Yearly Archives: 2020
Happy Holidays from MendenFreiman!
Due to your business and support, our firm has been blessed to continue to operate throughout the pandemic. As a token of appreciation for all of our clients, colleagues, and friends, we have made donations to the following organizations. Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) has a mission to fight hunger by engaging, educating, and… Read More »
MendenFreiman Attorneys Named 2020 Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine
MendenFreiman is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys have been selected among Georgia Trend magazine’s 2020 Legal Elite. The list ranks Georgia’s top attorneys as selected by their peers. To compile its Legal Elite, Georgia Trend polled several thousand members of the State Bar of Georgia asking them to nominate the most effective attorneys in 16… Read More »
MendenFreiman LLP ranked in 2021 “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the eleventh consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. MendenFreiman LLP has been ranked in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in the area of Tax Law. Firms included in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings… Read More »
Election Impact and Year-End Tax Planning Opportunities (Part Two)
In a recent e-alert, we presented a summary of the potential impact of the election outcome on various areas of tax law. With the possibility of a shift of power in the White House, and the Senate from Republican to Democrat, we could see significant changes in tax laws implemented as early as next… Read More »
Election Impact and Year-End Tax Planning Opportunities
In the event of a shift of power in the White House and Senate from Republican to Democrat, we would likely see significant changes in the tax laws. These changes could be implemented as early as next year, to be effective January 1, 2021. In the table below, we present a summary of what… Read More »
The Importance of Succession Planning
Ownership of a business often represents years of hard work and entrepreneurial skills. However, even the most astute business owners are often unfamiliar with the complexities and levels of preparation that must go into a successful succession strategy. Whether you are contemplating transferring your business interest to family members or selling to current management… Read More »
Nathan Johns Featured on ProfitSense Podcast
MendenFreiman partner, Nathan Johns, recently participated in the “ProfitSense with Bill McDermott” podcast, hosted by Business RadioX. In the podcast, he discussed ways to maximize the value of a business in a sale. Other guests included Cory Lee, President of Martin Concrete Construction, Inc., and Eric Cooley, CFO of Strack Inc. https://businessradiox.com/podcast/profitsense/martin-concrete-mendenfreiman-strack/
Coronavirus and Retirement Plans – Updates from IRS Notices
We have previously posted discussions regarding the impact of the SECURE Act on planning for retirement plan distributions. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was enacted, including several provisions addressing distributions from retirement plans and special tax treatment. The IRS recently issued two notices, Notice 2020-50… Read More »
Chambers High Net Worth 2020 Recognizes MendenFreiman and Lawrence (Larry) H. Freiman
Chambers High Net Worth (HNW), a publication specifically aimed at the private wealth market, recognized MendenFreiman in its firm rankings as a Top 7 Leading Firm in Georgia for Private Wealth Law. The publication also recognized Lawrence H. (Larry) Freiman in its individual rankings. Per the guide: MendenFreiman is described as having “a great reputation and a very high… Read More »
Charitable Giving Provisions of the CARES Act
We have previously discussed the Paycheck Protection Program, and plenty of other commentary has focused on the 2020 Recovery Rebates for individuals, both of which were enacted under Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. In addition to these headline-grabbing provisions, the CARES Act also contains provisions designed to encourage increased charitable giving… Read More »
