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John M. Bartel

Associate

Education

Stetson University, B.A. Business Administration, Minor in Finance; Honors: cum laude, Roland George Investments Program

Stetson University College of Law, J.D./M.B.A. with a Concentration in Business Law; Honors: cum laude, Stetson Law Review Notes & Comments Editor, Moot Court Tax Team

University of Florida Levin College of Law, LL.M. in Taxation

Honors

Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher for distinguished volunteer service as Family Readiness Coordinator to the Florida Army National Guard, 2nd Bn 116th FAR, United States Field Artillery Association.

E. Harris Drew Memorial Award for dedication to the law and an ability to express thoughts orally and in writing, Stetson University College of Law.

Bar Admissions

Georgia

Florida

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia

Profile

John M. Bartel is an associate attorney with both the Tax Controversy and Litigation Group and Tax Group in Atlanta.  John specializes in tax, federal and state tax controversies and investigations, including sensitive issue examinations, administrative appeals, and civil tax litigation.  His clients often include high net worth individuals and their closely held entities, business enterprises, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations and others. 

As the proud recipient of an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, John’s practice areas include the full spectrum of substantive and procedural tax issues and all phases of the tax controversy and tax litigation process.  Although based in the Firm’s Atlanta office, John works closely with his colleagues in every office, often representing clients throughout the country.

John previously experienced working or interning in a variety of environments, including a boutique business law firm, the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Middle District of Florida, Sykes Enterprises, Inc., and Citigroup Inc.  John's experience and business intensive education help him understand the needs of his clients.  He received the Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher for distinguished volunteer service as Family Readiness Coordinator to the Florida Army National Guard, 2nd Bn 116th FAR, United States Field Artillery Association and the Justice E. Harris Drew Memorial Award for his ability to advocate orally and in writing.

Professional Affiliations

  • ABA Tax Section
  • Taxation Law Section for The State Bar of Georgia
  • Tax Section of The Florida Bar

News

News

Publications

Publications

Backdoor Bailouts: The Federal Reserve’s New Role as Market-Maker-of-All-Resorts and the Need for Section 13(3) Reform, 51 STETSON L. REV. 95 (Fall 2021).