Jones Walker LLP, a strong presence in the Gulf South region, stands out for its SALT expertise. William Backstrom, specializing in Louisiana and multistate SALT matters, oversees the whole tax department. Jonathan Katz handles new markets tax credit and historic rehabilitation tax credit transactions. Jesse Adams, with notable experience in the energy, manufacturing, healthcare, transport, and retail sectors, leads the SALT team. David Edwards focuses on estate planning and administration. Birmingham’s Kelly Rushin Lewis chairs the tax credit finance group. John Fletcher in Jackson often handles state tax matters in Mississippi and Louisiana. All lawyers mentioned are based in New Orleans unless otherwise stated.
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‘The team is friendly, professional, and proactively sensitive to client needs. The team thinks and acts creatively and is always available for meetings and discussions.’
‘Bill Backstrom and John Fletcher are exemplary subject matter experts in state tax matters. Both have deep knowledge of tax law, administrative practice, relevant jurisprudence, etc. Both Bill and John have the respect of the tax agencies with which they work.’
Lawyers
Practice head
William Backstrom; Jonathan Katz; Kelly Lewis; Jesse Adams; David Edwards
Other key lawyers
Drew Marlar; John Fletcher; Aileen Thomas; Christopher Lutz; Kathleen Quinn