for net federal income tax savings of over $948,500
Education
2011
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Auburn University, Auburn
BSBA
2003
The Lovett School
Publications
2014
University of California-Hastings West-Northwest Journal of Environmental Law & Policy
Environmental Preservation and the Fifth Amendment: The Use and Limits of Conservation Easements by Regulatory Taking and Eminent Domain
2013
Washington and Lee University of Law Journal of Energy, Climate, and the Environment
Environmental Protection or Mineral Theft: Potential Application of the Fifth Amendment Takings Clause to U.S. Termination of Unpatented Mining Claims
2012
University of California-Davis Business Law Journal
Repeat as Necessary: Historical IRS Policy Weapons to Combat Conduit Captive Insurance Company Deductible Purchases of Life Insurance
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Can one of the partners at a 50/50 LLC buyout other partner's shares without dissolving the company in Georgia?
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