Meet Attorney Haben Abraha, a highly skilled and experienced civil and tax attorney, hailing from St. Louis, Missouri. From an early age, Haben’s passion for law and justice was evident; leading him on a remarkable journey that has shaped him into the accomplished professional he is today.
Haben’s academic journey began at the University of Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Minor in Business then went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate from Florida A&M University College of Law, where he distinguished himself by graduating number 18 in his class. Haben furthered his legal education by pursuing a coveted Master of Law in Taxation with a focus on International Taxation. This advanced degree was earned at the renowned University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law, ranked second in the nation for its excellence.
Haben’s diverse experience in representing both a government department and private individuals and businesses has honed his legal acumen and versatility.
Haben began his legal career with the Florida Department of Revenue Executive Program. Rising through the ranks from a Tax Law Specialist for sales and use tax to becoming the sole Senior Attorney over the corporate income tax unit, Haben found himself entrusted with highly complex tax cases and tasked with issuing decisions that bound the State. His remarkable contributions earned him a public commendation on the record during a Florida Senate session, a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication.
Shortly after his career with the State, Haben was recruited by a prestigious firm in New York City where he practiced as an international tax consultant providing consulting services for billion-dollar private equity funds investing in foreign real estate. Notably, he has led cross-practice international and state compliance engagements for private equity clients, demonstrating his proficiency in navigating complex tax landscapes.
With a stellar track record of achievements and experiences, Haben founded The Abraha Law Firm, PLLC in 2014 with the aim at creating a boutique firm geared towards representing clients with a variety of complex civil actions and tax controversies. Haben has diligently represented injured clients in a variety of personal injury cases, resulting in large sums of compensation for his clients. His wealth of knowledge, coupled with his unwavering commitment to providing top-tier legal representation, makes him the attorney to call, When It Matters.