Mary T. Benton
One Atlantic Center, Suite 4900, 1201 West Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3424
Firm:
Alston & Bird LLP
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Overview
Mary Benton’s practice is focused on multistate tax controversy and litigation involving all tax types. She handles all aspects of SALT disputes—audits, administrative conferences and hearings, judicial appeals (both bench and jury trials, as well as motions practice) and appellate work. She has a vast amount of experience negotiating with revenue departments to obtain the best resolution for clients, through settlement when possible, or by prosecuting the matter all the way through trial and appeal when necessary.
Ms. Benton also maintains a multistate transactional practice, helping clients navigate through complexities in acquisitions, dispositions and reorganizations. She has extensive experience working with clients in the process of expanding or adding headcount, relocating or opening a new facility to identify, claim and maintain state tax credits that directly benefit a company’s bottom line.
Ms. Benton maintains a robust schedule of speaking on state tax topics at national conferences and symposia, including COST, IPT, TEI and NYU. She is included in Best Lawyers in America for Tax and Litigation – Tax and Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2012 and 2013.
Ms. Benton also serves as the Pro Bono Partner and leads all pro bono and community service efforts firm wide.
Ms. Benton also maintains a multistate transactional practice, helping clients navigate through complexities in acquisitions, dispositions and reorganizations. She has extensive experience working with clients in the process of expanding or adding headcount, relocating or opening a new facility to identify, claim and maintain state tax credits that directly benefit a company’s bottom line.
Ms. Benton maintains a robust schedule of speaking on state tax topics at national conferences and symposia, including COST, IPT, TEI and NYU. She is included in Best Lawyers in America for Tax and Litigation – Tax and Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2012 and 2013.
Ms. Benton also serves as the Pro Bono Partner and leads all pro bono and community service efforts firm wide.
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Awards
- Georgia’s 2011 Legal Elite
Education
Graduated
Southern Methodist University, BA
Graduated 1993
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (404) 881-7000
One Atlantic Center, Suite 4900, 1201 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3424
Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3424
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