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John Shamaa Williams
also known as John S. Williams
About John
Biography
John was born in Jackson, Mississippi and is a product of public education. John went on to receive a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Xavier University of LA. After Xavier, John received a Master's degree in Biology from Alabama State University. John ultimately decided to devote his career to the practice of law and recieved a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock.
John has dedicated his career to fighting for justice for his clients. John did this as an Assistant Attorney General for Consumer Protection for then Arkansas Attorney General Mike Beebe; as Legal Director for the American CIvil Liberties Union of Mississippi; and as a Staff Attorney for the Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana.
Now, John fights for clients as founder of the Law Offices of John S. Williams. John uses his extensive court room experience to focus his practice on personal injury cases including car accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and Uber/Lyft accidents. John is licensed to practice in the courts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana but his primary office is located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
70%
20 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Louisiana for 16 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Mississippi for 20 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arkansas for 20 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of John S Williams LLC
1500 Baronne St, Suite B, New Orleans, LA, 70113
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John Shamaa Williams's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Torri | March 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful attorney
John has done a wonderful job settling my case. He kept me abreast as to what was going on the entire time and maximized the settlement with his vast knowledge in law. I truly appreciate you as an attorney and I recommend him to anyone that looking for a great attorney.
Posted by Daniel | March 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Business Owner
John S Williams is a great attorney! He is very efficient and accessible. His staff is very helpful and makes the process easy. Highly recommend.
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2015
The "Go-To" Attorney
I had a personal injury case and I called John to advocate for me in my legal matter. He listened to my needs and made it a point to keep my concerns - top priority. From my personal experience I sincerely believe he is an outstanding attorney. John has the ideal combination of expertise, experience,...
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2015
He Levels the Playing Field For Justice
Attorney John Williams is extremely knowledgeable in civil litigation. He informed me of what to expect in my personal injury lawsuit and delivered a fair settlement proportionate to my loss. He and his staff are consummate professionals and extremely courteous. I would definitely use his services a...
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2015
Excellent Rating
I needed a living will prepared in a relatively short amount of time. I have been putting it off for a very long time. John Williams spent the time determining what was important to me, made certain that I understood each decision, and made a difficult task very easy. I also appreciate his expedie...
John Shamaa Williams's Lawyer Endorsements
"We were in law school together. He is intelligent and well balanced in his thinking. His heart is in the right place. He represented a personal friend in a Louisiana case. He developed a simple solution to a complex issue and saved my friend a lot of money and trouble. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"John is a highly competent attorney who gives great attention to the details and is incredibly responsive to the needs of his clients. He handles the cases of his clients as if it they are his own."
"John Williams is a highly competent trial attorney that not only represents his clients to the maximum in the courtroom, but also serves his community. I have known John his entire legal career and I continue to be impressed by his work ethic and dedication. I highly endorse John Williams."
"John is one of the most professional and hard working attorneys I have had the pleasure to practice with. We have co-counseled on personal injury matters on numerous times and John has done phenomenal work not only in pretrial preparation but also in trials. John is a really great attorney and I look forward to working with him on cases in the future."
"I have known John for many years. John is one of the most well-prepared and knowledgable attorneys that I have ever encountered. His grasp of the law and science related to criminal defense (specifically, DWI defense) make him a fierce advocate for his clients in the courtroom. Anytime I have issues relating to criminal or DWI law in Louisiana, John is the attorney that I turn to. Anyone charged with a crime in Louisiana would be well advised to do the same."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
NHTSA Certified in Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Platt and Associates
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of John S. Williams,LLC
2008 - 2012
Staff Attorney, Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana
2006 - 2008
Legal Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi
2005 - 2006
Assistant Attorney General, Office Of The Attorney General, State Of Arkansas
Associations
2015 - Present
Louisiana Association for Justice
2015 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Mississippi Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2004 - Present
American Bar Association
2004 - Present
Arkansas Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - 2015
Emerging Philanthropists New OrleansClass Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. S.M.
Not guilty
Rogers v. Taxi Co. and Fire and Casualty Insurance, Inc.
Case settled for Money damages
R.B. et al v. La. Office of Juvenile Justice et al
Consent Decree entered
R.J. et al. v. City of New Orleans, et al.
Class certified and Consent decree entered into between the parties.
Education
2004
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Alabama State University
MS - Master of Science
1999
Xavier University of Louisiana
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Colin Kaepernick Know your Rights Camp
Know Your Rights Training: What to Do when Stopped by the Police
2011
Lafayette Parish Indigent Defender Office Training
Juvenile Post Disposition Advocacy CLE
Publications
2008
Mississippi Law Journal
Impact of International Human Rights Law on Internally Displaced Gulf Coast Citizens, 77 Miss. L.J. 853
Languages
English
Spanish