William Backstrom

Practice Areas

Bill Backstrom has focused on state and local tax matters in Louisiana and on a multistate basis for over 40 years.

Career

Bill provides comprehensive, practical, and solution-focused tax guidance to a broad range of business enterprises. Known for the quality of his counsel, his commitment to client service, and his ability to explain sophisticated issues in clear terms — particularly with respect to Louisiana’s highly complex state and local tax system — he is recognized as a go-to tax attorney for clients with interests and operations across the region and nationally.

Bill regularly provides advice on tax and business planning, utilization of tax and business incentives, tax audits, government relations, administrative appeals, judicial appeals, and legislative matters. He has worked closely with tax officials at every level and, drawing on this experience, helps clients navigate tax controversies and other challenges in a manner that can minimize business disruptions.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Section of Taxation, Committee on State and Local Taxes, Member and Vice-Chair (2009-2010);

Louisiana State Bar Association, Section of Taxation;

The Mississippi Bar, Section of Taxation;

Paul J. Hartman Memorial State and Local Tax Forum, Advisory Board Member;

National Multistate Tax Symposium, Advisory Board Member