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EMAIL: leonjr@bhbmlaw.com
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PRACTICE AREAS
Trust & Estate Planning
Litigation/Claims Resolution
Business Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Real Estate
Probate Administration
Business Formation
Taxation
IRS Examinations and Controversies
Business Governance
Agreements Among Owners
Operational Issues
Local & State Sales & Use Tax
Federal & State Income Tax
INDUSTRIES
Professionals
EDUCATION
•University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, B.S. Economics 1956
•Tulane University School of Law, J.D. 1959, Tulane Law Review, Order of the Coif
PUBLICATIONS
Estate Planning for New Louisiana Residents
Post-Mortem Tax Considerations
The Question of Spousal Rights
Understanding Wills and Trusts
Wealth Preservation Through Philanthropy
PRESENTATIONS
•Publications:
•Estate Planning for New Louisiana Residents
•Post-Mortem Tax Considerations
•The Question of Spousal Rights
•Understanding Wills and Trusts
•Wealth Preservation Through Philanthropy
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Leon H. Rittenberg, Jr.
Of Counsel

Upon graduation, Leon Rittenberg, Jr. became a partner in another firm before joining the Firm in 1994. He is an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. He is a Board Certified Tax Attorney and Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist under the Specialization Plan of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

Leon has been an active litigator, particularly in disputes between heirs and legatees along with the dissolution and liquidation of various entities; and specializes in Estate Planning and Probate. Leon is also knowledgeable in Franchise and Taxation Law.

Noteworthy:

•Certified Public Accountant
•Member of the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants
•Past President and Director of the Jewish Endowment Foundation
•Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Metairie Park Country Day School from 1990-1992 and member of its Board of Directors from 1984-1994
•Board of Trustees of Touro Synagogue of New Orleans past president
•Board of Directors of The Chamber/New Orleans and the River Region former member, and past chairman of its Central Area Council
•Charter member and retired director of the Krewe of Bacchus.
•Member, Louisiana Bar Association Ethics Advisory Counsel from 2001 - present.
•Director of Louisiana Bar Foundation from 2006.

1100 Poydras Street
Suite 2200 Energy Centre
New Orleans, Louisiana 70163-2200
Phone: (504) 585-7711
Fax: (504) 585-7751
Email: bh@baldwinhaspel.com

 

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