John Overby

John Overby

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates
Works at
Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC

29 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

John Overby is an Estate Planning and Administration Specialist, certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. His practice focuses on estate planning, taxation planning, wills and trusts, employment law and general business consulting. He also advises clients on marital agreements, powers of attorney, living wills, special needs trusts, family wealth transfers and the administration of decedents' estates.

In his free time, John performs pro bono work through the Pro Bono Project. He previously served on the Board of Governors for the Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy, a charter school that once provided online learning opportunities to at-risk children.

Works at
Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC

29 Best Lawyers awards

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC logo

Locations

Education

  • Georgetown University, L.L.M., Taxation and Certificate in Employee Benefits Law, graduated 2003
  • Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1996
  • Louisiana State University, B.A., graduated 1990

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
  • Tennessee Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Trusts and Estates
Awards:
  • New Orleans Magazine "Top Lawyer" 2020 - 2023

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