Atty. John Carl Overby

Atty. John Carl Overby

John Carl Overby is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business organization, taxation and 3 other areas of law. John received a degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 2003, and has been licensed for 30 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About John Carl Overby at a glance

John Carl Overby is a Special Counsel based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L L C. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1996) and Tennessee (2004). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M., 2003) and Tulane University (J.D., 1996). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Carl Overby is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business organization, taxation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 2003, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

John Carl Overby's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Carl Overby is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Louisiana →

Employment Contracts

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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 New Orleans 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 John Carl Overby

Where is John Carl Overby's law office located?
John Carl Overby's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L L C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Carl Overby handle?
John Carl Overby focuses on estate planning, business, tax, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has John Carl Overby practiced law?
John Carl Overby has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John Carl Overby go to law school?
John Carl Overby earned their education at (LL.M., 2003); (J.D., 1996).
How can I contact John Carl Overby for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2003
J.D.
Tulane University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1996
Tennessee
Admitted: 2004

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