Tarcza & Associates

Tarcza & Associates, LLC is a New Orleans-based law firm that has been providing top-notch legal services to our clients for over 30 years. Founded in 1990 by Robert E. Tarcza, the firm has built a prestigious list of clients that benefit from our expertise in tax issues relating to federal, state, and local tax entities, pension law, civil litigation, and business-related matters. Our firm has earned the highest rating of "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell and has been chosen for inclusion in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Our Services

At Tarcza & Associates, LLC, we offer a wide range of services to individuals, corporations, and government entities. Our experienced team of attorneys is dedicated to providing the highest level of professional and efficient services in the following areas:

• Federal, State, and Local Tax Issues: Our firm has extensive experience in handling tax matters at all levels. We represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service, the Louisiana Department of Revenue, and other taxing authorities. Our services include tax planning, tax controversy, and tax litigation.
• Pension Law: We have a deep understanding of the complexities of pension law, and we represent public pension plans in qualification issues, ongoing tax opinion work, litigation, and interaction with the Internal Revenue Service. Our team also provides advice on pension plan provisions, legislative amendments, and estate planning matters.
• Civil Litigation: Our experienced trial attorneys handle a variety of civil litigation matters. We represent clients in state and federal courts, and our services include breach of contract, tort claims, business disputes, and real estate litigation.
• Defense of Business Interests: We provide legal services to businesses of all sizes. Our services include business formation, transactions, and contracts. We also handle employment matters, business dissolutions, and commercial litigation.
• Federal and State Legislative Issues: We have experience in lobbying and passing legislative and administrative solutions on the federal, state, and municipal level. Our attorneys have represented various organizations and associations before the United States Supreme Court.

Meet the Team

Our firm's success can be attributed to our experienced and dedicated team of attorneys. Our team has over 30 years of experience, and we are committed to providing the highest level of professional and efficient services to our clients. Our attorneys are leaders in their fields of expertise and have a proven track record of success.

• Robert E. Tarcza: Mr. Tarcza's areas of expertise include federal, state, and local taxation, with an emphasis on governmental pension tax issues and alternative investment counseling. He is a specialist in the field of Tax Law by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization and has represented clients before the IRS.
• James E. Thompson III: Mr. Thompson handles tax research and tax opinion issues for governmental pension plans. He is experienced in the drafting of plan provisions and legislative amendments and provides tax advice to governmental pension plans.
• Tina Walsh: Ms. Walsh practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, and successions. She has extensive experience in the preparation of estate planning documents and in negotiating disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.

Our Location

Our office is conveniently located in the heart of New Orleans, and we invite you to contact our experienced team to arrange a consultation based on your concerns. You can reach us by telephone at (504) 525-6696 or through our contact page. We look forward to serving you.