Experienced-Diligent-Effective
Gene M. Bowman, Tax Lawyer
About
HISTORY
In 2005, Bowman Law Firm opened its doors in Huntsville, Alabama. Since then, they've worked with companies involved with government contracting and individuals facing tax audits, liens, levies, the loss of their security clearances, and good people facing financial difficulties.
Our depth of experience with legal and financial matters serves as a benefit to our clients facing the wide array of difficulties that comes with our modern lives.
GET IN TOUCH
We at Bowman Law know that finding the right attorney to represent you is a choice not to be taken lightly. That’s why we offer an initial consultation to walk you through your needs, the scope of your goals, and your budget.
Overview
Gene M. Bowman was raised in Huntsville, Alabama, Mr. Bowman graduated from Grissom High School and went on to obtain a bachelor degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama, where he was a member of the Accounting Honorary Society, Beta Alpha Psi, and earned recognition on the School’s Dean’s List several times.Upon graduation, he attended and graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law. After graduation, he was accepted to and awarded an academic scholarship to Washington University where he was awarded a Masters of Law Degree (LL.M.) in Taxation.
Credentials
Education
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW LL.M., MASTERS OF LAW IN TAX, 1990
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF LAW Juris Doctor, 1987
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS B.S., Accounting, 1984
Activities & Affiliations
Alabama Bar Association, Member
Tax Law Section, State Bar, Member
Alabama Society of CPAs, Member (retired)
Rotary Club, Member
Bar Admissions
Alabama
Experience
Mr. Bowman has extensive and broad tax experience serving as:
Senior Manager with a “Big Four” Worldwide Consulting Firm;
Director of Taxation and Legal Counsel with Multi-National Publicly Traded Corporations.
Lawyer dedicated to meeting client’s demands for effective tax service.
During his career, he has represented individuals and businesses in federal and state courts. Mr. Bowman has traveled from Canada to India to help clients with tax matters and provide Merger and Acquisition due diligence services. We have represented clients with IRS agents, IRS audits, IRS Appeals Office, IRS Attorneys, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, State of Alabama administrative Law Judge, and State Circuit Court. Our efforts have successfully mitigated or defeated IRS assessments and notices. We have also negotiated settlements with the Alabama Department of Revenue, including State Attorneys.
He has taught classes and served as an adjunct professor at the University of Alabama, Huntsville. Mr. Bowman serves as a Board Member and co-founder of local charity Children First that provides food, tutoring and teacher support to elementary school children in Huntsville. He has also served as a Board Member of the Susanna Wesley Early Education Ministry at the First United Methodist Church.
Our depth of experience with legal and financial matters serves as a benefit to our clients seeking relief from IRS and/or State of Alabama tax collection efforts. We have guided clients through successful navigation and negotiation of IRS Offers in Compromise and other tax debt relief/resolution. We also have been successful in obtaining Innocent Spouse Relief for tax debt incurred during marriage. Our extensive financial background has been immensely valuable when serving clients going through a divorce.
What Clients are Saying
“GREAT LAWYER!
I have used Mr. Bowman for 7+ years for personal and business tax pre/advice. I have also discussed business tax advantaged options and some divorce related issues. He has been prompt to respond with useful info every time...I would recommend him highly.”