John Nail

John Nail

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Atlanta.
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Atlanta.
John Nail
John Nail
Atlanta, GA
Works at
Barnes & Thornburg LLP

308 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

John Nail’s practice focuses on representing clients in all levels of matters with the IRS, from examination and appeals to litigation in the United States Tax Court and Federal District Court.

John has significant experience that allows him to effectively counsel clients in tax matters. He has assisted clients in matters involving disallowed deductions for charitable contributions, executive compensation, and bad business debts; employment tax compliance; state sales and use tax audits; and collection activities. John also has experience counseling high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients on issues related to tax, estate, and business planning.

Works at
Barnes & Thornburg LLP

308 Best Lawyers awards

Barnes & Thornburg LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 2014

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Atlanta (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Tax Law

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