Ari Benjamin Good

Ari Benjamin Good

4.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 28 years

Tax Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Tax, International Law, Banking

382 NE 191St St, # 15198, Miami, FL

About Ari

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Tax 60%

We represent business and individual taxpayers needing IRS or state tax controversy (i.e. audit defense) work. We provide cryptocurrency tax advice, including tax issues surrounding token issuance, cryptocurrency mining, and investment tax matters.

22 years | 275 cases

60%
Banking 20%

We advise payments companies on financial service compliance matters, including money transmitter licensing and exceptions thereto, anti-money laundering / counter-terrorist financing policies (AML/CTF) and their implementation, and banking law.

11 years | 55 cases

20%
International Law 20%

Practicing in international legal issues including blockchain / cryptocurrency law, serving companies contemplating token offerings in foreign jurisdictions, overseas foundations and asset protection strategies.

13 years | 47 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-550 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 23 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2002

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 28 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1997

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Good Attorneys At Law, PA

382 NE 191St St, # 15198, Miami, FL, 33179

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Ari Benjamin Good's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Audrey | August 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Help with IRS

I have been working with Ari Good for 5 years on issues with the IRS since the sudden death of my mother. I live in MN and needed to trust someone in Florida to advise me and my father. Ari has been understanding, patient, wise, persistent, thorough, professional, helpful and kind throughout this str...essful, unknown and difficult time. I am forever grateful for his expertise. I would contact him and feel confident he cares and is working for you.

Posted by Mark | July 31, 2013 | Tax

It is hard to find a good Lawyer, especially one that is fair and caring

In this hectic time, it is very difficult to find a caring and highly qualified attorney who will take it on himself to get a job done for the client, beyond what is expected. Ari Good is such a find. He is diligent, caring, strong and reasonable. I have been in business for over 45 years and I ha...ve dealt with no less than 1000 attorneys in my career as a real estate developer and broker. My son in law is a good attorney. I have recently had the sincere pleasure to work with one of the best in the field of IRS problems. A very troubling issue and most difficult area to work on, but Ari Good made be feel confident and comfortable, gave me great advice, took on the IRS issue directly, and found a very reasonable solution for me, with the least amount of time, effort and cost. He listens well, prepares well and executes the plan even better. I recommend him to anyone who has IRS issues and needs help.

Posted by Robert | September 04, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Affordable, Quality, and Communicative Attorney

Several months ago, I was in the position where it became necessary for me to file for bankruptcy. Despite my best efforts, frugal living, and steady work, I was drowning in a sea of debt caused by unemployment for two years after graduation. With no alternative, I began my search for an attorney t...o represent me. I am a legal professional myself, so I know the difference between a salesman and a quality attorney. Specifically, I wasn’t looking for an attorney to promise me the moon (in my experience, those attorneys are only interested in your money, not in getting you the best possible outcome). Also, I wouldn’t trust a foot doctor to perform brain surgery, so I needed an attorney who specialized in bankruptcy. With those factors in mind, I narrowed down my search to a few bankruptcy attorneys in Naples who had positive reviews from other former clients. My plan was to question all the attorneys I had selected and pick the one I felt most confident in, while meeting my requirements. However, after calling Mr. Ari Good’s office, there was no need to call any others. I was surprised when I called his office, and after speaking with his assistant, Mr. Good took the time to talk to me personally right away. He quickly, but efficiently, explained what needed to be done to get started, as well as major issues with filing for bankruptcy. Also, I had an appointment to see him in short order. As the case proceeded, Mr. Good was there to promptly answer my questions and, at all times, was well organized. The procedure for supplying the large amount of financial information necessary to file bankruptcy was made very easy by Mr. Good’s web-based Q and A system. I could work on gathering my records and imputing the required information on my own time. No need to spend many extra hours filling out paperwork or finding time during a hectic work day. Although I feared problems with certain debts not being discharged (i.e. I would still have to pay the debts after bankruptcy), Mr. Good’s long experience in navigating the treacherous waters of the bankruptcy paid off. While I observed others being unable to answer difficult questions for government officials, I easily avoided any such issues during my examination with Mr. Good’s preparation. Today, I am debt free and am realizing my dream of finally being able to start my own business! If you’re looking for someone who is a better salesman than attorney, I recommend looking elsewhere. However, if you want an experienced attorney who does his job well at a reasonable rate, I highly recommend Mr. Ari Good. - Robert Harper (debt free in 2012!)

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Ari Benjamin Good's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bruce Coane

Tax lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Knight

Tax lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ari is a very sharp, forward-thinking and entrepreneurial attorney with a deep understanding of the tax code. I trust him to handle all of my clients' tax law issues, from real estate and aviation taxes to such obscure matters as bitcoin transactions."

