Private Wealth Law

Jones Walker provides a full service to wealthy clients in New Orleans, advising on various private wealth matters. It advises high net worth clients on trust and estate issues, contested successions and gift tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.

"They have a strong estate planning group. They do both the planning and the litigation."

"The large number of attorneys provides a wide breadth of expertise with very personalised advice to high net worth private business owners."

David Edwards advises clients on wealth transfer strategies as well as wealth and charitable planning matters. Edwards is highly respected by peers and remains active in professional associations related to private wealth. "David combines deep legal expertise with an unparalleled commitment to client success. His legal acumen and unwavering dedication to delivering optimal outcomes make him an invaluable asset."

Miriam Wogan Henry advises on trust and estate planning matters such as drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney and marital property agreements. Her expertise extends to handling fiduciary litigation as well. "She handles all complex planning matters with aplomb, and my clients rave about her. Miriam Henry is poised, genteel and wicked smart.I trust her with all of my Louisiana work and clients." "She certainly is knowledgeable and experienced, and is very strong in private wealth management."