Since 1981, Walter D. (Doug) White has practiced law in his home town of Shreveport, Louisiana. A graduate of Woodlawn High School, Doug went on to earn a Juris Doctor from LSU in Baton Rouge.

He began private practice working for the law firm of Nelson & Hammons, and was made a partner in 1985; the practice name changing to Nelson, Hammons & White. In 1991, the private practice of Walter D. White, A Professional Law Corporation was formed. He currently focuses on Corporate and business law, estate planning and Elder law.

Doug is proud to have served his country as officer in the United States Army, both on active duty and in the reserves, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Retired).

Professional Organizations
    •    Shreveport and Louisiana State Bar Associations
    •    Christian Legal Society
    •    National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
    •    Alliance Defending Freedom, Associate Attorney
    •    Member of Board of Directors, Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board
    •    Admitted to:
              All Louisiana State Courts
              Western District of Louisiana Federal Court
              Federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeal
              Unites States Supreme Court

Education
    •    Juris Doctor – Louisiana State University
    •    Bachelor of Public Administration – University of Mississippi

Firm Description

Walter D. White (Doug) is an experienced attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Louisiana. With over thirty years of trial and litigation experience, he is well known for his knowledge, experience and integrity, all of which he is ready to put to work for you.
Doug’s current practice, based in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he focuses primarily on the following areas:
    •    Business Organization
    •    Powers of Attorney
    •    Wills, Estate Planning, Trusts
    •    Elder Law
    •    Probate and Succession
The state of Louisiana has strict laws to control the distribution of property after a death. These laws are different from any other state. We provide legal advice to help you understand how these laws will one day affect your family during succession, and to help you best prepare for when that time comes.
After a loss is a bad time for a family to find out a loved one's estate distribution was not properly planned, documented and filed. Contact us today for a consolation for you and your family.

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