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BHBM Attorneys Leon Rittenberg III and John Rouchell will be speaking at the New Orleans Society of Financial Service Professionals’ Sections Day on March 14. Leon will discuss updates on Community Property, Wills and Life Insurance, while John will speak on current issues in Estate Tax Planning. Wednesday, March 14, 2012Southern Yacht Club –...
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, and our very own Lance Arnold, have been featured in an article by Patrick Sullivan at The Suit Magazine entitled, “Rebuilding in the Big Easy.” Click here to read the article and hear what Lance had to say.
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC acted as legal advisor to the owners of Go-Coil, LLC in its acquisition by Pioneer Drilling Company. Go-Coil sold for approximately $110 million in cash. BHBM attorneys principally involved in the transaction include Leon Rittenberg III and Matthew Miller. Go-Coil provides coiled tubing services to exploration and production companies operating in the United States onshore...
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer attorneys will provide pro bono legal assistance to the area’s homeless by participating in the Homeless Experience Legal Protection (HELP) program. The HELP program was founded in early 2004 by Judge Jay Zainey, of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, to provide attorneys in New...
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer is pleased to announce that it has been named to the inaugural “Top Ranked Law Firms” list created by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell®, a prestigious legal resource, directory and review organization. More than 254,000 law firms were considered in the selection process, but only 966 were selected nationally. LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell® identified U.S....
Seven Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer attorneys have been named to the Louisiana Super Lawyers list as some of the top attorneys in Louisiana for 2012. They include: Jerome Reso, Jr. (Business/Corporate), Leon Rittenberg III (Tax), Leon Rittenberg, Jr. (Estate Planning & Probate), John Rouchell (Estate Planning & Probate), Stephen Schott (Real Estate), William Schwartz...
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer has been selected among the 2011-2012 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in the New Orleans metropolitan area. The designation is the first award of its kind. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and...
FEDERAL TAXATION Individual Income Taxation 2012 Cost of Living Adjustments Announced The Internal Revenue Service has issued Rev. Proc. 2011-52 containing the cost of living adjustments for various provisions in the Internal Revenue Code for 2012. Due to inflation, many of the various income thresholds and limitations have been increased for 2012. A non-exhaustive list...
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer is pleased to announce that former Partner Joel A. Mendler will be returning to the firm effective January 1, 2012. Joel first joined the firm of Baldwin & Haspel in 1968 where he was a partner until Hurricane Katrina in 2005, when he relocated his practice to Birmingham, Alabama. He...
The New Orleans Bar Association (NOBA) honored Jerome J. Reso, Jr. at it’s 87th Annual Dinner Meeting in New Orleans on November 17, 2011. Mr. Reso was one of several attorneys honored as a 50-year member of the New Orleans Bar Association. Mr. Reso began practicing law in 1961 with the tax division of the U.S. Department...
BHBM Partner Leon H. Rittenberg III will be speaking at this year’s WorkBoat Professional Series in New Orleans. His presentation on Estate Planning & Business Valuation will be on Friday, December 2 from 11:45am-12:45pm. For additional information on this presentation, please click here. To register for the WorkBoat Professional Series, which will run from November 30-December...
Thanks to all who attended our 28th Annual Seminar for CPAs in Covington and New Orleans. We appreciate your continued support of this program. If you weren’t able to join us this year, join us next year for our 29th annual seminar. Check back for 2012 dates and locations. Questions? Call Katie Kelly at 504-585-7816. Northshore Seminar –...
BHBM Attorneys Jason Alley and Matt Miller spoke at a National Business Institute (NBI) seminar on October 31st entitled “Helping Your Client Buy or Sell a Small-to-Medium Sized Business”. Jason presented on your client’s options for financing the deal, while Matt spoke on tax saving strategies during acquisitions. KNOW YOUR CLIENT’S OPTIONS FOR FINANCING THE DEALJason...
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. That’s a startling statistic. But since 1996, Lee National Denim Day® has raised nearly $83 million for the fight against breast cancer … $5 at a time. On Lee National Denim Day®, Oct. 7, Team BHBM pledged to wear jeans and each donated...
