Atty. John Overby
John Overby is an Estate Planning and Administration Specialist, certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. His practice focuses on estate planning, taxation planning, wills and trusts, employment law and general business consulting.
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John Overby is a trusts attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC. Educated at Georgetown University (—, 2003) and Tulane University (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Overby is an Estate Planning and Administration Specialist, certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
- His practice focuses on estate planning, taxation planning, wills and trusts, employment law and general business consulting
- He also advises clients on marital agreements, powers of attorney, living wills, special needs trusts, family wealth transfers and the administration of decedents' estates
- In his free time, John performs pro bono work through the Pro Bono Project
- He previously served on the Board of Governors for the Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy, a charter school that once provided online learning opportunities to at-risk children
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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 venue, 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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