John Clayton Butler

John Clayton Butler

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 18 years

Tax Lawyer at Metairie, LA
Practice Areas: Tax, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion

3939 N. Causeway Boulevard, Suite 301,, Metairie, LA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Tax 80%

I practice all areas of federal and Louisiana tax law. I am a member of the United States Tax Court. I defend citizens in examination and collection matters. I issue opinion letters before clients complete transactions or file returns.

18 years | 200 cases

80%
Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion 20%

A former public defender, I came up through the criminal side of practicing law. I am now a tax specialist and represent clients accused of both civil and criminal tax fraud or under-reporting in federal and State courts.

16 years | 50 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 18 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice Law

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Location

Law Office of John Butler

3939 N. Causeway Boulevard, Suite 301,, Metairie, LA, 70002

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John Clayton Butler's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Tax

Posted by thomas | February 23, 2021 | Tax

Tax Advice in Louisiana

When I encountered what I thought was a difficult to solve Tax issue, I reached out to The Law Office of John Butler. I left a message on a weekend and was shocked when he reached back out to me immediately. He was easy and great to communicate with. When I discussed my problem, he was extremely know...ledgeable about my issue and was able to quickly provide me with the path forward. If you have a Tax problem, I would highly recommend that you reach out to John Butler for help. I have no doubt you will be satisfied.

Posted by Debra | December 17, 2020 | Tax

Consult for IRS property sale taxes

Phone consult regarding IRS and property sale taxes. Attorney Butler told me over the phone specific answers to each each section on the form. He said to call him back if IRS had any further needs and told me I didn’t need a lawyer and charged me Nothing. So grateful for his help.

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

1999

U1200 National Champion, United States Chess Federation

N/A

Expert Certification, United States Tax Court

N/A

CALI Award for Excellence in Corporate Taxation, Tulane University Law School

Work Experience

2008 - Present

RDA, Law Office of John Butler

2007 - 2008

Felony Public Defender, Orleans Parish Public Defender's Office

Associations

2009 - Present

New Orleans Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

United States Tax Court Bar Associatin

Member

2007 - Present

Louisiana Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Eastern District of Louisiana Bar Assocation

Member

2007 - Present

IRS CAF Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States of America v. Gulf Coast Businessman

Settlement

United States of America v. New Orleans Area Hospital

Settlement

United States of America v. Honduran Supermarket in Miami

Settlement

United States of America v. New Orleans Wireless Retail Chain

Settlement

Internal Revenue Service v. Gulf Coast Pharmaceutical Salesman

Success

In Re: Bend, Oregon Hilton Partnership Agreement

Success

Internal Revenue Service v. New Orleans Hospital

Settlement

IRS, City of Baton Rouge and State of Louisiana v. Largest Horticulture Retailer in Louisiana

Settlement, all penalty waived

In Re: The New Orleans Convention Center Hotel

Success

State of Louisiana and City of New Orleans v. Sitting Judge XYZ

Settlement / Non Prosecution Agreement

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Education

2007

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Dickinson College

BS - Bachelor of Science Mathematics

Speaking Engagements

2019

Louisiana State Bar Association

"Jurisdiction of Justice versus Treasury - With whom do you make the deal?"

2019

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Defending IRS CID (criminal investigation division) Audits and Subsequent Prosecutions"

2008

Orleans Public Defenders Office

Defending "Paper Crimes"

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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