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Atty. Louis E. Wooten III

Atty. Louis E. Wooten III

Louis E. Wooten III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates.

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Profile Summary

About Louis E. Wooten III at a glance

Louis E. Wooten III is a trusts, tax, and tax litigation attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Nicholls & Crampton PA. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association, North Carolina, Tenth Judicial District Bar, and North Carolina, Wake County Bar. Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1988) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S. / B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Louis E. Wooten III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates
  • Louis E., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2011
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Louis E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Louis E. Wooten III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Louis E. Wooten III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Tax Law

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

Louis E. Wooten III is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Carolina →

Tax Litigation

Louis E. Wooten III is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Louis E. Wooten III

Where is Louis E. Wooten III's law office located?
Louis E. Wooten III's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Nicholls & Crampton PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Louis E. Wooten III handle?
Louis E. Wooten III focuses on trusts, tax, tax litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Louis E. Wooten III go to law school?
Louis E. Wooten III earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S. / B.A.).
How can I contact Louis E. Wooten III for a consultation?
You can contact Louis E. Wooten III 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 Louis E. Wooten III received?
Louis E. Wooten III's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — AV Rating by Martindale-Hubble.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1988
B.S. / B.A.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Rating by Martindale-Hubble
- 2026

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina, Tenth Judicial District Bar
North Carolina, Wake County Bar

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