John C. Blackman IV

4.5 (37 reviews )

Baton Rouge Louisiana United States

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Tax Law Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 1987

225-248-2000 Website

About John

John C. Blackman IV: Tax Specialist and Estate Planning Expert in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

John C. Blackman IV is a distinguished partner within the Tax Practice Group at Jones Walker LLP, specializing in employee benefit plans, estate planning, and income tax matters.

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates

Awards and Recognitions

Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Baton Rouge (2013)
Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Baton Rouge (2011)
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 1987

Educational Background

Louisiana State University - Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Professional Affiliations

Fellow in the American College of Tax Counsel and Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
Taught Individual Income Tax at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University from 1990 to 1993
Speaks frequently on his areas of experience

Languages

English

Bal Admissions

State Bar of Louisiana (2015)

Practice Areas

Education

Louisiana State University

Professional Affiliations

Awards & Recognition

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Reviews

4.5 / 5

37 Reviews

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Alexis Cormier

Jan 29, 2026

Highly recommend John C. Blackman IV for anyone needing expert Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law help in Louisiana

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to John C. Blackman IV. They helped me out big time with my Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law issue and kept me informed at ever...

Reginald Ullrich

Jan 29, 2026

So happy with the results of my case thanks to the hard work of John C. Blackman IV and staff

Short and sweet: John C. Blackman IV is the real deal and a true professional in the field of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. If you're in Baton Rouge and need help with your legal issues, call them im...

Jeannette Lehner

Jan 29, 2026

The absolute best in Baton Rouge for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

I was really stressed about my case in Baton Rouge, but John C. Blackman IV made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every...

Rex Boehm

Jan 29, 2026

Top notch experts in Baton Rouge - John C. Blackman IV is by far the best lawyer I've ever had

Super helpful and professional staff at John C. Blackman IV's office. Thanks again for everything you did for me! It was a long journey, but you made it much easier with your constant support and lega...

Nathaniel Nitzsche

Jan 29, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from John C. Blackman IV

John C. Blackman IV is fantastic and very professional. Don't hesitate to hire them if you're in Louisiana and need help. They really know their stuff and will go the extra mile to make sure you're ta...