Atty. John W. Colbert
Mr. Colbert is a Louisiana Board Certified Tax Law Specialist and his practice is dedicated to matters of taxation.
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John W. Colbert is a tax attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mr. Colbert has been named to The Best Lawyers in America in the field of taxation and to Louisiana Super Lawyers. (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Colbert is a Louisiana Board Certified Tax Law Specialist and his practice is dedicated to matters of taxation
- He joined Stone Pigman in 1997 and was admitted to the bars of Louisiana and Mississippi in 1978 and of the District of Columbia in 1979
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 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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