Ian Atkinson

Ian Atkinson is a skilled trial and appellate attorney with extensive experience in criminal defense, tax representation, intellectual property, commercial litigation, and professional and student misconduct cases. He represents individuals and businesses facing complex investigations and disputes, including white-collar matters such as fraud, money laundering, and health care issues. Ian is also a professional mediator, regularly handling civil, commercial, and court-appointed mediations.

Ian earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2008, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and served on the Virginia Law Review. He completed his B.A. at Tulane University in 2005 and earned his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law in 2024. His education provides a strong foundation for navigating both criminal and civil tax issues.

Ian advises clients on IRS compliance, civil audits, and refund suits, while also representing professionals in liability and disciplinary proceedings. He defends students in Title IX and misconduct matters, including federal litigation challenging disciplinary outcomes. His civil litigation practice includes contract disputes, succession matters, and intellectual property issues. By combining litigation skills with mediation experience, he offers practical strategies to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.

Recognized for his professional excellence, Ian Atkinson has been named to Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation, selected to Super Lawyers, and identified as a Benchmark “Under 40” attorney. He has been featured among New Orleans’ Top Lawyers by multiple publications. Active in the legal community, Ian serves on the Board of Directors of the Federal Bar Association’s New Orleans Chapter and chairs its Criminal Section, reflecting his leadership within the profession.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Schonekas, Evans, McGoey & McEachin, L.L.C.
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter
• Chair, Criminal Section, Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• New York University School of Law
  Master of Law (LLM)
• University of Virginia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tulane University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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