Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates
John Overby
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025 Awarded Practice Areas
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.
Overview
- 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
- American Bar Association - Member
- Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
- 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
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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