William P. Stubbs, Jr., has over thirty-five years of legal experience with primary practice areas of business transactions and wills, trusts, and estates. He is board certified as a tax law specialist and in estate planning and administration, certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialists.
He has represented principals in hundreds of company transfers in diverse fields including oil service and production, transportation, communications, distribution, logistics, timber, manufacturing, sports, hotels, restaurants, advertising, print media and healthcare, including nursing homes, specialty hospitals and professional practices of dentists and physicians.
Martindale Hubbell has rated Mr. Stubbs AV Preeminent® (4.5-5.0) for over 30 years and he has received multi-year selection to SuperLawyers.
Practice areas
Board certified in Estate Planning and Administration, certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialists.
48 years, 400 cases
Seven (7) transactions above $25 Million in the last six (6) years; 25 transactions ranging from $1.8 Million to $112 Million in last six (6) years, totaling approximately $600 Million.
50 years, 300 cases
Board certified Tax Law Specialist by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialists. Member of Louisiana Society of CPAs.
50 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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LA | Eligible to Practice Law | 1973 | 04/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Board Certified Specialist - Tax Law | Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization | 2016 |
Board Certified Specialist - Estate Planning and Administration | Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Top Louisiana Attorneys List | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Top Louisiana Attorneys List | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
Top Louisiana Attorneys List | SuperLawyers | 2010 |
Top Louisiana Attorneys List | SuperLawyers | 2008 |
AV Rated | Martindale Hubbell | 1982 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Attorney | Stubbs Law Firm, L.L.C. (formerly William Stubbs Firm) | 1989 - Present |
Associate Attorney | McLeod, Swearingen, Verlander, Dollar, Price & Noah | 1988 - 1989 |
Sole Practioner | William P. Stubbs, Jr., Attorney | 1983 - 1988 |
Partner in charge of Tax Department | Broadhurst, Brook, Mangham, Hardy & Reed | 1980 - 1982 |
Partner | Ledbetter, Percy & Stubbs (formerly Polke, Foote, Randolph, Percy & Ledbetter) | 1976 - 1980 |
Associate Attorney | Wright, Dawkins, James, Hogg & Bleich | 1975 - 1976 |
Tax Staff | Ernst & Ernst (now Ernst & Young) | 1973 - 1975 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Lafayette Bar Association | Member | 1980 - Present |
Louisiana Society of CPAs | Member | 1975 - Present |
Louisiana Bar Association | Member | 1972 - Present |
Texas Society of CPAs | Member | 1973 - 1975 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1973 |
Louisiana State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1969 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Continuing Legal Education Seminar | Wills, Trusts and Estate | 2012 |
National Business Institute | Estate Planning | 2001 |
Louisiana Society of CPAs | Business Sales | 1995 |
National Business Institute | Mergers and Acquisitions | 1994 |
National Business Institute | A Practical Guide to Estate Administration in Louisiana | 1993 |
National Business Institute | Administration of the Estate in Louisiana | 1991 |
National Business Institute | Business Acquisitions, Sales & Liquidations. | 1989 |
Louisiana Society of CPAs | Income Taxation of Estates & Trusts | 1989 |
National Business Institute | Basic Drafting of Wills and Trusts in Louisiana | 1988 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Specialized cargo container and logistical equipment company | $37.6 Million Sale |
Machine Shop Division | $400,000 Sale |
Print media regional monthly magazine | $450,000 Sale |
Oilfield manufacturing, rental and service company | $80 Million Sale |
Industrial cooling towers sales and rentals company | $14 Million Sale |
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Ted Hoyt, Tax Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Charles Rush, Mergers and acquisitions Attorney on Jun 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I would recommend Bill to anyone considering buying or selling a business. His knowledge of handling mergers and acquisitions extends to the tax implications of the transaction which can result in substantial benefits to the client..
Ted Hoyt, Tax Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Charles Rush, Mergers and acquisitions Attorney on Jun 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I would recommend Bill to anyone considering buying or selling a business. His knowledge of handling mergers and acquisitions extends to the tax implications of the transaction which can result in substantial benefits to the client..
Donald Bazer, Mergers and acquisitions Attorney on Jun 8, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Bill is a highly experienced Mergers and Acquisitions professional. He keeps the clients, other parties, and all attorneys involved updated at all times. He has helped me simplify transactions and minimize tax issues.
Charles Hightower, Mergers and acquisitions Attorney on Jun 4, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Jefferson Kindler, Mergers and acquisitions Attorney on Jun 3, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.