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Edmar Amaya

Tax lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I've witnessed Ari as a zealous and very capable advocate for his clients. I highly recommend him to any client with Tax needs."

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Jonathan Markhoff

Tax lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adrian Lynn

Tax lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer; I have worked alongside Ari for years and found him to be incredibly bright and also brings a depth of realness to the law which is sorely missing in much of the profession. I can depend on Ari as my go-to guy on some highly complex and very particular areas of the law."

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Timothy Cotter

Tax lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ari as a fellow colleague for several years. I can attest to his professionalism and knowledge and excellent communication. I highly endorse Ari."

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Spencer Aronfeld

Tax lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Good last year at a Miami at the Attorney Breakfast Club. Since that time I have referred Mr. Good several clients in various tax cases ranging from tax litigation and controversy. He has been extraordinarily competent and professional and I can endorse him without reservation for any type of requiring tax planning or assistance with a tax audit anywhere in the United States."

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Sheri Benkoff-Benchetrit

Tax lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ari is a very knowledgeable tax attorney. I am very confident in his skills and am glad to have him as my "go to" attorney for any tax related questions that I may have."

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Michael Swinton

Tax lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer and would highly recommend, especially in tax related matters. Very knowledgeable and personable and would be a great asset to have given his unique expertise."

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Barbara Locke

Tax lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you're looking for a skilled lawyer to represent you in tax-related and entertainment matters, look no further. Ari's professionalism, integrity and reliability make him stand out in a crowded field. I recommend Ari with no reservation."

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Roderick Hannah

Tax lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse this lawyer. Mr. Good is a highly competent, knowledgeable, and professional tax attorney. He comes highly recommended for all your tax-based legal needs."

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Bradley Rothman

Tax lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and referred clients to Ari for many years. The feedback I have received on him is consistently excellent. He is an exceptional attorney, who is well respected in the legal community for his accomplishments. I endorse him without qualification."

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Steven Martin

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Hayes

Tax lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neil Rumbak

Tax lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ari Good is an expert on tax matters. He has a tremendous amount of knowledge of, and experience with, state and local tax issues. I often consult with him on these matters. I have full confidence that he can obtain the best possible results for his clients."

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Michael Raheb

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Zinn

Aviation lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ari is a hard-working attorney who cares very much for his clients and their well-being. He is very knowledgeable in his areas of practice, and is very easy to work with."

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Eviana Martin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Weldon

Tax lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Ari Good as a tax lawyer. Mr. Good has handled legal tax matters for several of my clients. I have been highly impressed with Mr. Good's ability to understand the complicated issues presented and his ability to resolve those issues on behalf of his clients."

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Edmar Amaya

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Adrian Lynn

Business lawyer

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Timothy Cotter

Real estate lawyer

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Spencer Aronfeld

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

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Brian Zinn

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Charles Hayes

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

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Bradley Rothman

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Michael Raheb

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

1995

Excellence In Legal Authorship Award, Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction

1993

Dean's Scholar, DePaul University College of Law

Work Experience

2008 - Present

President Attorney, Good Attorneys At Law, PA

2005 - 2008

Attorney, Advocate Consulting Legal Group, PLLC

2002 - 2005

President, Business Compliance Systems, Inc.

2000 - 2002

IT Consultant, Acumen Solutions

1998 - 2000

Attorney, Sedwick Detert Moran & Arnold

1997 - 1998

Attorney, Stellato & Schwartz

Associations

2024 - Present

American Bar Association

2005 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Colorado Aircraft Sales Tax Exemptions

Colorado adopted de facto safe harbor methodology for valuing aircraft leases for CO state sales tax and use tax purposes

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Education

2024

The Georgetown University Law Center

Non-Degree (LL.M. in Securities and Financial Regulation)

2005

The University of Florida

LL.M - Master of Laws

1995

DePaul University College of Law

Law

Speaking Engagements

2015

Law Council

Tax Considerations for Inbound Real Estate Investors

2014

Entertainment & Business Law Forum

Entertainment & Business Law

2013

Florida Aviation Business Association Annual Meeting Must Know Developments in Aircraft Tax Law

2010

Florida Aircraft Trades Association Annual Legal Panel

Aviation Tax Law

2008

Continuing Professional Education Conference

Tax Planning For Private Aircraft Owners

Publications

2013

Good Attorneys At Law, PA The Tax Law Blog

1998

Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review Trade Secrets and the New Realities of the Internet Age

1996

Languages

English

Spanish

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