The Smitherman Law Firm - Shreveport, LA
The Smitherman Law Firm, L.C., established in 1922, is a highly distinguished civil advocacy law firm in Shreveport, Louisiana, carrying an AV Preeminent rating. Celebrating over a century of legal excellence, the firm specializes in corporate law, commercial real estate development, contracts, tax, banking, successions, and estate planning, alongside accident injury cases.
Comprehensive Business, Real Estate, and Estate Planning Advocacy in Shreveport
With over a century of professional legal excellence, The Smitherman Law Firm, L.C. stands as a premier civil advocacy firm serving individuals, privately-held corporations, and leading financial institutions in Shreveport, Louisiana, and across the nation. Legal hurdles involving commercial property acquisitions, complex entity formations, or estate legacy planning require a sophisticated approach and deep local knowledge. Whether you are expanding your business, managing commercial tenants, or preparing successions, you might urgently need a lawyer who can evaluate your situation, reduce risk, and deliver tailored legal solutions. ⚖
Strategic Corporate, Business, and Financial Services
Since its founding in 1922, our firm has committed to representing clients with individual attention, absolute competence, and creative legal solutions. Our members combine big-firm analytical power with boutique-style responsiveness. When you find a business attorney at our firm, you gain an elite partner to navigate complicated mergers, acquisitions, tax credit developments, and corporate governance. We draft precise agreements, assist in startup capitalizations, and provide robust trial advocacy in municipal, state, and federal courts.
- Commercial Real Estate and Finance: We handle sophisticated commercial, residential, and agricultural land developments. Our experienced commercial real estate lawyers and residential real estate lawyers provide closing services, title examinations, and loan documentation.
- Contract Law and Review: We draft robust commercial leases, shareholder agreements, and construction agreements. If an agreement is violated, our dedicated contract lawyers work tirelessly to enforce your rights.
- Wills, Estates, and Successions: Securing your legacy and protecting your family is paramount. Our skilled estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, trusts lawyers, and probate lawyers draft personalized wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. We guide executors through the complex succession administration process with absolute empathy.
- Bankruptcy and Tax Law: We represent creditors and businesses in bankruptcy proceedings, protecting financial interests and resolving disputes. Our detailed bankruptcy lawyers and tax lawyers provide comprehensive advice to keep your operations compliant and financially secure.
Holistic Representation: Accident Injury and Professional Liability
Beyond our business and real estate services, our trial-tested team provides robust representation in personal injury and liability matters. As experienced accident and injury lawyers, medical malpractice lawyers, workers' compensation lawyers, and wrongful death lawyers, we assist individuals who have suffered due to corporate or medical negligence. We handle complex trucking accidents and industrial injury claims, striving to recover the full compensation necessary to cover medical bills, rehabilitation, and long-term care. If you choose to hire an experienced lawyer from our firm, you are backed by over 100 years of trusted legal tradition.
Distinguished Professional Credentials and Legacy
The Smitherman Law Firm holds an 'AV Preeminent' rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating granted for legal ability and ethical standards. Our managing member, W. James Hill III, has been selected to Super Lawyers and brings more than 50 years of legal expertise to our clients. Our dedicated attorneys are active in the Shreveport Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar, and national legal councils, reflecting our deep commitment to professional excellence and public service. We look at every transaction and dispute holistically, ensuring your immediate goals align with your long-term legal security.
Contact Our Shreveport Office Today
Do not let minor contractual issues or lack of structural planning escalate into expensive, protracted lawsuits. Getting professional legal advice early is the key to protecting your assets, investments, and family legacy. When you are ready to hire a real estate lawyer or business advisor who combines elite credentials with personalized care, we are here to help. 💼 Contact us today to learn more about our comprehensive legal services and schedule your private consultation. 📅
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the professional business district of Southeast Shreveport, Louisiana, near the intersection of Fern Avenue and Business Park Drive.
Building Location
It is a two-story Class B commercial professional office building built in 2007. The property is located near the Fern Avenue Trail.
Parking Details
Complimentary parking is available in the on-site surface public parking lot directly in front of the building.
Public Transit
Served by Sportran Route 04 (East 70th); nearest stop is at Business Park Dr & Park Plaza Dr.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front doors of the building from the parking lot. The law firm is conveniently located on the ground floor in Suite 100.