About Eckstein Law Firm

Eckstein Law Firm is a New Orleans, Louisiana law firm advising businesses and individuals on tax law, estate planning, business and corporate matters, and sports and entertainment law. The firm assists clients with planning, transactions, disputes, and compliance issues involving federal, state, and local law. Its work includes helping clients structure business ventures, reduce tax exposure, protect assets, plan estates, and address legal issues that affect long-term financial and business goals.

Eckstein Law Firm is led by Michael L. Eckstein, who earned an LL.M. in taxation from Georgetown University, a J.D. from Tulane University, and a B.G.S. from the University of Kentucky. He is a Board Certified Tax Attorney and a Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist through the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, and an Accredited Estate Planner. His academic and professional background supports the firm’s tax, estate, and transactional practice.

Eckstein Law Firm handles tax planning and controversy matters involving audits, penalties, liens, levies, offers in compromise, installment agreements, and estate and gift tax issues. The firm also advises businesses on formation, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder disputes, financing, and commercial litigation. Its estate planning services include wills, trusts, probate, closely held business planning, and wealth-transfer strategies. The firm also represents athletes, coaches, and media professionals in contract and related business matters.

Eckstein Law Firm has served clients for more than 35 years and represents clients across the United States, with a primary focus on Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. The firm’s official profile notes recognition from Best Law Firms from 2021 through 2025, while Michael L. Eckstein has received longstanding professional recognition for his tax and estate planning work. The firm combines detailed tax knowledge, transactional experience, and practical planning to help clients manage risk and protect important financial interests.

Practice Areas

Estate planning
  • Estate tax issues
  • Family/closely held business planning
  • Probate gift planning
  • Living wills
  • Living trusts
  • Wills drafting
Business
  • Commercial litigation
  • Business formation and advice
  • Due diligence
  • Financial investment counseling
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Contract review and development
  • Business Planning
  • Buy and sell agreements
  • Shareholder disputes
  • Joint ventures
  • Transactional and tax law
  • Sports and entertainment law
Tax
  • Tax planning
  • Tax litigation and representation
  • Income tax return issues
  • Estate and gift tax returns issues
  • Sales tax audits
  • IRS-related issues
  • Louisiana tax issues
  • Penalty abatements
  • Trust fund recovery penalties
  • Estate tax audits
  • Income tax audits
  • Offers in compromise
  • Delinquent filing issues
  • Installment payment agreements
  • Individual and business tax planning engagements
  • Releases of levies and liens
  • Tax amnesty cases

Fees

  • Payment details not specified

Office location for Eckstein Law Firm

Eckstein Law Firm

1515 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70112