The Attorney Who Will Actually Handle Your Case
At Goode Tax and Estate Planning Law Group, you work directly with Carl and Kim from the first conversation to the final signature. No handoffs to junior associates. No call centers.
Carl S. Goode
Baton Rouge Tax and Estate Planning Attorney, Super Lawyers Honoree
I practice in the areas of tax law, estate planning, estate administration, trusts, and elder law. I received an accounting degree and a law degree from LSU. After graduating from law school, I served my country for three years as a Captain in the U. S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Court (Army lawyer). Upon completion of my military service, I attended Washington University in St. Louis and earned a Master of Law’s (L.L.M.) in taxation.
I have two sons and three grandsons, all of whom live in the greater Houston area. On the personal side, I actively participate in my church and love to play golf. I also regularly attend LSU football and basketball games.
I was formerly a partner in a mid-size law firm, but after the reorganization of that firm I decided to open my own office. I am actively assisted in my law practice by my assistant Kim Moss Pinegar, who has been with me for 32 years.
I actively assist clients in tax planning, drafting wills and trusts, long term care planning, and forming and selling businesses. I practice law because I enjoy helping people deal with legal issues. My goal is to explain the issues my clients face, and the options they have, in as simple a way as possible so they understand the issues raised and the solutions I suggested. My clients constantly express their satisfaction that I am able to discuss their issues in “plain English.”
From the JAG Corps to Louisiana Law
Before building his practice in Baton Rouge, Carl Goode served three years as a Captain in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. The JAG Corps is where military attorneys handle the full range of legal matters — contracts, administrative proceedings, and complex personal legal affairs — under conditions that demand precision and clear communication.
That background shapes how Carl approaches every client engagement. Plans are built to hold up under pressure. Communication is direct and plain. And the work gets done right the first time.
No local competitor brings this combination of military legal training and 15 years of peer-recognized practice to estate planning and tax law in Louisiana.
Kim Moss Pinegar
legal assistant
Kim Moss Pinegar has been the legal assistant to Carl S. Goode, founder of the law firm of Goode Tax and Estate Planning Law Group, L.L.C., for the last 36 years. Additionally, she has been a commissioned Louisiana Notary Public since 1993.
Kim is an avid reader and enjoys the beach, watching Ole Miss and LSU football and spending time with her husband of over 44 years, John, at their hunting/fishing camp in Mississippi. She is also the mother of two sons and a daughter, and the very proud grandmother of three granddaughters, two grandsons, and two great-grandsons.
Blended Families
Complex family dynamics can create uncertainty; thoughtful planning ensures everyone is considered and protected.
What It Means to Work With This Firm
Carl Goode has held Super Lawyers recognition for approximately 15 years, placing him in the top 5% of Louisiana attorneys
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated — the highest peer-review distinction in the profession
Former U.S. Army JAG Corps Captain with three years of active service
Plain-language communication designed for clients who want to understand their plan, not just sign it
Serving clients throughout Louisiana, with a primary office in Baton Rouge
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Ready to Meet the Team in Person?
The first step is a free initial phone consultation. You'll speak directly with Carl or Kim — not a receptionist or intake coordinator — and come away with a clear sense of whether we're the right fit for your situation.
