Chamberlain Hrdlicka is pleased to announce that Atlanta-based Shareholder David Aughtry was named “Lawyer of the Year” in the Litigation and Controversy – Tax practice area in the Atlanta market by Best Lawyers. Only one lawyer can receive this significant designation in each practice area and designated geographic location. The honor of “Lawyer of the Year” is an assessment from industry peers highlighting the respect honorees have earned from other leading lawyers in their communities and practice areas.

Aughtry’s practice focuses on civil and criminal tax litigation. He is recognized as a national authority in tax litigation in Chambers USA and the US Legal 500 Litigation Guide. Aughtry has served as president and chairman of the Southern Federal Tax Institute and continues to serve on the board of trustees. He is certified by the Georgia, South Carolina and Texas Bar and recognized with accolades from Georgia Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America.

He earned his undergraduate degree from The Citadel, his graduate degree from the University of South Carolina and Master of Laws in Taxation degree from Emory University.

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About Chamberlain Hrdlicka

Chamberlain Hrdlicka is a diversified business law firm with offices in Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia and San Antonio. The firm represents both public and private companies, as well as individuals and family-owned businesses across the nation. The firm offers counsel in tax planning and tax controversy, corporate, securities and finance, employment law and employee benefits, energy law, estate planning and administration, intellectual property, international and immigration law, commercial and business litigation, real estate and construction law.