William P Stubbs Jr

William P Stubbs Jr

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 52 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Lafayette, LA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business, Tax

201 Rue Beauregard, Lafayette, LA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning 35%

Board certified in Estate Planning and Administration, certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialists.

52 years | 400 cases

35%
Mergers and Acquisitions 30%

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.

54 years | 300 cases

30%
Tax 5%

Board certified Tax Law Specialist by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialists. Member of Louisiana Society of CPAs.

54 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 52 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1973

Eligible to Practice Law

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Location

Stubbs Law Firm, LLC

201 Rue Beauregard, Lafayette, LA, 70508

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William P Stubbs Jr's Reviews

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Posted by Garett | July 31, 2015 | Mergers & Acquisitions

Professionalism, Integrity, Honesty and Service

I was completely satisfied with my experience of Bill Stubbs handling our merger. His professionalism, integrity, and honesty was a true benefit in helping us close our deal. His staff is service oriented and always took the opportunity to make sure we fully understood every angle of the deal. I... have already recommended a few people to his firm and will continue to do so in the future. Another added benefit, his conference room is stocked with a endless supply of peppermints and soda pops!

Posted by Scott Sonnier | June 24, 2015 | Estate Planning

Excellent Attorney

Great attorney. Very thorough in his estate planning work. Has helped my business tremendously over the years.

Posted by Jerry | June 16, 2015 | Mergers & Acquisitions

Bill Stubbs Review

I have known Bill and worked with him for approximately 25 years. I first met him because he handled my father in laws legal business and I was named as a co trustee with my wife in his will. As time went on we starting using Bill in our family business of which I was President. I also had deal...ings will with Bill informally on State University matters as I served on its Board of Supervisors and Its Chairman. Bill handles our family personal legal business and started a Family LLC for us several years ago. We also have had several companies we started with Bill serving as our advisor. In 2009 we sold our main family business with Bill serving as our attorney in the $125,000,000 deal. His advice helped us to get much more than we expected out of the sale and has kept us out of legal hassles since the sale. Bill has recently served as my advisor for the purchase and valuation of $1,000,000 in the stock of a privately held company preparing for an IPO. Again his keen insight has been of great assistance. Just today I called him on a new venture my son and I are buying into on June 30. We need operating agreements, services agreements and legal advice complete by June 30. We have to have $3,500,000 loan finalized. He is heading on vacation but we will meet Monday before he leaves and he will take our file with him. That is the kind of guy he is, always looking to do what needs to be done to help his client. I am proud to not only have Bill as my attorney but to call him a true friend.

Posted by F.L. LeBlanc, CMfgE, P.E. | June 14, 2015 | Estate Planning

Sale of my one of my Companies / Tax ramifications

Nineteen years ago, I was in the process of selling a Company, my then attorney of record, called in Bill Stubbs to evaluate tax ramifications. He was thorough and pragmatic. I have used his talents ever since in multiple business decisions and estate planning. He is a man of high moral characte...r, who is dependable,responsive and efficient.. I have recommended him on numerous occasions, as of this writing--- no complaints.

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William P Stubbs Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ted Hoyt

Tax lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Rush

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer | Jun 09

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.."

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Donald Bazer

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer | Jun 08

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."

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Charles Hightower

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jefferson Kindler

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Board Certified Specialist - Tax Law, Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization

2016

Board Certified Specialist - Estate Planning and Administration, Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Top Louisiana Attorneys List, SuperLawyers

2013

Top Louisiana Attorneys List, SuperLawyers

2010

Top Louisiana Attorneys List, SuperLawyers

2008

Top Louisiana Attorneys List, SuperLawyers

1982

AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Managing Attorney, Stubbs Law Firm, L.L.C. (formerly William Stubbs Firm)

1988 - 1989

Associate Attorney, McLeod, Swearingen, Verlander, Dollar, Price & Noah

1983 - 1988

Sole Practioner, William P. Stubbs, Jr., Attorney

1980 - 1982

Partner in charge of Tax Department, Broadhurst, Brook, Mangham, Hardy & Reed

1976 - 1980

Partner, Ledbetter, Percy & Stubbs (formerly Polke, Foote, Randolph, Percy & Ledbetter)

1975 - 1976

Associate Attorney, Wright, Dawkins, James, Hogg & Bleich

1973 - 1975

Tax Staff, Ernst & Ernst (now Ernst & Young)

Associations

1980 - Present

Lafayette Bar Association

Member

1975 - Present

Louisiana Society of CPAs

Member

1972 - Present

Louisiana Bar Association

Member

1973 - 1975

Texas Society of CPAs

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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

Oilfield bulk materials transportation company

$2 Million Purchase

Oilfield service well testing company

$33 Million Purchase

Oilfield wellhead protection company

$1.8 Million Purchase

Subsea mapping, geoscience and engineering company

$4 Million Purchase

Singapore oil service company

$12.5 Million Purchase

Fluid and mud oilfield transportation company

$40 Million Sale

Outpatient psych hospital company

$5.5 Million Sale

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Education

1973

Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

Louisiana State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Wills, Trusts and Estate

2001

National Business Institute

Estate Planning

1995

Louisiana Society of CPAs

Business Sales

1994

National Business Institute

Mergers and Acquisitions

1993

National Business Institute

A Practical Guide to Estate Administration in Louisiana

1991

National Business Institute

Administration of the Estate in Louisiana

1989

National Business Institute

Business Acquisitions, Sales & Liquidations.

1989

Louisiana Society of CPAs

Income Taxation of Estates & Trusts

1988

National Business Institute

Basic Drafting of Wills and Trusts in Louisiana

Languages

English

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