Michael Giovannini

Michael Giovannini

Charlotte, NC recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025
Alston & Bird LLP

266 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Tax Law

Biography

Michael Giovannini has established himself as a creative strategist in the fast-moving world of state tax and unclaimed property. Clients rely on Michael to provide practical planning advice and technical guidance on a wide variety of cutting-edge issues, including those impacting financial services and stored value card programs.

As a member of the Unclaimed Property Team, Michael concentrates on providing comprehensive advice and guidance to clients regarding multistate unclaimed property planning issues, representing clients in unclaimed property audits and state voluntary disclosure agreements, and other compliance initiatives. Michael’s practice includes extensive experience with gift card laws and the structuring of gift card programs, consumer protection, and other areas of regulation. He has represented regional and national banks and financial services companies, including broker-dealers and mutual funds, health care companies, and private investment firms. Michael also advises clients on the unclaimed property implications associated with cryptocurrency and other emerging technologies.

Alston & Bird LLP

266 Best Lawyers awards

Alston & Bird LLP logo

Overview

  • Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 2009
  • Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 2009

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Tax Law

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