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Kimberly Ann DeCarrera

18 years of experience
Business Law, Tax Law, Gov & Administrative Law
Georgia

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Biography

Kimberly DeCarrera brings together legal and accounting fields to provide clients with advice and know-how as an unclaimed property adviser.

Providing legal services on unclaimed and abandoned property to Fortune 500 companies in diverse industries such as transportation and logistics, financial services, health care, retail, media, software and technology, and manufacturing.

• Single and multi-state audit defense for client companies (including audits led by third-party auditors such as Kelmar Associates, Innovative Advocates Group, Verus, Xerox/ACS)
• Audit Assessment Appeals and Litigation
• Comprehensive Compliance Strategies, including Canada and other foreign jurisdictions
• Interest Assessment Appeals
• Accounts Receivable Solutions to manage historical credit balances
• Voluntary Disclosure/Compliance Agreements, including Delaware Secretary of State VDA program
• Expert litigation advise and analysis
• Develop corporate policies and procedures
• Internal Corporate Investigations
• Legislation and Litigation Tracking
• Educate and train key client personnel on unclaimed property

Practice Areas

Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Tax Law: Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning

Gov & Administrative Law: Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs

Additional Practice Areas

General Civil
Unclaimed Property

Fees

Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Hourly, flat fee and hybrid fee structures are available.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Georgia
Since 2006

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Unclaimed Property Expert and Corporate Attorney: DeCarrera Law; 2019 - Current; Law firm specializing in escheat and unclaimed property compliance, audits, and voluntary disclosures for corporate holders.

Unclaimed Property Expert and General Counsel: Barganier and Associates, LLC; 2010 - 2018

Law Firm Administrator: Gray King Chamberlin & Martineau LLC; 2008 - 2009; Started as a consultant to the law firm, but then moved to in-house law firm administrator. Handled payables, receivables, vendors, HR, and IT for the firm while maintaining existing client relationships.

Business Attorney: DeCarrera Law; 2006 - 2008; Business attorney for small to mid-size companies, including closely-held companies. A sampling of services provided include: LLC formation, buy-sell agreements, succession planning, contract and lease negotiations, business litigation, and purchase and sale agreements. I also work with the business owners to develop plans for the future ownership, whether through future family generations, key employee ownership, or outside sales.

Education

University System of Georgia - Georgia State University: M.S. (2011) | Tax; 2011

Georgia State University College of Law: J.D. (2006) | Law; 2003 - 2006

University System of Georgia - Georgia Institute of Technology: B.S. | Management; 2000 - 2003

Professional Associations

U.S. District Courts, Middle District of Georgia: Admitted; 2009 - Current

Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce: Founding Sponsor; 2008 - Current; Activities: Promoting the business interests in Dunwoody, Georgia, by advocating before the City Council on issues pertaining to business and occupancy licenses, alcohol licenses, sign ordinances, and other issues. Participate in networking opportunities through the young professionals group.

North Metro Georgia Tech Alumni Club: Board Member; 2008 - Current; Activities: Promote club activities using social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter; coordinate volunteers for athletic and alumni events.