Allen D. Altman

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Atlanta, Georgia

61+ years experience

Greenberg Traurig

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

678-553-2640

https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/a/altman-allen-d

Terminus 200, Suite 2500, 3333 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

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Bio

Allen D. Altman focuses his practice in the areas of complex estate, gift and GST tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and family units. He is experienced in issues dealing with executive compensation, stockholder agreements and nonqualified deferred compensation. Allen proactively develops and implements tax and estate planning strategies for his clients. In addition, he provides practical recommendations and structures that draw on his experience representing a wide variety of family groups and businesses with their wealth planning, M&A, general contract and commercial matters. Allen D. Altman focuses his practice in the areas of complex estate, gift and GST tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and family units. He is experienced in issues dealing with executive compensation, stockholder agreements and nonqualified deferred compensation. Allen proactively develops and implements tax and estate planning strategies for his clients. In addition, he provides practical recommendations and structures that draw on his experience representing a wide variety of family groups and businesses with their wealth planning, M&A, general contract and commercial matters. Allen D. Altman focuses his practice in the areas of complex estate, gift and GST tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and family units. He is experienced in issues dealing with executive compensation, stockholder agreements and nonqualified deferred compensation. Allen proactively develops and implements tax and estate planning strategies for his clients. In addition, he provides practical recommendations and structures that draw on his experience representing a wide variety of family groups and businesses with their wealth planning, M&A, general contract and commercial matters.

Practice Areas

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Atlanta (2023)
Recognized: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Recognized: Corporate Law
Practice Area: Administrative / Regulatory Law
Practice Area: Corporate Governance Law
Practice Area: Tax Law
Practice Area: Trusts and Estates
Special Focus: Closely-Held Businesses
Special Focus: Executive Compensation
Special Focus: Family Businesses
Special Focus: Mergers & Acquisitions
Special Focus: Structuring of Business Entities
Special Focus: Tax
Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc.'s, one of "America’s Best Corporate Law Firms," 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013
Chambers USA Guide, 2009-2014
Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 2006-2014
Georgia Trend magazine, "Legal Elite," 2008-2012
AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

University of Florida, BSBA, graduated 1964

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Reviews

Nancy Peterson

2 weeks ago

A Master Strategist for Complex Family Wealth Planning

Our family's situation involved navigating a complex generational transfer of a closely held business while managing significant estate and GST tax exposure. After consulting with several firms, we engaged Allen Altman at Greenberg Traurig, and it was the best decision we could have made. Mr. Altman’s 61 years of experience were immediately evident. He didn't just present options; he crafted a holistic, multi-generational strategy that integrated sophisticated tax planning with practical family governance. His deep focus on closely held companies and high-net-worth individuals meant he understood the nuances of our business assets as intimately as the personal ones. The recent recognition as 'Lawyer of the Year' is well-deserved. What impressed us beyond his technical mastery was his ability to explain intricate concepts with clarity and his genuine commitment to our family's long-term harmony and financial health. He anticipated issues we hadn't considered and structured a plan that achieved remarkable tax efficiencies while preserving our legacy. Working with Allen Altman is not merely hiring an attorney; it's securing a wise and strategic partner for your family's future.