Fishman Haygood Welcomes Ian Atkinson

Fishman Haygood LLP is pleased to welcome Ian Atkinson as a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice.

Ian is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer with a broad practice spanning commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and tax litigation. He represents clients at every stage of litigation, bringing significant courtroom experience and strategic judgment to complex disputes.

In his civil practice, Ian represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of commercial matters, including cases involving alleged financial misconduct, fiduciary duties, and other high-stakes business disputes.

Ian also maintains an active white-collar criminal defense practice, advising clients on complex investigations and enforcement actions involving health care fraud, tax matters, money laundering, and wire and mail fraud allegations. In addition, he represents professionals and students in disciplinary and misconduct proceedings.

In his tax practice, Ian represents the Louisiana Department of Revenue in litigation seeking to recover corporate income, franchise, and sales taxes from some of the state’s largest taxpayers. He also assists clients in addressing compliance concerns, federal tax deficiencies, civil audits, criminal investigations, and IRS litigation.

Prior to joining Fishman Haygood, Ian was a partner at Schonekas, Evans, McGoey & McEachin. He holds an L.L.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law; a J.D., Order of the Coif, from University of Virginia School of Law; and a B.A. from Tulane University.

“Ian brings exceptional trial and appellate experience to the firm, along with a thoughtful and versatile litigation practice,” said Jim Swanson, partner and board chairman. “He is a terrific addition to our team and will play an important role in helping organizations and individuals navigate their most complex and challenging matters.”