Chamberlain Hrdlicka

Chamberlain Hrdlicka Chamberlain Hrdlicka is a diversified law firm with attorneys providing value at the highest level of client service.

We are a nationally-ranked, mid-market, and multi-service firm with offices located in Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia, and San Antonio. Chamberlain Hrdlicka is a commercial law firm with offices in Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia and San Antonio. The firm represents both public and private companies as well as individuals and family owned businesses across the nation. The firms’ practice areas incl

ude tax planning and tax controversy, corporate, securities and finance, employment law and employee benefits, energy law, estate planning and administration, international and immigration law, commercial and business litigation, real estate and construction law. The content provided on this page is intended for general information and educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. All visitors should consult with a qualified legal professional regarding individual questions, needs or issues of concern. Chamberlain Hrdlicka is not responsible for any action taken by a reader based upon information we share. Viewing and/or engaging with this page does not form an attorney/client relationship between you and Chamberlain Hrdlicka.

Congratulations to Shareholder David D. Aughtry, named "Lawyer of the Year" for Tax Law in Atlanta in the 2027 Edition o...
08/25/2026

Congratulations to Shareholder David D. Aughtry, named "Lawyer of the Year" for Tax Law in Atlanta in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®! This is the highest individual honor Best Lawyers awards, given to a single attorney per practice area and region based on top peer-review ratings.

David has tried and argued over 70 cases throughout his career, including successfully arguing Hubert v. Commissioner before the Tax Court, the Eleventh Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court, and is widely regarded as a national authority in tax litigation.

Please join us in celebrating this well-earned recognition!

Visit to read more about David: https://bit.ly/4mQJY9n

Senior Counsel Marcus Burnside examines how the growing use of generative AI is reshaping intellectual property protecti...
08/24/2026

Senior Counsel Marcus Burnside examines how the growing use of generative AI is reshaping intellectual property protection and how something as simple as entering sensitive information into a public AI tool can jeopardize valuable trade secrets.

In this blog, he explains why effective AI governance is now essential for businesses seeking to protect their most valuable assets.

Read the full article to learn more: https://bit.ly/4ij8QHQ

08/20/2026

We're proud to announce that 81 Chamberlain Hrdlicka attorneys have been named to the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, including 34 attorneys recognized on the Ones to Watch in America® list. Shareholder David Aughtry was also honored as "Lawyer of the Year" in Tax Law for Atlanta — the highest individual honor Best Lawyers bestows.

This recognition, based entirely on peer review, reflects the caliber of talent across our Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia, and San Antonio offices. Congratulations to all honorees!

See the full list of recognized attorneys here: https://bit.ly/4wIFl62

Shareholder Julie Edelman has been recognized in the Texas: Private Wealth Law — Band 3 category in the Chambers and Par...
08/19/2026

Shareholder Julie Edelman has been recognized in the Texas: Private Wealth Law — Band 3 category in the Chambers and Partners 2026 High Net Worth Guide.

Julie, Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate, focuses her Trusts & Estates practice on estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax planning, Wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration, bringing a personal understanding that these decisions are rarely just about taxes.

🔗 Learn more about Julie: https://bit.ly/4wretYd

Small acts of generosity can make a big difference.Our Houston office recently came together for a school supply drive b...
08/18/2026

Small acts of generosity can make a big difference.

Our Houston office recently came together for a school supply drive benefiting Carolee Booker Elementary. With the support of our team, we collected essential classroom items, including pencils, crayons, binders, rulers, glue, and more, to help students start the school year prepared for success.

A special thank you to our Community Service Committee for organizing this initiative and launching our 2026 Community Service Series. We look forward to continuing to serve our community throughout the year.

Shareholder and Former IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig has been recognized in the USA Nationwide: Tax: Private Client - ...
08/13/2026

Shareholder and Former IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig has been recognized in the USA Nationwide: Tax: Private Client - Band 2 category in the Chambers and Partners 2026 High Net Worth Guide.

Charles brings 36+ years of elite tax controversy experience, from defending high-net-worth clients to leading the IRS through $4.9 trillion in FY22 tax collections, to his current practice representing taxpayers in complex federal and state tax disputes.

🔗 Learn more about Charles: https://bit.ly/44YGdIo

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08/12/2026

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Could AI give mid-market law firms an advantage? Chamberlain Hrdlicka Chief Innovation Officer Aly Dossa thinks it might...
08/11/2026

Could AI give mid-market law firms an advantage? Chamberlain Hrdlicka Chief Innovation Officer Aly Dossa thinks it might.

In a recent Law360 article, Aly shares how the rapid evolution of AI is changing the way mid-market firms approach legal technology and why being nimble can be a competitive advantage.

As Aly put it, AI has “leveled the playing field” and may even give mid-law “a slight advantage.”

🔗 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4wokncd

Nonprofit boards face more legal exposure than ever, from fiduciary duties to AI to cybersecurity. Join us on Thursday, ...
08/06/2026

Nonprofit boards face more legal exposure than ever, from fiduciary duties to AI to cybersecurity. Join us on Thursday, September 17 for The Nonprofit Leadership Forum: Governance, Compliance & Emerging Risks, a half-day program built for nonprofit board members and staff leadership. Attendees will leave with customized, practical tools and assessments they can put to use right away.

Speakers:
— Shareholder Joshua A. Sutin on board duties, tax-exempt compliance, and Form 990 essentials
— Chair, IP & Technology Aly Dossa on AI contracts and cyber risk for nonprofits
— A roundtable with local nonprofit executives Laura Vaccaro, CEO, Kronkosky Foundation, Erica Robinson, General Counsel, Trinity University, and Nadege Souvenir, CEO, San Antonio Area Foundation

📍 Meals on Wheels, San Antonio
🗓️ September 17, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
🎟️ $25 | Space limited to 50 attendees

Learn More and register here: https://bit.ly/4wvwVPU

Houston-based shareholder Brett Berly has been recognized in the Texas: Private Wealth Law — Band 2 category in the Cham...
08/05/2026

Houston-based shareholder Brett Berly has been recognized in the Texas: Private Wealth Law — Band 2 category in the Chambers and Partners 2026 High Net Worth Guide.

Brett is the Chair of our Trusts & Estates practice group, where he focuses on estate planning, probate, trust and estate administration, business succession planning, and probate and fiduciary litigation for high-net-worth individuals and fiduciaries.

🔗 Learn more about Brett: https://bit.ly/4neYw2W

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