John Williams

Managing Member at Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC

📍 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

John Williams is the Managing Member at Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, where he specializes in sophisticated estate planning and tax law. He holds an advanced Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center and leverages this expertise to advise on complex business transactions and successions.

His interests suggest an appreciation for higher education and fine craftsmanship. He maintains connections with his alma maters, Louisiana Tech and Georgetown Law. This, combined with an interest in luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, points to a person who values quality, prestige, and a legacy of excellence.

John is one of only a few attorneys in Louisiana to be board-certified in both Estate Planning and Tax Law.

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Current Role

Managing Member

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

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Priorities

Topics John cares about

Complex Estate Planning

He is a Board Certified Estate Planning and Probate Specialist and a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, indicating top-tier expertise in this field.

Tax Law

Holds a Board Certification in Tax Law and an LL. M. in Taxation from Georgetown, frequently lecturing on the topic. This is a core area of his legal practice.

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Career

Work history

3-2008

Managing Member

Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC

6-1997 - 2-2008

Partner

Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway

In the press

Media appearances

John R. Williams – Managing Member, Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC. Featured in Ark‑LA‑Tex Law (firm website)

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Education

1988 - 1989

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Georgetown University Law Center

1985 - 1988

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

LSU Law

1981 - 1985

Bachelor's degree

Louisiana Tech University

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