Jeffrey L. Cohen

Jeffrey L. Cohen

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Tax Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Tax, Business, Estate Planning

1100 Abernathy Road, Building 500, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Tax 34%

Tax Controversy and Appeals, Audits, Tax Court cases

34%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 45 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1981

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 47 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1978

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Jeffrey L. Cohen, P.C.

1100 Abernathy Road, Building 500, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA, 30328

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Jeffrey L. Cohen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

110 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Ashley | January 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Tax

He was amazing and really nice as well.

I received a notice from the IRS that I owed $90k. $55k from a 1099m from Freddie Mac plus another $40k in penalties. I was almost paralyzed. My case was such a cluster and nobody really wanted it. Yes I had lawyers that said they would represent me but Jeff Cohen is the only one I felt like understo...od all the troubles I have had and was ready and not afraid to go after it. He did warn me that it wasn't an open and shut case and I could not like the results. I have to say I was gearing up for this to take a really long time. To my delight and surprise the case was settled at the very first conference. The IRS attorney conceded our point and I owed $0. Having the right lawyer that knows what point to use to present your case will make the difference you need. I highly recommend you consult with Jeff Cohen. I was terrified and emotional and his calm compassionate demeanor gave me the strength to get through this daunting time. Call him.

Jeffrey Cohen

Replied last February 02, 2023

Beating the IRS on this one was a pleasure for me too!

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Tax

The Best IRS Attorney in Atlanta

I reached out to Jeff in 2017 after receiving a dreaded letter from the IRS regarding an audit. Definitely not the type of thing one wants to handle on their own. I was distressed by the events and reached out to Jeff for assistance. He picked up the phone right away as I called him and explained ...to me the potential processes that would follow. Jeff’s demeanor put me at ease and after meeting with him and deciding to move forward with him as my legal representation, Jeff was spot on for every step of the process. We were able to appeal our case and get a significantly lower negotiated amount than what the IRS wanted. I highly recommend Jeff to anyone needing help with the IRS. Professional, courteous, knowledgeable are the 3 mains words I would use to describe Jeff. Thank you for everything Jeff.

Jeffrey Cohen

Replied last June 10, 2021

Thank you very much for the expression of confidence. I was very happy for you that we were finally able to push the IRS to work through the Covid slowdown to resolve your case short of having a Tax Court trial. Best wishes.

Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2021 | Tax

Honest and trustworthy advice

You have a tax issues that's stressing you out and you can't figure out who is a trustworthy person to talk to just from googling the internet. If this is you, reach out to Jeff. I reached out to Jeff on Xmas eve and he impressively responded to me within 10 minutes. On our phone call, he listened to... my issues patiently and gave me several helpful pointers on what to do to fix my issue (these are pointers my accountant never told me and I never thought of myself). After that, he honestly informed me that I can handle my issue independently without needing to pay for a lawyer. Time is money, and he was willing to spend time to give me advice for nothing in return because he genuinely wanted to help. I'd expect this straightforward, honest, and trustworthy approach from Jeff with all his clients and I would not hesitate to work with him. Thank you Jeff!

Jeffrey Cohen

Replied last January 04, 2021

Thank you so much for the kind words. I very much hope your situation resolves itself in a simple manner and quickly.

Posted by Mark | December 16, 2020 | Tax

He has my back!

Within 10 minutes he responded to my request. I was in a panic trying to resolve a tax issue. He put me at ease and told me to call him if it gets more complicated. I know a lot of lawyers. This guy is a keeper! Thank you so much Mr. Cohen!

Jeffrey Cohen

Replied last December 16, 2020

Thank you very much, Mark. Our job is not only to do the best given our client's legal and tax situation, but to also communicate with and support them.

Posted by GARRETT | September 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Tax

review

Jeff Cohen is an excellent attorney who knows the job very well and he is upfront and he tells truth regarding your tax situation and the best possible way that he could be of great help to you

Jeffrey Cohen

Replied last September 24, 2020

Thank you very much for the compliment. Your case was certainly complex and took a long time, and I couldn't be happier for you with the great outcome.

