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New Orleans, LA 70170-5100
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Jay Adams is a partner in the firm's Tax & Estates Practice Group. Prior to joining Jones Walker, he was a founding member of the law firm of Oreck Crighton Adams & Chase. Mr. Adams has represented clients in matters involving practically every type of state and local tax in a number of states and local jurisdictions. He is a frequent speaker to a variety of professional organizations, including the Institute for Professionals in Taxation and the Tax Executives Institute. He recently prevailed in a landmark Louisiana state tax case, International Paper Company v. Bridges, in which the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a ruling that will result in refunds and future tax savings of tens of millions of dollars for Louisiana businesses.

Noteworthy

• Named to New Orleans CityBusiness' 2009 Leadership in Law
  
• AV® Peer Review Rating in Martindale-Hubbell

News

• Five Partners Named to New Orleans CityBusiness’ 2009 Leadership in Law
• Jones Walker Adds Two, Expands Tax Practice

Presentations

• "Louisiana State & Local Taxes for Texans", September 17, 2009
• Institute for Professionals in Taxation Symposium, 2008
• "Manufacturing in the Southeast: Louisiana Update", 2007
• Institute for Professionals in Taxation Symposium, 2005

Memberships

• American Bar Association
• Audubon Area Zoning Association (Past President)
• American Cancer Society Hope Gala Executive Committee (Member)
  
• District of Columbia Bar
• Institute for Professionals in Taxation
• Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators
• Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association
• Louisiana Oil and Gas Association
• Louisiana State Bar Association
• Maryland State Bar Association
• New Orleans Bar Association