Joseph W. "Joe" Gibbs

Joseph W. "Joe" Gibbs

Nashville, TN recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

317 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Economic Development Law Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law Trusts and Estates

Biography

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.
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

317 Best Lawyers awards

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP logo

Overview

  • Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1979
  • The University of Tennessee, B.S., graduated 1973

  • Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association

  • 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
  • Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association
  • 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
  • Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1979
  • The University of Tennessee, B.S., graduated 1973

Client Testimonials

Mr. Gibbs is a gentleman, scholar, and of the highest integrity. He is probably one of the most competent and responsible tax lawyers in existence. He is genuine and has personal investment in his clients' circumstances.

George W. Wade

Ashland City, TN

With Joseph Gibbs there is no one else to even consider. He has the highest level of integrity, coupled with the concept of council and advice. He is absolutely first cabin. I have recommended him to many. After 30 years' experience with Joe I have never been let down nor disappointed. I give him the strongest possible recommendation.

George W. Wade

Ashland City, TN

Joe is a great lawyer who is very hard working and he provides top notch service to his clients.

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Tax Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Tax Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Economic Development Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Economic Development Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2011 - Tax Law
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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