Sidney M. Blitzer, Jr., Attorney at Butler Snow Law Firm

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Sid is a member of Butler Snow’s business department and focuses his practice on estates and trusts.

The Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
- Board of Visitors
- Former Member, Board of Trustees
Various Civic Boards in Baton Rouge, Former Member

Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Fellow, The International Academy of Estate and Trust Counsel
Board Certified in Estate Planning and Administration, Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, First Year of Certification-Present
Board Certified in Tax Law, Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, First Year of Certification-Present
Martindale-Hubbell®
- AV^® – Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
Best Lawyers in America®
- Trusts and Estates, 1987-Present
- Litigation – Trusts and Estates, 2011-Present
Louisiana Super Lawyers
- First Edition and all Subsequent Editions
- Top 50 Louisiana Super Lawyers, 2008
Adjunct Professor of Law, Estate and Gift Taxation, Louisiana State University Law School, 1983-1998
Adjunct Professor of Law, Security Devices (Secured Transactions), Louisiana State University Law School, 1975-1979

Who's Who in American Law, 1976-Present
Former Commissioner on Advisory Committee for Certification of Attorneys in Estate Planning and Administration, Louisiana State Bar Specialization Board, 1995-1997

Substantial experience assisting clients in matters related to estates and trusts, estate administration and probate, wealth transfer planning and federal transfer taxes related to these areas.

Lecturer, Continuing Legal Education Programs in estate planning and taxation: Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana State University Law School, Tulane Law School, Loyola Law School, Southern University Law School, Louisiana Society of CPA's and various other professional and civic organizations.