Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC

United States 2025

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Overview

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Ayres,Shelton,Williams, Benson & Paine, L.L.C. owns the reputation of being comprised of members who are among Louisiana's leading business law and litigation attorneys. We advise a variety of business clients, both large and sophisticated and small and focused, in a number of practice areas. We handle major transactions and litigation for public companies, but we understand and attend to the needs of new and emerging companies.

Our lawyers are known for their extensive experience and their commitment to excellence and professionalism. Our most experienced lawyers are actively involved in the matters we undertake.

Rankings

Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC is metro ranked in 12 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Shreveport

Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation

Tier 1 for Tax Law

Tier 2 for Appellate Practice

Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Tier 2 for Corporate Law

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Regional Rankings

Shreveport

Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation

Tier 1 for Tax Law

Tier 2 for Appellate Practice

Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Tier 2 for Corporate Law

Tier 2 for Litigation - Banking and Finance

Tier 2 for Litigation - Real Estate

Tier 2 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Tier 2 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Tier 2 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Tier 3 for Litigation - Environmental

Tier 3 for Oil and Gas Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Construction Law
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Municipal Law
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Real Estate Law
Tax Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^®

Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC has 5 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.

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