BHBM Partner Jerome Reso, Jr. and firm clients enjoyed a day of golf for a good cause on September 9th at the Shaquille O’Neal Life Skills Golf Classic. The annual tournament benefits the LSU CHAMPS program which was created by the NCAA foundation in 1991 in an effort to support and enhance the total student-athlete...
The Construction Law Update is published twice a year by Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC for the benefit of its clients and others having interest in the construction industry. It includes discussions of Louisiana state and federal court decisions, legislative developments and tax issues concerning construction related matters. For further information on the decisions...
Partner Karl Zimmermann has been recognized in the 2011 edition of Chambers USA, the annual publication of prestigious legal ranking company Chambers and Partners. Zimmermann was honored in the “Corporate/M&A: Tax” category. Chambers USA is widely regarded as a prominent referral guide for the U.S. legal profession. Researchers spend one year canvassing clients and lawyers across...
Federal American Jobs Act of 2011 President Obama has submitted the American Jobs Act of 2011(the “Act”) to Congress in an effort to stimulate the economy by creating jobs. The Act includes several tax incentives that could benefit business owners. Some of the tax incentives contained in the Act are: 1. Payroll Tax Cuts A....
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer is a proud sponsor of the Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) and it’s 9th Annual Silent Auction event, Stilettos to Steel Toes, which raises money to fund WBEC outreach programs, providing educational and procurement opportunities for all of it’s members. Visit http://www.wbecsouth.org/silentauction.htm for event information and tickets. WBEC Stilettos to Steel Toes Silent...
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer has signed on as a sponsor of the Association of Corporate Growth’s October 13th event, “A Taste of New Orleans”. Event details and registration link are below. Hope to see you there! An evening of networking with private equity and other capital providers Thursday, October 13, 2011, 6-9pmThe Roosevelt New...
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer is pleased to announce that the following five attorneys were named by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Jerome J. Reso, Jr. (Non-Profit/Charities Law, Tax Law, Trusts & Estates) Leon H. Rittenberg III (Non-Profit/Charities Law, Trusts & Estates)...
Team BHBM made it’s second appearance at A Child’s Wish Annual Bowl-A-Thon Fund Raiser on Saturday, November 19th, 2011 from 6:30p-9:30p at ROCK N BOWL, winning the FIRST PLACE title! CONGRATULATIONS TEAM! Team BHBM 2011 bowlers included: Michelle Capitano, Vincent Capitano, Roy Chauvin, Matt Miller, Sherry Sewell, and Sandy Zimmermann. Team Leader: Bill Schwartz. ACW’s mission is to...
Congratulations to BHBM attorney Leon H. Rittenberg III for his appointment to the Tax Law Advisory Commission by the Louisiana State Board of Legal Specialization.
Thank you to those that joined us for our MERITAS Capability Webinar on Tuesday, September 20th which featured BHBM attorneys Paul N. Vance and Leon H. Rittenberg III. If you were unable to attend the web teleconference on September 20th or if you would like to view it again, please use the following links which allow you to play...
BHBM attorneys, law clerks, and guests gathered at Rock ‘n’ Bowl on August 4th to celebrate the hard work of our summer 2011 law clerks. Bowling, live music and a table full of fried food was enjoyed by all. Pictures of the fun-filled night are documented below. Special thanks to Kate Rainey, Emily Brouillette, Heather...
Federal Various Federal Topics The IRS announced a mid-year adjustment to the 2011 mileage rates to reflect an increase in gasoline prices. The standard mileage rate for 2011 has now been raised to $0.55 per mile. The standard mileage rate was previously $0.51 per mile. In President Obama’s 2012 budget, there are several proposals which...
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer would like to welcome our 2011 Law Clerks: Emily Brouillette, Mirais Holden, Heather Kirk & Kate Rainey.
Leon H. Rittenberg III to discuss IRS Compliance for Vessel Operations and Customs Enforcement. Seminar agenda link below. To register contact OMSA at 504-734-7622. OMSA Agenda (B0469942) Tuesday, July 12, 20117:45am-7:45pm Marriott Convention Center859 Convention Center BoulevardNew Orleans, LA 70130
Baldwin Haspel Burke and Mayer has moved to the 36th floor! Effective July 5th, 2011, our new address is: Baldwin Haspel Burke and Mayer, LLC Energy Centre – Suite 3600 1100 Poydras Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70163-3600
Tax Patents The House and the Senate have each passed separate legislation that would ban the patenting of tax strategies. The House bill (H.R. 1249) passed on June 23. This bill will now go to the Senate for a vote. At one point, a member of the House sought to amend the legislation to allow...
