Christian N. Weiler

Christian Neumann Weiler is an American tax lawyer from Louisiana who is a Judge–Designte of the United States Tax Court.

Christian N. Weiler
Judge of the United States Tax Court
Designate
Assuming office
TBD
Appointed byDonald Trump
SucceedingAlbert G. Lauber
Personal details
BornNew Orleans, Louisiana
EducationLouisiana State University (BS)
Loyola University (JD)
Southern Methodist University (LLM)

Early life and education

Weiler was born in New Orleans and raised in Bourg, Louisiana.[1] He earned his Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University, his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, and his Master of Laws in Taxation from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University.[2]

Career

Weiler is a partner at Weiler & Rees in New Orleans, Louisiana, where his practice includes all areas of tax law, with an emphasis on tax litigation.[2] Weiler is a board-certified tax law specialist as recognized by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. He also serves as an officer with the Tax Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association.[2]

Nomination to tax court

On November 6, 2019, President Trump announced his intent to nominate Weiler to serve as a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years. On November 19, 2019, his nomination was sent to the Senate. President Trump nominated Weiler to the seat vacated by Judge Albert G. Lauber, who took senior status on January 1, 2020.[3] On August 13, 2020, the United States Senate confirmed his nomination by voice vote. He is currently awaiting his judicial commission.

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References
  1. "2018 TOP LAWYERS". My New Orleans. 2018-11-01. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  2. "President Donald J. Trump Announces Judicial Nominees" White House, November 6, 2019 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. "Nine Nominations Sent to the Senate", White House, November 19, 2019


Legal offices
Preceded by
Albert G. Lauber		 Judge of the United States Tax Court
(Designate)
2020–present		 Incumbent


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