Atty. Scott T. Whittaker

Atty. Scott T. Whittaker

Mr. Whittaker is Chair of the firm's Business Section.

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Profile Summary

About Scott T. Whittaker at a glance

Scott T. Whittaker is a business, real estate, m&a, securities, and cannabis 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., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Cannabis Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Whittaker is Chair of the firm's Business Section
  • He represents clients in a wide variety of transactions, including buying, selling and merging companies
  • private placements of securities
  • venture capital and private equity transactions
  • joint ventures
  • roll-ups, spin-offs and split-ups
  • and all phases of real estate acquisitions, development and financing
  • Mr. Whittaker joined Stone Pigman in 1984

Practice Areas Explained

Scott T. Whittaker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott T. Whittaker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Scott T. Whittaker is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Scott T. Whittaker is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Louisiana →

Securities Law

Scott T. Whittaker is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Louisiana →

Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.

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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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott T. Whittaker

Where is Scott T. Whittaker's law office located?
Scott T. Whittaker's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott T. Whittaker handle?
Scott T. Whittaker focuses on business, real estate, m&a, securities, cannabis. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Scott T. Whittaker go to law school?
Scott T. Whittaker earned their education at (J.D., 1984).
How can I contact Scott T. Whittaker for a consultation?
You can contact Scott T. Whittaker 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 Scott T. Whittaker received?
Scott T. Whittaker's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Cannabis Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1984

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Cannabis Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (New Orleans)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (New Orleans)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (New Orleans)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (New Orleans)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (New Orleans)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (New Orleans)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (New Orleans)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association

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