Yearly Archives: 2021
Happy Holidays From MendenFreiman!
In the spirit of the holiday season, and with feelings of immense gratitude, we have made donations to the following organizations in honor of our clients, colleagues, and friends. Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) has a mission to fight hunger by engaging, educating, and empowering the community. ACFB works with more than 700 nonprofit partners—including… Read More »
MendenFreiman Attorneys Named 2021 Legal Elite By Georgia Trend Magazine
MendenFreiman is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been selected among Georgia Trend magazine’s 2021 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 2022 “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the 12th consecutive year, announce the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. MendenFreiman LLP has been ranked in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 1 practice areas. Firms included in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional… Read More »
Uncertainty Surrounds Recently Proposed Tax Changes
Earlier this year, we outlined some proposed tax law changes that were being discussed in Washington D.C. with the Democratic control of the House, Senate, and White House. Last month, the House released a draft of the Build Back Better Act (the “BBB Act”) that contained many of the proposed changes. However, due to… Read More »
MendenFreiman Welcomes New Associate Harrison B. Alex to the Firm
MendenFreiman LLP is pleased to announce that Harrison (Harry) B. Alex has joined the firm as an associate in its tax controversy practice area. Prior to joining MendenFreiman, Harry was a tax associate at Grant Thornton’s Atlanta office. He regularly worked with clients in preparing tax filings, developing an understanding for explaining the intricacies… Read More »
MendenFreiman Attorneys/Firm Recognized By Chambers High Net Worth And Best Lawyers
Chambers High Net Worth 2021 Recognizes MendenFreiman and Lawrence 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 10 Leading Firm in Georgia for Private Wealth Law. The publication also recognized Lawrence H. Freiman in its individual rankings. Per the guide: A… Read More »
The Expanded Employee Retention Credit: What Employers Should Know
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 modified the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) in order to extend its availability, increase its value, and expand eligibility requirements. Many key changes apply retroactively to 2020. The most significant and beneficial modifications include the following: Retroactively making PPP loan recipients eligible for the credit in 2020 and 2021… Read More »
Another Month, Another Round Of Tax Proposals
Last month, we outlined some of the potential tax law changes circulating Washington D.C. after the recent shift of power in the White House and Senate. Since that update, there have been a couple of additional proposals that give more insight into the potential direction of tax legislation this year. Last time, we told… Read More »
MendenFreiman Welcomes New Partner Christopher A. Steele To The Firm
MendenFreiman LLP is pleased to announce that Christopher A. Steele has joined the firm as a partner in its estate planning, tax, estate administration, and business law practice areas. He serves as a trusted advisor to individuals, families, and business owners. He takes pride in building strong relationships with financial advisors, accounting firms, and… Read More »
President Biden’s First 100 Days and Potential Tax Law Changes
Last fall, we told you about potential tax law changes that could occur with a shift of power in the White House and Senate after the election. Now, as we have finished the first 100 days of a new administration, we are beginning to see just how significant those changes could be. President Biden… Read More »
