John R. Williams

John R. Williams: Attorney with Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
About Attorney Awards

Biography

Listed as Best Lawyer of the Year 2017 - Tax Law. Listed in Super Lawyers for Louisiana in the field of tax law.



(Board Certified Tax Law Specialist, Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization) (Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization)

Areas of Practice (17)

  • Tax Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Business Transactions
  • Business Formation
  • Family Partnerships
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Like Kind Exchanges
  • Louisiana Film Tax Credits
  • Oil and Gas Acquisitions
  • Probate
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Litigation
  • Tax Litigation
  • State Taxation
  • Local Taxation
  • Federal Taxation

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1764, Shreveport, LA 71101
University Attended:
Louisiana Tech University, B.S., Accounting, 1985
Law School Attended:
Louisiana State University, J.D., 1988; Georgetown University, LL.M., Taxation, 1989
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1988, Louisiana; 1990, Texas; 1998, U.S. Tax Court
Memberships:
Shreveport, Louisiana State (Chairman, Taxation Section, 2006-2007; Board Member, Louisiana Tax Law Advisory Commission, 2003-2007; Chairman, 2005 Louisiana Tax Specialization Exam) and American (Member, Taxation Section) Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Tax and Estate Planning Council of Shreveport (President, 2006-2007; Member, Board of Directors, 2005-2007).
Birth Information:
Shreveport, Louisiana, June 30, 1963
Certifications:
Board Certified Tax Law Specialist, Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
ISLN:
902740028

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (21 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/18/13 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/18/13 in Tax Law

    Outstanding lawyer, fine person.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/18/13 in Estate Planning

    He is a very smart, good lawyer who communicates well.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/18/13 in Tax Law

    Please see my comments with respect to Mr. Williams' area of practice: Estate Planning.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/18/13 in Estate Planning

    Mr. Williams is one of the smartest, creative lawyers that I know. Unfortunately, those attributes often also bring with them the inability to communicate with clients and peers in an effective manner. Mr. Williams' ability to communicate complex l... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/17/13 in Business Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/17/13 in Real Estate

    I've known John for many years and worked with him on many matters. He's well-qualified.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 11/17/13 in Tax Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/03/12 in Business Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/03/12 in Tax Law

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Contact Information:

682-413-4573  Phone

318-227-3980  Fax

www.arklatexlaw.com

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