“I enjoy counselling closely held, family businesses to develop succession plans that take into consideration the varying interests of those family members active in the business as well as those who are not. In those situations where a decision is made to exit the business, I assist in preparing the company for sale; advise with respect to tax considerations; interact with investment bankers and prospective buyers; and assist in negotiating the terms of the deal.”
Overview
Jerry Reso’s experience includes extensive foreign travel in connection with the representation of U.S. based clients doing business in Canada, Europe, South America, Asia, and the Middle East.
Upon graduating from law school, Jerry joined the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice in Washington D. C. as a trial attorney. Prior to joining Liskow, Jerry was an attorney at Baldwin & Haspel. Jerry was a Member of the Adjunct Faculty of Loyola University of New Orleans College of Law teaching Taxation (1971-76) and Louisiana Probate Procedure (1987-1996). In 2001, Loyola University of New Orleans College of Law named him the recipient of the St. Ives Award, the law school’s highest honor for an alumnus.
Recognition
The Best Lawyers in America, Business Organizations, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Non-Profit/Charities Law, Tax Law, and Trusts & Estates, 1983-Present
Involvement
Louisiana State Bar Association (Past Chair, Section on Taxation; Corporate Law Section; Section on Real Property, Probate and Trusts)
Recognition
Louisiana Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate, Estate Planning & Probate, and Tax, 2007-2020, 2022-2023
