Education:
University of New Orleans — B.S., 1974
Loyola University — J.D., 1977
Boston University — LL.M. in Taxation, 1978
Experience:
Admitted to the bar, 1978, Louisiana; U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Claims; and Tax Court.
Recognized as one of the areas leading business/tax lawyers.
Counsels businesses and individuals in business, tax, and estate planning.
Negotiates business transactions.
Represents physicians/healthcare facilities in all aspects of their practice/business.
Membership:
American Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, Jefferson Parish Bar Association
Board Certified Tax Law Specialist
Fellow of the American College of Tax Council
Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist in Louisiana
Awarded designation of Accredited Estate Planner by National Association of Estate Planners and Councils
New Orleans Estate Planning Council
Accolades:
Received the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory regarding legal ability and adherence to ethical standards, professional reliability and diligence.
Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Named Louisiana Super Lawyer in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Named to Leadership in Law, Top 50 Lawyers by New Orleans CityBusiness in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Hall of Fame in 2009.
Named in New Orleans Magazine's Top Lawyers in the New Orleans area 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Selected by New Orleans Magazine as a “Person to Watch”.
Selected by New Orleans Magazine as one of New Orleans’/Jefferson's most influential citizens.
Listed in numerous editions of Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in Practicing Attorneys and Who's Who in New Orleans.
Recipient of the University of New Orleans 1989 Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award.
Recipient of the University of New Orleans 1991 College of Business Alumnus of the Year Award.
Civic Involvement:
Director/Chairman, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation
Director, Jefferson Community Foundation