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Jeffrey L. Cohen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leonard Boyer

Tax lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cohen is a very knowledgeable and effective attorney for his clients."

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Brian Cahn

Tax lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"When bankruptcy isn't the right option for my clients' tax problems, I refer them to Jeff Cohen. I endorse Jeff as a top-notch tax advocate for his clients."

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Robert Port

Tax lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff has substantial experience in dealing with tax problems and tax controversies, including dealing with the Internal Revenue Service and Georgia Department of Revenue."

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Barbara Keon

Tax lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff Cohen is my friend and a former partner. He is bright, organized, and knowledgeable in tax law. I would recommend him without hesitation for trust and estate work and defense representation for tax problems."

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Jeffrey Diamond

Tax lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cohen is highly skilled, experienced and professional."

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Nicole Ofstein

Tax lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have followed his responses on Avvo and have been impressed with his knowledge in the area of tax. I would recommend!"

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Edward Le

Business lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His practical advice, based on sound legal grounds, demonstrates rare legal acumen,"

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Michael Doland

Business lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The answers of Mr. Cohen are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney. Mr. Cohen also demonstrates great courtesy to his fellow legal counsel, which in the day to day practice of law normally obtains superior results for the client."

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Roland Ho

Tax lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cohen is quite a knowledgeable and experienced attorney."

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Peter Morgan

Business lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cohen's advise is always succinct and well considered."

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Sean Cleary

Business lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Robert Cohen

Wills and living wills lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Olga Guzhva

Tax fraud and tax evasion lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly recommend!"

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Donald Lowrey

Tax lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cohen's answers are cogent and to the point. He provides insight to the public seeking help from the Avvo community. I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Business lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Cohen are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos."

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Lawrence Cooper

Tax lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a brilliant tax and transactional lawyer. He is a talented negotiator and can simplify complex issues. The clients I send to Jeff are always pleased. He gets cases resolved efficiently which proves cost effective for his clients."

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James Patterson

Tax lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff knows his stuff on tax and business law."

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Clifford Hoffman

Tax lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeff is very knowledgeable, and we were able to obtain favorable results for our client."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top Lawyer, Global Directory of Who's Who

2014

Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers-Taxation, Lexis Nexis Martindale Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Of Counsel, The Bomar Law Firm, LLC

2006 - 2017

Partner, Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Allen

1986 - 2006

Partner, Land, Cohen & Keon

1984 - 1987

Adjunct Professor, John Marshall Law School

Associations

2010 - Present

Georgia Department of Revenue

liaison committee

1998 - Present

North Atlanta Tax Council

Member

1995 - Present

ABA IRS Liaison Committee

Member

1984 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association, Tax Law Section

Member

1981 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2021 - 2022

State Bar of Georgia, Taxation Law Section

Chairperson

2010 - 2016

Jewish Family and Career Services

Co-chairman, Legal Panel

1997 - 1999

Sandy Springs Bar Association

Past Vice President

1987 - 2018

Perimeter Insiders Networking Group

Past Director

1986 - 2006

Georgia Association of Business Brokers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Perkinson v. Department of Revenue

Total victory for our client.

Georgia Dept. of Revenue v. B&B Accounting

Victory for our client

Sorrentino v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Victory--Judge found that client was not liable on the joint tax return

Moore v. Department of Revenue

victory for client in Georgia Court of Appeals

Marzullo v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue

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Education

1982

Emory University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1978

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Duke University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

SCORE New Business Seminars

Legal Aspects of Starting a Business

Publications

N/A

Atlanta Business Chronicle You May File April 15, But IRS Works All Year

N/A

New and Small Business Journal The Legal Corner: Leasing Strategies for New and Small Business

N/A

Atlanta Magazine A Three-Pronged Look at Setting Up Your Business

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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