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John R. Williams

Shreveport, LA Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate Law Litigation - Trusts and Estates Tax Law

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Shreveport.

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Corporate Law

Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate Law Litigation - Trusts and Estates Tax Law

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Shreveport.

Works at

Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine LLC

5 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

John R. Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Tax Law.

John R., who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Locations

Shreveport, Louisiana

1400 Regions Tower
333 Texas Street
P.O. Box 1764
Shreveport, LA 71101

Education

Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 1988

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Corporate Law

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Corporate Law

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Tax Law

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Corporate Law, Shreveport (2026)
Corporate Law, Shreveport (2023)
Tax Law, Shreveport (2017)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Corporate Law
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tax Law

Additional Areas of Practice:

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Oil and Gas Law
Trusts and Estates

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