Atty. Michael L. Eckstein
Michael L. Eckstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law and Tax Law.
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About Michael L. Eckstein at a glance
Michael L. Eckstein is a family law, business, and tax attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Eckstein Law Firm. Educated at Georgetown University (LLM in Taxation, 1980) and Tulane University (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael L. Eckstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law and Tax Law
- Michael L., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2020
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael L. Eckstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael L. Eckstein is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Louisiana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael L. Eckstein is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael L. Eckstein is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Louisiana →
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 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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