Antoinette L. Ellison

Of Counsel

Atlanta + 1.404.581.8801

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Antoinette Ellison has 20 years of experience assisting clients in resolving complex, high-stakes disputes. She focuses her practice on federal and state tax controversies and litigation. She regularly resolves audits by taxing authorities as well as successfully represents clients in administrative proceedings. Antoinette has tried civil tax cases in the United States Tax Court, United States district courts, and state courts and tribunals. She has also argued several appeals.

Antoinette's recent cases include drafting a successful summary judgment motion in litigation regarding tax credits before the Georgia Tax Tribunal, resulting in a favorable judgment on all legal issues. She briefed and argued against the state's appeal to the Georgia superior court, which affirmed the Tribunal's ruling. Antoinette also represented a leading national retailer in qui tam litigation in trial and in appellate proceedings. Her involvement included taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, drafting post-trial briefs, and drafting appellate briefs.

She is a Master in the Bleckley American Inn of Court. She is an active member of the American Bar Association Tax Section, Court Practice and Procedure Committee. In addition, she is a member of the State Bar of Georgia Tax Section and is a former chair.

Antoinette strongly believes in civic engagement and is proud to serve as chair on the Special Olympics Georgia board of directors and chair of the Fearless Dialogues board of directors.

Antoinette co-chairs the Atlanta Office's Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement Committee.