John A. Rouchell

John A. Rouchell


Liskow & Lewis

Recognized since 1995

New Orleans, Louisiana

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Corporate Law

Elder Law

Tax Law

Trusts and Estates

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Elder Law
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Elder Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Elder Law
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John Rouchell is a New Orleans native and Jesuit High School graduate. He attended Tulane University receiving a bachelor’s degree in English. He received a J.D. at Tulane Law School in 1976 and attended New York University where he received a LL.M. in Taxation in 1977.

John joined the Firm in 1980 and became a partner in 1983. His practice covers all aspects of state and federal tax law, as well as corporate and business law, estate planning and administration. He also represents authors, artists, and musicians in the New Orleans area, including his only child, John Michael, a professional musician and songwriter since the age of thirteen.

John enjoys playing the guitar and attending his son’s concerts (MyNameIsJohnMichael). John is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Since 1995, John has been recognized by Louisiana Super Lawyer (Estate Planning & Probate and Tax) and Best Lawyers in America(Business Organizations, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Elder Law, Tax Law, Trusts & Estates). Since 2013, New Orleans Magazine has recognized John as one of their “Top Lawyers of New Orleans” for his work in Elder Law, Tax Law and Trusts & Estates.

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Location
  • Hancock Whitney Center, Suite 5000
    701 Poydras Street
    New Orleans, LA 70139
Languages
  • English
Demographics
  • Gender: Male
Education
  • Tulane University, JD, graduated 1976
  • New York University, LL.M. in Taxation
  • Tulane University, BA
Bar Admissions
  • Louisiana, 1976

Liskow & Lewis
Headquarters: New Orleans, Louisiana

81 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

22 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Elder Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Elder Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Elder Law, New Orleans (2025)
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), New Orleans (2021)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, New Orleans (2021)
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), New Orleans (2019)
  • Elder Law, New Orleans (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Elder Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Real Estate Law

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