Allen D. Altman

Allen D. Altman: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Allen D. Altman focuses his practice in the areas of complex estate, gift and GST tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and family units. He frequently designs and drafts complex customized wills and trusts and is regularly involved with the design, documentation and implementation of large transfers of private equity at material valuation discounts. He is experienced in negotiating and documenting tax-advantaged equity profits interests, current and deferred executive compensation, stockholder agreements and nonqualified deferred compensation. Allen proactively develops and implements tax and estate planning and probate strategies for his clients.

Concentrations

•Estate planning
•Corporate
•Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
•Taxation
•Business law

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2007-2026
•Selected, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, Atlanta, 2023
•Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, 2021-2026
•Corporate Law, 2007-2026
•Listed, GaBiz, 'Top Lawyers,' 2024
•Listed, Georgia Trend magazine, 'Legal Elite,' 2008-2012, 2015-2016, 2019, and 2022
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 2006-2021
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2009-2016
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

New York University Law School, 1967-1968

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Tax
  • Tax & Business Group
  • Private Wealth Services
  • Corporate
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.S.B.A., 1964 Beta Alpha Psi
Law School Attended:
University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude; University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1967 Phi Kappa Phi; University of Miami School of Law, J.D., University of Miami Law Review; University of Miami School of Law, J.D., Omicron Delta Kappa; University of Miami School of Law, J.D., Associate Editor; New York University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1968
Year of First Admission:
1973
Admission:
1973, Georgia; U.S. Tax Court; 1967, Florida
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Former, Adjunct Professor, Taxation, Emory University School of Law
•Former Lecturer, University of Miami Law School
•Former Teaching fellow, New York University Law School

Birth Information:
New York, N.Y., December 12, 1942
Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Represented buyer in a $330 million stock purchase of an industrial products and supplies nationwide distributor.; Represented buyer in a $200 million cash tender to shareholders of a public company.; Represented buyer in numerous acquisitions of major regional electrical parts and supplies distributors.; Represented seller in two sales for $150 million in wholesale food distribution business.; Represented financial stake management groups in large venture capital fund acquisitions and dispositions.
ISLN:
909466242

Payment Information

Credit Cards Accepted
American Express

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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Location

  • Atlanta, GA
    Terminus 200 , Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500
    Atlanta, GA 30305

    678-553-2640 Phone
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