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Dorrell J. Brister joined Gold Weems in 1989. She is a CPA, attorney, and board-certified specialist in the areas of Tax Law as well as Estate Planning and Administration. Throughout her career, Dorrell has engaged in an active tax law practice with particular focus on estate planning, probate, trusts and commercial transactions.
Representative Matters
Handles complex estate planning issues.
Handled numerous tax disputes with the IRS, including litigation in tax court.
Has handled numerous complex estate administrations.
Representation of local sales and use tax authorities on large collection matters.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Recognitions
2016 Causidicus Award by Alexandria Bar Association
Recognized The Best Lawyers in America 2016 and prior
Order of the Coif
Phi Kappa Phi
Moot Court Board (1986 - 1987)
Co-winner of the Robert Lee Tullis Moot Court Competition (1987)
Louisiana State University Jessup International Law Moot Court Team , District Winner and Semi-Finalist in National Competition (1987)
Professional and Civic Activities
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Fellow
Council of the Louisiana State Law Institute, Member
Alexandria Bar Association
Member, Nominating Committee (1991 - 1992)
Chair, Young Lawyers Section Bench Bar Conference Committee (1989 - 1990)
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