J. Graves Theus

J. Graves Theus

Wills, Trusts, & Probate (Transactional/Litigation)

Alexandria, Louisiana

Personal Introduction

J. Graves Theus, Jr. is a fourth-generation Louisiana lawyer with deep roots in this community. He received an LL.M. in Tax Law from Boston University School of Law in 1997, after graduating, cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1996. He practiced in Seattle, Washington until 1999, when he joined a prestigious law firm in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was a shareholder there until 2013, when he began his private practice.

Practice Composition

Transactional/Litigation

Education

Boston University School of Law
Boston University School of Law Master of Laws (LL.M.), Taxation (1997)
Gonzaga University School of Law
Gonzaga University School of Law Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) (1996)
Tulane University
Tulane University Bachelors Degree, Economics (1988)

Practice Summary

Graves is certified by the Louisiana State Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Tax Law, as well as Estate Planning and Administration, and is an approved title agent. Graves is also accredited by the Veterans Administration to assist veterans with their pension claims.

Response Time

1 day

Awards

Martindale-Hubbell- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated

Martindale-Hubbell- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated

Superlawyer

Superlawyer

Affiliations

Alexandria Bar Association

Alexandria Bar Association

Personal Interests & Charitable Work

Graves has served as a trustee for several community organizations, including Alexandria Museum of Art, Alexandria Music Project, Arts Council of Central Louisiana, Rapides Symphony Orchestra, Alexandria Country Day School and Tipitina’s Foundation Advisory Council. He lives in Alexandria, Louisiana, with his wife, Anna, and their four children.

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Client Reviews

4.73/5.0 Aggregate Score (86 reviews)

Peer Recommendations 1

H Gregory Walker Jr, Esq.
H Gregory Walker Jr, Esq.
I refer clients to Graves regularly. He is a very competent attorney.

Bar Admissions

Alaska, Louisiana, Washington