Atty. Carl Samuel Goode

Atty. Carl Samuel Goode

Carl Samuel Goode is a lawyer practicing business, federal income tax, corporate law and 6 other areas of law. Carl has been licensed for 52 years.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Carl Samuel Goode at a glance

Carl Samuel Goode is a wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Seale & Ross. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1974), Missouri (1979), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1979), and U.S. Tax Court (1980). Educated at Washington University (LL.M. Taxation, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Carl Samuel Goode is a lawyer practicing business, federal income tax, corporate law and 6 other areas of law
  • Carl has been licensed for 52 years
  • Carl practices at Seale & Ross in Baton Rouge, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Carl Samuel Goode's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carl Samuel Goode handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Carl Samuel Goode is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Louisiana →

Trusts

Carl Samuel Goode is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Louisiana →

Probate

Carl Samuel Goode is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Louisiana →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Carl Samuel Goode is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Carl Samuel Goode is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Carl Samuel Goode

Where is Carl Samuel Goode's law office located?
Carl Samuel Goode's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is Seale & Ross. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carl Samuel Goode handle?
Carl Samuel Goode focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Carl Samuel Goode practiced law?
Carl Samuel Goode has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Carl Samuel Goode go to law school?
Carl Samuel Goode earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1979).
How can I contact Carl Samuel Goode for a consultation?
You can contact Carl Samuel Goode directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Carl Samuel Goode received?
Carl Samuel Goode's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
Washington University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1974
Missouri
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1980

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