Atty. William A Neilson

Atty. William A Neilson

William A Neilson is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, corporate planning and 1 other area of law. William received a degree from New York University in 1980, and has been licensed for 52 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About William A Neilson at a glance

William A Neilson is a estate planning, business, bankruptcy, and tax attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in New York (1974) and Louisiana (1980). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1980) and Loyola University (J.D., 1973). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William A Neilson is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, corporate planning and 1 other area of law
  • William received a degree from New York University in 1980, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

William A Neilson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A Neilson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

William A Neilson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William A Neilson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana →

Tax Law

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

William A Neilson is one of 85,302 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 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 William A Neilson

Where is William A Neilson's law office located?
William A Neilson's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A Neilson handle?
William A Neilson focuses on estate planning, business, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has William A Neilson practiced law?
William A Neilson has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William A Neilson go to law school?
William A Neilson earned their education at (LL.M., 1980); (J.D., 1973).
How can I contact William A Neilson for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
New York University
- 1980
J.D.
Loyola University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974
Louisiana
Admitted: 1980

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