Laura Walker Plunkett
About Laura Walker Plunkett
Laura Walker Plunkett is a lawyer based in New Orleans, LA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Laura Walker Plunkett is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
Education: New York University, LLM - Taxation, graduated 1999 and Emory University, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: New Orleans, LA
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