Brian Robbins

Experience

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  Habitat for Humanity

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  AmeriCorps worker
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  University of Alabama School of Law

  Aug 2009 - May 2012

  Law Student
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  New York University

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Master of Laws (Taxation)
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  Gilpin Givhan, PC

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  Attorney - Corporate and Tax Law

  At Gilpin Givhan, I learned how to practice law as a tax and corporate attorney, with a particular focus on representing closely-held companies in transactions with private equity or strategic buyers.I worked in the firm's Taxation, Business Organizations, and Business Transactions practice groups. I counseled clients through all aspects of a typical business life-cycle, including: formation, operation, debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, and business succession strategies. I also advised non-profit organizations on their formation and applications for tax-exempt status. Show less

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  Maynard Cooper & Gale

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Attorney - Tax and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

  I focused on employee benefits and executive compensation issues faced by businesses, handling an array of matters involving 409A compliance, employee benefits issues in mergers and acquisitions, severance issues, benefits-related labor relations issues, benefits-related bankruptcy issues, and proceedings before government agencies (IRS and DOL) with respect to benefits and compensation matters. In this role, I regularly provided assistance to financial institutions, corporate clients, and investment firms regarding tax, ERISA, and employee benefits matters. Show less

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  Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Attorney- Tax, Corporate, and Economic Development Law

  My practice focused on two primary areas: economic development and tax law. I was fortunate to work with excellent teams to help our clients navigate the various tax and development incentives laws in Alabama and other states.My economic development work focused on representing companies as they relocated or expanded their facilities. Our team helped companies by negotiating incentive packages with state and local authorities that were tailored to the needs of a particular project. These incentive packages were designed to provide a “win-win” for the company, its workforce, and the local community. My tax background enabled me to help companies maximize their after-tax return on investment for relocation or expansion projects, which paved the way for additional growth and expansion.I enjoyed following developments in both the tax and economic development worlds and I developed a passion for discovering creative strategies to maximize the available tax and non-tax incentives for projects. In this role, I developed a niche practice of providing advice regarding projects located in Opportunity Zones throughout the country. I consulted with real estate developers, municipal leaders, venture capitalists, alternative investment managers, accountants, and entrepreneurs to help them understand and take advantage of the OZ incentives. I also worked with companies to minimize their tax liabilities through effective and innovative tax planning, and when necessary, through representation in federal, state, and local tax disputes. Show less

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  Green Rock

  Mar 2020 - now

  General Counsel

  I use my experience as a corporate and tax attorney to advise the company and its management team regarding all of its legal needs, with a focus on its litigation and tax controversy needs.

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  Robbins Law

  Jan 2021 - now

  Tax Attorney and Founder

  Robbins Law helps businesses and business owners (whether old-timers or new founders) as they navigate the often confusing world of tax and corporate law. We have found that there is a large need by businesses for sophisticated legal advice that may not require the resources (and expense) of a large full-service law firm. Robbins Law meets that need by providing tailored legal advice to navigate business and tax issues while also knowing when we need to bring in additional subject matter expertise. We also serve as an "outside general counsel" for a number of businesses, helping them to manage their ongoing legal needs. Please contact me to see if we would be a good fit for your business and tax law needs! Show less

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  FreeHeatPump.com

  Dec 2023 - now

  Founder/CEO

  We founded FreeHeatPump.com to help implement new incentives to encourage lower-income homeowners and multifamily building owners to install energy-efficient electric appliances. These incentives provide lower-income homes with up to $14,000 to install new high-efficiency heat pumps and other Energy Star appliances. Visit our website to learn more about how we serve homeowners, property managers, public housing authorities, and state energy offices!