John Coalson

Mr. Coalson is a partner in the Atlanta law firm of Alston & Bird LLP, where his practice focuses exclusively on state and local tax matters. Mr. Coalson is Past Chair of the State Bar of Georgia's Section of Taxation, and he continues to serve as the Taxation Section's Liaison with the Georgia Department of Revenue. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the National Association of State Bar Tax Sections, and serves on the Advisory Board of the Paul Hartman State and Local Tax Forum at Vanderbilt University. In addition, Mr. Coalson has served as an Adjunct Professor at Emory University School of Law, teaching courses in state and multistate taxation. Mr. Coalson received his B.B.A. degree (with highest distinction) from Emory University, and his J.D. degree (summa cum laude) from the University of Georgia. He is admitted to practice in Georgia. The authors gratefully acknowledge the contributions and assistance of the late Helene Z. Cohen, Esq., formerly a partner at Alston & Bird LLP, in the preparation