Tax
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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.
Chambers Review
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.
Strengths
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"The relationship we have with Jones Walker is excellent and I am pleased with it."
"Jones Walker is client focused and responsive."
"They have a firm grasp of technical state tax matters across tax types and through all stages of controversy."
"The relationship we have with Jones Walker is excellent and I am pleased with it."
"Jones Walker is client focused and responsive."
"They have a firm grasp of technical state tax matters across tax types and through all stages of controversy."
Notable Practitioners
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.
Jay Adams III is an experienced litigator who regularly handles matters concerning state tax. He particularly focuses on property tax issues.
"Jay has excellent technical expertise. He is a diligent and thorough practitioner, focusing on the details to save clients from procedural missteps."
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.
"Bill has excellent technical expertise. He is a dynamic and effective communicator, collaborator and problem-solver. He and his team are my first call when Louisiana is part of the equation."
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.
"Andre does his research and provides thorough, well thought explanations and recommendations."
Jonathan Katz is an experienced tax lawyer who focuses on federal taxation.
"Jonathan is very knowledgeable about the subject matter. He understands the industry and the bank very well. He has an excellent demeanour in dealing with them and is a pleasure to work with."
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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