Weiler & Rees

Weiler & Rees is a specialty law firm focused on tax and tax-related areas of the law. With over 20 years of experience, our attorneys have a wealth of knowledge and credentials, including Masters of Law Degrees in Taxation (LL.M.), Board Certifications as Tax Specialists and Estate Planning and Administration Specialists under the Louisiana Bar Association's specialization program, and Certified Public Accountant licenses.

Our Practice Areas

We provide clients with sophisticated representation in all areas of tax law and in matters that have material tax consequences and ramifications. Our expertise includes:

• Income, estate, gift, and excise tax planning and transactions
• Executive and employee compensation
• Qualified and non-qualified retirement, pension, stock, and equity plans
• Business entity structures and transactions
• Estates, trusts, and successions
• Private and public retirement plan, pension, and employee benefit matters
• Tax litigation and controversy practice

Our attorneys have extensive experience in private and public retirement plan, pension, and employee benefit matters. We also have an extensive tax litigation and controversy practice, zealously representing business and individual clients in federal and state courts, and before the IRS and other tax jurisdictions.

Our Attorneys

Our attorneys have a strong reputation for being dedicated to providing cost-effective legal services in areas that are critical in today's business and economic climate. We understand that every client is unique, and we tailor our services to fit the specific needs of each client.

Our Locations

We have two convenient locations to serve our clients:

• New Orleans: 909 Poydras Street, Suite 1250, New Orleans, LA 70112, phone: 504.524.2944, fax: 504.524.2969
• Mandeville: 2900 E. Causeway Approach, Suite D, Mandeville, LA 70448, phone: 985.674.1443, fax: 985.674.9082

Our Team

Our team of experienced attorneys includes John J. Weiler and Paul D. Rees. John has a Masters of Law Degree with a major in Taxation from the George Washington University and is licensed by the Louisiana State Bar Association as both a Board Certified Tax Attorney and a Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist. Paul has a strong background in tax law and is a member of the American Bar Association, the Louisiana Bar Association Tax Section, and the National Association of Employee Benefit Planners.

Expertise

Our team has the expertise and experience to handle a wide range of tax-related matters, including:

• Tax litigation and controversy practice
• Estate planning and administration
• Business and financial planning
• Employee benefits and retirement planning
• Tax compliance and representation before the IRS and other tax jurisdictions

Awards and Recognition

Our attorneys have received numerous awards and recognition for their expertise and commitment to providing exceptional legal services. John has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for 2007 through 2021, a "Top Rated Tax Attorney in New Orleans, " and a Top Lawyer by New Orleans Magazine.