David L. Watson

Partner

Phone: 404-223-5900
Email: dwatson@gomeldavis.com
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David’s principal areas of practice are estate planning and wealth transfer, taxation, business succession, probate, asset protection planning, and business planning. Typical projects for David include complex wills and trusts, administration of estates, family limited partnerships, charitable trusts, and gifting programs. He also oversees the proper tax reporting of gift and estate transfers and the defense of such positions from challenge by the IRS. David has over 20 years of experience in these areas, and has spoken at numerous tax and estate planning seminars.

Mr. Watson is married with three children and lives in Atlanta. He enjoys history, politics and sports.

 

Areas of Practice:

Education:

  • Emory University School of Law, LL.M. Taxation, 1994
  • University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 1986
  • University of Mississippi, M.A. (Accountancy), 1985
  • University of Mississippi, B.A. (Accountancy), 1983

Bar Admissions:

  • U.S. Tax Court, 1993
  • Georgia, 1986

Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Atlanta Bar Association
  • Federalist Society
  • Georgia Society of CPAs
  • Atlanta Estate Planning Council

Related Experience:

  • Counsel, Powell Goldstein, LLP, 2005–2007
  • Partner, Gambrell & Stolz, LLP, 2001–2005
  • Attorney, Gomel & Davis, 1989–2001
  • Ernst & Young, Tax Consultant, 1986–1989 

Other:

  • Adjunct Professor, John Marshall Law School, 2009-2010
  • Certified Public Accountant, Georgia, 1987
  • Rated “AV” by Martindale Hubbell
  • Atlanta Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate Section, Board of Directors (2003-present), Vice Chair/Chair-Elect (2009–2010)