Atlanta Tax Attorney
Jeffrey S. Gartzman

Providing personal service and attention since 1982

Atlanta Tax Attorney Jeffrey S. Gartzman

Judson Mallory, Associate Tax Attorney

Norma Padilla, Associate Case Manager

Tabitha Relota, Legal Assistant

The Gartzman Law Firm Staff:

» Jeffrey S. Gartzman, Atlanta Tax Attorney & CPA
» Judson Mallory, Associate Tax Attorney
» Norma Padilla, Associate Case Manager
» Tabitha Relota, Legal Assistant

Jeffrey S. Gartzman is an accomplished Atlanta tax attorney and CPA who has been practicing tax law in Atlanta for nearly 30 years. He will help you resolve IRS and state tax problems, find tax relief and settle tax debt. Jeffrey S. Gartzman is a former IRS Taxpayer Education Program instructor. He is also an accredited Personal Financial Specialist with the American Institute of CPAs.

Mr. Gartzman has been licensed as a tax attorney since 1982 and licensed as a CPA since 1984. He has received an “AV” rating – the highest possible rating – from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Mr. Gartzman is an active member in Atlanta and Georgia professional associations for tax lawyers and CPAs.

Jeffrey S. Gartzman serves on the tax section leadership team for the Georgia Society of CPAs, a small, dynamic group of CPAs and tax attorneys who meet with the IRS and Georgia Department of Revenue annually to discuss best practices and updates to the tax law and tax procedure.

Before opening his own law firm in 1988, Mr. Gartzman worked with an established Atlanta law firm, Shapiro, Fussell, Wedge, et al. Prior to that, he was with Touche Ross and Co., predecessor to Deloitte, LLP, a Big Four international accounting firm.

Professional Involvement

• Atlanta Bar Association – Member, Sections on: Taxation Law – IRS Liaison and Georgia Department of Revenue Liaison Committees; Estate Planning and Probate
• State Bar of Georgia – Member, Sections on: Taxation Law; Corporate and Banking Law; Fiduciary Law; Entertainment and Sports Law Section
• Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants – Member, Taxation Section Leadership Team – IRS Liaison, Georgia Department of Revenue Liaison and Annual Survey of IRS and Georgia Department of Revenue Subcommittees; Estate and Personal Financial Planning Section
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Member, Taxation Section and Personal Financial Planning Section
• AICPA Personal Financial Specialist
• American Association of Attorney-CPAs
• North Atlanta Tax Council
• Georgia Real Estate Investors Association – Business Associate Member and General Member
• Atlanta Real Estate Investors Association

Georgia Bar Admission: 1982
Georgia CPA Certification: 1984

Education

• Emory University School of Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Tax (1988) – Recipient of Book Award for International Tax
• Emory University School of Law J.D. (1982)
• Bucknell University, B.S.B.A. in Accounting (1979)
• University College at Buckingham, England, Distinction in Macroeconomics (1977)
• The Taft School (1975)

Gartzman Law Firm Staff

Mr. Mallory received his Juris Doctor degree at Georgia State University College of Law where he graduated with High Distinction for Pro Bono service. During his time at Georgia State University College of Law, he worked as a Graduate Research Assistant, a Student Attorney in the Georgia State Low-Income Taxpayer’s Clinic and served as Treasurer and Webmaster of the Legal Society for Intimate Violence Education (LIVE). Mr. Mallory received his Bachelor of Science in Political Science at Samford University. In addition to helping taxpayers resolve their Federal and State tax matters, Mr. Mallory enjoys playing the guitar and listening to good music.

Norma Padilla, a native of Wyoming, began her career in the legal field as a manager in a Florida law firm in 1995. Since relocating to the Atlanta area in 1998 she began concentrating exclusively on taxpayer representation and specializing as a Consultant in assisting Firms in organization, management and taxpayer representation matters and handling IRS and State related tax problems. As a sought-after professional and motivational national speaker, Ms. Padilla often presents on the topic of IRS Taxation Representation and has presented as a Premier Presenter for the National Association of State Board of Accountants (NASBA) National CPE Expo. Norma is now a member of the team as an Associate Case Manager of The Gartzman Law Firm and is excited to offer her knowledge and abilities to the firm and their clients. Norma enjoys exercising, hanging out with her two daughters, family and friends and playing the violin.

Ms. Relota is a Georgia native with more than ten years of experience in office administration and management. She graduated from Chattahoochee Technical College in 2009 with an A.S. in Criminal Justice. She is currently enrolled at Mercer University and looks forward to graduation in 2011. Tabitha’s career goals include obtaining her paralegal certificate and entry into a Masters program. She enjoys singing and spending time with her son.

Dedicated to Our Community

We value the people and programs that help our local communities thrive. Our care and participation set us apart. Jeffrey S. Gartzman has made Atlanta his home for over 30 years. He actively participates in leadership activities for local schools and athletic groups in the Atlanta community with his three children in addition to several charitable organizations.

The Gartzman Law Firm is invested in the well-being and prosperity of Atlanta youth, the arts, and community athletics. Mr. Gartzman participates as a mentor to our nation’s future legal advisors with several prestigious programs.

Jeffrey S. Gartzman’s Community Involvement

Northside Hospital Foundation, Board of Directors (16 years)
Georgia Society of CPAs, Tax Section Leadership Team (20 years)
Atlanta Bar Lawyer Referral Service (21 years)
Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, Volunteer Attorney (15 years)
Lakeside High School Career Technical Advisory Committee (2010 – present)
Lakeside High School Foundation Board (2008 – present)
Henderson Middle School PTSA, Treasurer (2005 – 2007)
Briarlake Elementary School Council, Principal and Assistant Principal Selection Committees (2003 – 2008)
Atlanta Men’s Senior Baseball League (1987 – 1993)
Rehoboth COLT League Baseball Coach
Druid Hills Youth Sports Baseball Coach (Medlock Park)
1996 Olympics Atlanta Bar Coordinating Committee, Hospitality Subcommittee
Emory Law School Attorney/Student Mentoring Program
Emory University Alumni Association
Bucknell University, Alumni Admissions Interviewer
University College at Buckingham, England, Alumni Association
Taft School Alumni Association
Atlanta Bar Small Firm Mentoring Program

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