Hirschel T. Abbott, Jr.

Hirschel T. Abbott, Jr.


Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C.

Recognized since 2006

New Orleans, Louisiana

Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Trusts and Estates

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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.

Location
  • 909 Poydras Street, Suite 3150
    New Orleans, LA 70112-4042
Education
  • University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1971
  • University of Mississippi, BBA
Affiliations
  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel - Fellow
  • Association of Employee Benefit Planners of New Orleans - Member
  • New Orleans Estate Planning Council - Member
  • Trust Code Committee of the Louisiana Law Institute - Member

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Litigation - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Trusts and Estates
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, New Orleans (2023)
  • Trusts and Estates, New Orleans (2018)
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, New Orleans (2017)
  • Trusts and Estates, New Orleans (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Trusts and Estates
Awards:
    • 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.

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