Atty. Jonathan Ryan Katz
Jonathan Ryan Katz is a lawyer practicing estate planning & administration, state & local tax, state & local tax resource center and 4 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.
Estate Planning & Administration & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 21+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Ryan Katz at a Glance
Jonathan Ryan Katz is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Jones Walker LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, and international. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2005). Educated at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Texas at Austin (B.S. Economics, 2002). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships Civic/Community •Unity of Greater New Orleans. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Ryan Katz
- Jonathan Ryan Katz is a lawyer practicing estate planning & administration, state & local tax, state & local tax resource center and 4 other areas of law
- Jonathan received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Jonathan practices at Jones Walker LLP in New Orleans, LA
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan Ryan Katz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Ryan Katz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Trusts in New Orleans
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Estate Planning & Probate in New Orleans
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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Tax Law in New Orleans
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Jonathan Ryan Katz is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Louisiana →
International Law in New Orleans
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
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.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Jonathan Ryan Katz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan Ryan Katz's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, tax, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Ryan Katz brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and tax, Jonathan Ryan Katz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Jonathan Ryan Katz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jonathan Ryan Katz Handles in New Orleans
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