Joe’s practice is focused on federal, state and local taxation, including planning and controversy resolution. Joe has represented clients successfully before the Tennessee tax administrative bodies and before Tennessee courts, including the Tennessee Supreme Court. Joe represents a number of Fortune 500 companies with respect to their Tennessee tax matters. Joe also represents clients in federal tax controversy resolution, including administrative appeals and representation before the United States Tax Court. Joe has extensive experience in advising clients in structuring real estate transactions, including structuring ownership entities and investments in United States real estate by foreign investors. A substantial part of Joe’s practice includes advising clients with respect to economic and tax incentives available to businesses for expanding their facilities in Tennessee or relocating facilities to Tennessee, including structuring PILOTS and other incentives.
Joseph W. "Joe" Gibbs
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997 Awarded Practice Areas
Economic Development Law Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Economic Development Law Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law Trusts and Estates
Biography
Locations
Education
- Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1979
- The University of Tennessee, B.S., graduated 1973
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Member
- American Health Lawyers Association - Member
- Nashville Bar Association - Member
- Paul J. Hartman State and Local Tax Forum - Board of Trustees
- Tennessee Art League - Board Member
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Nashville (2025)
- Tax Law, Nashville (2024)
- Tax Law, Nashville (2019)
- Economic Development Law, Nashville (2015)
- Economic Development Law, Nashville (2013)
- Tax Law, Nashville (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Economic Development Law
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
- Corporate
- Litigation
- Nonprofit Organizations and Charitable Giving
- Partnership
- State and Local Tax
Awards:
- Listed in Business Tennessee
- Listed in Nashville Business Journal, "Best of the Bar," Tax/Estate Planning, 2006, 2010
- Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, Tax, 2006-2013
Case History
Cases
- Other Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of the United States
- United States District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
- United States Tax Court
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