Atty. Richard E. Matheny
Richard Matheny practices in the areas of tax, public utilities and electric power, energy, corporate and securities, and general business matters. He represents clients in mergers and acquisitions of financial institutions, electric utilities and other businesses, representing both buyers and sellers.
Tax Law Attorney · Serving Baton Rouge, LA
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About Richard E. Matheny at a Glance
Richard E. Matheny is a tax attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1979) and Louisiana Tech University (BS, 1968). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell (2026). Serves clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard E. Matheny
- Richard Matheny practices in the areas of tax, public utilities and electric power, energy, corporate and securities, and general business matters
- He represents clients in mergers and acquisitions of financial institutions, electric utilities and other businesses, representing both buyers and sellers
- Mr. Matheny served as an active duty officer in the U.S
- Air Force, is a certified public accountant (inactive) and was a tax accountant with the international accounting firm of Ernst & Whinney, a predecessor of Ernst & Young
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Matheny handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Baton Rouge.
Tax Law in Baton Rouge
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Baton Rouge
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 Baton Rouge 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.
Baton Rouge Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Baton Rouge Choose Richard E. Matheny
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 Richard E. Matheny's practice in the field of tax.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Richard E. Matheny's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Baton Rouge
A Baton Rouge-based practice means Richard E. Matheny attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Richard E. Matheny Handles in Baton Rouge
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