Hirschel T. Abbott,

Hirschel T. Abbott,

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

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New Orleans, Louisiana
54+ years experience
Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC
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909 Poydras Street, Suite 3150, New Orleans, LA 70112-4042
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Bio

Hirschel Abbott concentrates his practice in estate planning, closely held businesses and entity selection, fiduciary litigation, charitable planning, and tax-exempt organizations. He currently serves as a co-chair of the firm’s Tax, Trusts and Estates Practice Group.As a Board-Certified Tax Law Specialist and a Certified Public Accountant, Hirschel counsels businesses and other high net worth individuals and families on matters related to property, tax, and estate planning. He also advises clients on the structure, funding, and operational aspects of public and private non-profit corporations and charitable foundations, including organization, qualification with the Internal Revenue Service, and related tax-exempt organization compliance. Hirschel Abbott concentrates his practice in estate planning, closely held businesses and entity selection, fiduciary litigation, charitable planning, and tax-exempt organizations. He currently serves as a co-chair of the firm’s Tax, Trusts and Estates Practice Group. As a Board-Certified Tax Law Specialist and a Certified Public Accountant, Hirschel counsels businesses and other high net worth individuals and families on matters related to property, tax, and estate planning. He also advises clients on the structure, funding, and operational aspects of public and private non-profit corporations and charitable foundations, including organization, qualification with the Internal Revenue Service, and related tax-exempt organization compliance.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Louisiana

State Capital

Baton Rouge

Highest Court

Louisiana Supreme Court

Bar Association

Louisiana State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$225-$425/hr

Fee Model Notes

Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, New Orleans (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, New Orleans (2018)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, New Orleans (2017)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, New Orleans (2016)
  • Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Recognized: Trusts and Estates
  • Best Lawyers in America 2006 – 2023. "Lawyer of the Year" New Orleans for Trusts and Estates 2016 – 2018. "Lawyer of the Year" New Orleans for Litigation - Trusts and Estates 2023.Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2016 – 2022. Senior Statesperson 2018 – 2022.Louisiana Super Lawyers 2007 – 2023.New Orleans Magazine "Top Lawyer" 2012 – 2022.New Orleans CityBusiness 2009 Leadership in Law honoree.
  • Best Lawyers in America 2006 – 2023. "Lawyer of the Year" New Orleans for Trusts and Estates 2016 – 2018. "Lawyer of the Year" New Orleans for Litigation - Trusts and Estates 2023.
  • Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2016 – 2022. Senior Statesperson 2018 – 2022.
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers 2007 – 2023.
  • New Orleans Magazine "Top Lawyer" 2012 – 2022.
  • New Orleans CityBusiness 2009 Leadership in Law honoree.

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006

Education

  • University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1971
  • University of Mississippi, BBA

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