Congratulations to the following Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer attorneys named as 2011 Super Lawyers in their noted areas of expertise: Jerome J. Reso, Jr – Business/Corporate, Estate Planning & Probate, Tax Leon H. Rittenberg III - Tax, Estate Planning & Probate, Business/Corporate Leon H. Rittenberg, Jr. – Estate Planning & Probate, Business/Corporate, Real Estate John A....
Join Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer attorneys and friends in attending the Café Reconcile Dinner Series. All proceeds to benefit the John Besh Foundation’s Chefs Move! culinary scholarship and Café Reconcile.
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer attorneys joined clients and community leaders in attending the Louisiana Human Rights Campaign (HRC) 19th Annual Gala Dinner on June 11th at the Ritz-Carlton. New Orleans City Councilman-at-Large Arnie Fielkow received the evening’s HRC Equality Award for exemplary effort for education and fight for equality for the LGBT community. State Representative...
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer sponsored a tent at the Young Leadership Council’s May 25th concert in Lafayette Square; part of a 12-week concert series benefiting the YLC, who recruits and retains young professionals to New Orleans through volunteer-created community projects. BHBM staff and clients enjoyed the tunes of Tab Benoit and the Navy Band New...
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer’s Tax and Wealth Preservation Departments developed another program of interest to Life Underwriters and presented to local CLU’s on May 10, 2011. The program included a review of transfer tax planning after 2010 legislation, taxation of life insurance policies and an overview of estate and probate procedure. A cocktail reception followed the seminar. Thanks to all those...
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer is a proud supporter of the BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE organization, which is dedicated to providing a caring home environment and quality education to Louisiana children in need.
FEDERAL Repeal of 1099 Reporting Requirements On April 14, 2011, President Obama signed H.R.4 “Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy over payments Act of 2011.” This law retroactively repeals expanded 1099 reporting requirements previously enacted by the “Small Business Jobs Act of 2010” and the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” Prior to...
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer staff and clients enjoyed a night a the ball park on May 3rd! The New Orleans Zephyrs won, beating the Memphis Redbirds 7-5.
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer shows appreciation for local CPA’s every year by hosting an appreciation party post tax filing season. This year, the party was on April 18 at the Bulldog Bar & Grill on Canal Street. Thanks to all of those that attended and made this event a success!
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer attorneys and their guests attended the firm’s annual Day at the Races on March 25, 2011. The group is pictured below at the Fair Grounds Race Course with winning Jockey Kent Desormeaux who rode first place winner DEBRIS.
FEDERAL A New Code on the Horizon? In his State of the Union Address on January 25, 2011, President Barack Obama urged Congress to simplify the Internal Revenue Code stating, “So tonight, I’m asking Democrats and Republicans to simplify the system. Get rid of loopholes. Level the playing field. And use the savings to lower the corporate tax...
The Louisiana State Bar Association honored Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer Member Jerome J. Reso, Jr. at its recent mid-year meeting in New Orleans. Mr. Reso was one of several attorneys honored as 50-year members of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Mr. Reso was joined by his family members and many of his fellow BHBM...
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer commemorated the 100th anniversary of client, Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc., by having a live oak tree planted on January 13 in front of the Burk-Kleinpeter office on Canal St. in New Orleans. Pictured are William R. Burk IV, Jean Fahr of Parkway Partners, City of New Orleans, Jerry Reso, Shirley Kleinpeter and George...
Breaking News The House of Representatives voted (277-148) late in the evening on December 16, 2010 to extend the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for two (2) years. Earlier this week, the bill, which is currently entitled “The Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010″ (S. Amdt. 4753 to H.R. 4853), passed the Senate by...
In 2000, the Young Leadership Council sponsored the “Festival of Fins” to benefit numerous charitable organizations. BHBM supported YLC in its efforts by purchasing one of the fish on exhibit entitled “Flip, Flop & Fly” by Artist Jacques Soulas. Soulas was born in France and in 1980 moved to New Orleans where he continues his artistic endeavors....