Tax
USA Guide 2024 : Louisiana
Band 2
About
Provided by Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP
BSW is home to one of the most comprehensive tax groups in the area. Our five board certified tax attorneys specialize in a myriad of complex tax matters, ranging from federal income tax and state and local tax issues, to ERISA, pension, retirement plan issues and many others. Our attorneys have assisted in tax planning with regard to mergers and acquisitions, sophisticated financing transactions and tax free reorganization transactions on local, state and federal levels, as well as advising clients regarding federal tax audits from the Internal Revenue Service pertaining to various federal tax issues.
The firm has extensive experience in handling state and parish tax matters relating to all of the state and local taxes levied in Louisiana. Our attorneys assist clients with matters such as sales and use taxes, ad valorem property taxes, occupational license taxes, corporate income and franchise taxes, and severance taxes.
The firm’s tax lawyers have worked with clients in handling state and local tax audits in administrative appeals with both the Louisiana Department of Revenue and various parish and local taxing authorities. Additionally, they have advised with tax planning on Louisiana-specific aspects of multi-state business operations, and have helped with handling both state and parish refund requests.
Chambers Review
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP has a strong team in Baton Rouge with deep expertise in tax controversy. It also assists on corporate structuring and estate planning. The team is skilled in state and local tax matters, and frequently assists clients with tax credit financing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The service levels from Breazeale have been very strong from our experiences."
"The firm is strong with skilled attorneys in all experienced areas. It also shows an excellent ability to collaborate with other partners and practice areas when beneficial."
"The service levels from Breazeale have been very strong from our experiences."
"The firm is strong with skilled attorneys in all experienced areas. It also shows an excellent ability to collaborate with other partners and practice areas when beneficial."
Notable Practitioners
David Cassidy is well regarded for his expertise in state and local tax. He has notable experience in representing clients before the courts as well as before state tax authorities and appeals boards.
Nicole Gould Frey has a distinguished practice in the market, with notable strength in the SALT space. She provides counsel to clients on a broad array of issues, including litigation and compliance matters.
"Nicole demonstrates strong skills in all regards and delivers great results."
Ranked Lawyers at
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP
Louisiana
Members
Provided by Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP
David M. Charlton
Kristin Oglesby
Lance J. Kinchen
Head of Department
Nicole Gould Frey
Robert T. Bowsher
Van R. Mayhall, Jr.