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Prior to working for Lowe Stein, Tyler Douglas built an extensive career centered in legal excellence. He obtained his Juris Doctor with a certification in taxation from Loyola. While studying for his degree, he interned at Lowe Stein, officially joining in 2012. Mr. Douglas’ practice areas include commercial transactions and litigation, with a majority of his practice devoted to trust and estate planning and administration, tax exempt organizations, and tax planning and controversy. An avid member of the legal community, he has organized a regional magazine and organized a tax exemption for a Thai nonprofit organization. Mr. Douglas is a member of the New Orleans Estate Planning Council, Louisiana Bar Association, American Bar Association, and more. Call today to see how he can help your case.

Leon Rittenberg III is a New Orleans native. He attended the University of Pennsylvania where he studied economics and graduated magna cum laude. He then returned home to attend Tulane University School of Law where he graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor. Leon is a Board Certified Tax Specialist and Estate Planning & Administration Specialist, as certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization.. Leon joined the Firm in 1994 and became a partner in 2000. His practice is focused on serving the needs of small and mid-sized businesses and their owners; including taxation, finance, estate planning, probate, real estate and related matters. Leon represents the interests of a number of oil service businesses, marine transportation companies and physician groups. He frequently lectures in areas such as taxation, estate planning and maritime transactions. He has been recognized in Louisiana Super Lawyer (Tax, Estate Planning & Probate and Business/Corporate) and in Best Lawyers in America (Non-Profit/Charities Law and Trusts & Estates).. Leon is very active in the New Orleans community, serving on several Boards and Executive Committees. He was most recently elected to the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization’s Tax Law Advisory Committee. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three children and attending their many soccer and baseball games.

Ashley is an associate in the estate and succession practice group. Her practice is primarily focused on advising clients on probate administration, estate litigation, estate planning, trust administration, and marriage contracts. She helps guide families through the legal process when a family member passes to ensure that estate assets are passed properly. Before joining the firm, she worked as In-House Counsel for a Florida holdings company and then with the Jefferson Parish Attorney Office as an Associate Attorney.. She is a native of New Orleans and attended The University of New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. After working as a paralegal for eight years, she attended law school at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she obtained her Juris Doctorate in Law.