Atty. Timothy P. "Tim" Brechtel
Tim Brechtel is a partner in the Tax Practice Group. He counsels employers on tax and ERISA compliance issues relating to employee retirement, health, welfare, compensation, and other plans.
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Timothy P. "Tim" Brechtel is a employment and tax attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Jones Walker Llp. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, LA. Educated at Boston University School of Law (—, 1996) and Louisiana State University (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (New Orleans) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Tim Brechtel is a partner in the Tax Practice Group
- He counsels employers on tax and ERISA compliance issues relating to employee retirement, health, welfare, compensation, and other plans
- Tim advises clients ranging from sole proprietorships to large, multinational corporations on establishing, administering, merging, and terminating qualified defined-contribution and defined-benefit retirement plans — such as 401(k) plans and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) — and nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements under Code Section 409A
- He also provides guidance on health, cafeteria, severance, transportation, and other fringe-benefit plans, separation agreements, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts
- A board-certified tax specialist as certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, he assists employers and employees with the income tax aspects of retirement, welfare, and deferred compensation plan benefits
- In his counseling practice, Tim reviews plan documents for compliance with applicable laws
- He regularly drafts plan documents, summary plan descriptions, participant communications, and plan policies and procedures
- He helps employers and service providers establish appropriate safeguards and procedures for protecting health information in accordance with the privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Tim conducts due diligence with regard to employee benefits issues in connection with merger and acquisition transactions, and assists with post-transaction benefits integration
- He advises benefits committees and human resource personnel on fiduciary duty and prohibited transaction issues, including advice regarding the propriety of proposed transactions, and prepares applications to government agencies to avoid penalties and address compliance lapses
- Tim began his career with the national accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers
- In addition to holding membership and leadership roles in various professional organizations, Tim is active in several local civic organizations, including St. Andrew the Apostle Church, where he is president of the Finance Council
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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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