Jones Walker LLP, Tax | Chambers USA Profile

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The firm's Tax Practice Group is divided into sub-groups, focusing on the following areas:

Transactional Tax (Federal & International)
Estate Planning & Administration
State & Local Tax
Employee Benefits, ERISA & Executive Compensation
Tax & Fiduciary Litigation
Tax Credit Programs
Tax Policy & Regulation

In addition to concentrating in one or more of these areas, attorneys in the Tax & Estates Practice Group participate in intersectional practice area groups established to counsel clients with respect to the tax law implications in matters involving mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and reorganization, health and life insurance law, international business law, estate planning, charitable giving, nonprofit organization law, and trust and estate administration.

Many of our attorneys are Board-Certified Tax Specialists or Estate Planning and Administration Specialists as certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization.

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Tax - Louisiana

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What the Team is Known For

Jones Walker LLP fields a deep bench of expert lawyers in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, capable of handling the full gamut of issues involving state, local and federal taxation. The team advises an impressive client base on tax disputes and tax credit financing as well as transactional tax planning. The firm's clients include multinational companies, banks and private equity firms, as well as local businesses and individuals.

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Strengths

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Jones Walker goes above and beyond.

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Jones Walker offers technical expertise and responsiveness.

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Jones Walker goes above and beyond.

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Jones Walker offers technical expertise and responsiveness.

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Notable Practitioners

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Rudolph R Ramelli

Senior Statespeople

Rudolph Ramelli has more than 30 years' experience advising on a wide range of tax matters, with expertise in both state and federal income tax. He has notable expertise in the structuring of M&A and other corporate transactions.

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Jesse "Jay" R. Adams, III

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Jay Adams III is an experienced litigator who regularly handles matters concerning state tax. He particularly focuses on property tax issues.

Jesse Adams really does a great job at helping to address the concerns you bring.

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William Backstrom

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William Backstrom leads the firm's tax practice and is a strong choice to handle high-value tax litigation. He also advises clients on tax planning and auditing.

William Backstrom is proactive.

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Andre B. Burvant

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Andre Burvant has a robust practice as a tax attorney, with considerable experience in advising clients on tax planning and auditing, as well as representing them in tax controversy cases.

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Jonathan Katz

Band 2

Jonathan Katz is an experienced tax lawyer who focuses on federal taxation.

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Trevor Wilson

Up and Coming

Trevor Wilson is based in Baton Rouge and primarily advises clients on federal income tax matters, particularly in relation to corporate transactions. He also has experience in advising tax-exempt organizations.

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