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Men at Work
from November SB Magazine
by SB Magazine
MEN AT WORK I 2021
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what is the difference between a credit union and a bank? After working in this industry for over 20 years, I can go into detail about all the differences both big and small. However, the best way to explain the difference is that credit unions do everything banks do – we just do it better! We have a lot to offer at Carter Credit Union, and it’s a fact that because of our notfor-profit status, Carter offers financial products on the most favorable terms it can afford as well as better rates and lower fees than the average bank. There are many aspects that set Carter apart from other financial institutions. We’ve made, and continue to make, significant investments in our systems and our people, and these investments continue to pay off for us. This year will be Carter’s best financial year with assets topping $530 million. Our state-of-the-art technology has allowed us to serve customers not only locally but coast to coast. At Carter we offer every product and service your bank offers, which includes business lending and commercial deposit services. Our Personal Teller Machines provide face-to-face interaction with Carter representatives both in our lobbies and drive thru locations. This system provides many conveniences to our customers and allows us to provide extended hours. Carter recently rolled out CarterLIVE! our new face-to-face video banking platform. This platform allows you to apply for
a loan or open an account from your mobile phone or PC. For those that prefer visiting one of our branch locations, we can provide full service to you and look forward to seeing you. At Carter Credit Union, our top priority is providing services to our customers in their channel of choice. A service you will not find anywhere in Louisiana is our Free Auto Buying Consultant service. This service is available to customers and non-customers. Our consultants have years of experience in the auto industry, and their goal is to make certain you are receiving a great price on your auto purchase, fair value on your trade-in, and will even negotiate the pricing for everything banks do – we just do it better! We have a lot to offer you if you prefer. Carter’s consultants will also make certain you are not paying for unnecessary add-ons or overpaying for for-profit status, Carter offers financial products on the most fa- items such as warranties. To date, we have saved our customers thousands of dollars on their purchases, and we are proud to say that we have a lot of customers that are happy they There are many aspects that set Carter apart from other finan“Checked with Carter.” cial institutions. We’ve made, and continue to make, significant Everything we do at Carter resonates with the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” This philosophy is practiced daily at Carter as we deal on a more personal level with those who have less than excellent credit. Carter sees great value in Our state-of-the-art technology has allowed us to serve custom- keeping our lending decisions local and by humans. We underers not only locally but coast to coast. At Carter we offer every stand that some decisions require a deeper look and at Carter we are willing to take that look. When you have a financial need we hope you will consider Carter Credit Union. We look forward to seeing you! sentatives both in our lobbies and drive thru locations. This system provides many conveniences to our customers and allows — Joe Arnold, Chief Executive Officer us to provide extended hours. 8988 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport, LA 71106
318-864-9964 www.cartercu.org
a loan or open an account from your mobile phone or PC. For those that prefer visiting one of our branch locations, we can provide full service to you and look forward to seeing you. At Carter Credit Union, our top priority is providing services to our customers in their channel of choice. A service you will not find anywhere in Louisiana is our Free Auto Buying Consultant service. This service is available to customers and non-customers. Our consultants have years of experience in the auto industry, and their goal is to make certain you are receiving a great price on your auto purchase, fair value on your trade-in, and will even negotiate the pricing for you if you prefer. Carter’s consultants will also make certain you are not paying for unnecessary add-ons or overpaying for items such as warranties. To date, we have saved our customers thousands of dollars on their purchases, and we are proud to say that we have a lot of customers that are happy they “Checked with Carter.” Everything we do at Carter resonates with the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” This philosophy is practiced daily at Carter as we deal on a more personal level with those who have less than excellent credit. Carter sees great value in keeping our lending decisions local and by humans. We understand that some decisions require a deeper look and at Carter we are willing to take that look. When you have a financial need we hope you will consider Carter Credit Union. We look forward to seeing you! — Joe Arnold, Chief Executive Officer
Nearly fourteen years ago, a bright, self-driven graduate of Louisiana Tech University hung out a shingle in Shreveport to open his accounting firm, Chad M. Garland, CPA, LLC. He had become keenly aware land, CPA, LLC. He had become keenly aware early on in school of his abilities working with early on in school of his abilities working with numbers and had enjoyed the challenge of solv-numbers and had enjoyed the challenge of solv ing problems wherever math was concerned. ing problems wherever math was concerned. Upon earning his B.S. in accounting and his MBA, Upon earning his B.S. in accounting and his MBA, several attorney friends who also had recognized his gifts advised Chad to do the work he was born his gifts advised Chad to do the work he was born to do. And so, he did. Ask Chad and he’ll tell you he’s honored and proud to have one of the leading forensic and business to have one of the leading forensic and business valuation firms in the state. Not only does he help his own clients directly, he also is sought regular-his own clients directly, he also is sought regular ly to assist attorneys from all parts of the state in collecting financial information for their cases. Chad’s long list of certifications in forensic and fraud accounting and business valuation includes Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), American Society of Appraisers (ASA), Accredited in Business Valuation praisers (ASA), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA). Looking back over the years of his successful ca-Looking back over the years of his successful career, Chad gives this advice to anyone considering reer, Chad gives this advice to anyone considering the field of accounting: “Get as much education as possible, pass the CPA exam, and get a good men-possible, pass the CPA exam, and get a good mentor. Find an experienced practitioner and mentor who is willing to share their hard-earned lessons, who is willing to share their hard-earned lessons, so you won’t have to experience your own.” so you won’t have to experience your own.”
Main areas of expertise:
• Business Valuation • Forensic Accounting • Tax Services • Bookkeeping
900 Pierremont Rd, Ste 120 Shreveport, LA 71106 318.220.4416 www.chadgarlandcpa.com MEN AT WORK I 2021
900 Pierremont Rd, Ste 120
Where do you call home? I’ll help find you the right policy.
I’m Justin Marshall, your GEICO local agent. I have been in the insurance industry for over 10 years, and joined the GEICO family in 2010. I have owned my own Geico franchise for 3 years. I am a Shreveport, Louisiana native and a proud member of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and Bossier Chamber of Commerce. It brings me great joy knowing I have the opportunity to serve the communities of Shreveport and Northern Louisiana. As your local insurance agent, my staff and I are committed to giving you convenient and professional service with a personal touch. In addition to assisting you with all of your home and auto insurance needs, I can also help you with protecting your assets with my property and casualty license. Many years ago my mother encouraged me to go speak to an agent at another insurance company who later endorsed me to get an interview. Ever since then my passion has been to help and serve those that put their trust in me. I attribute my success in part to my hard work and determination, but I know I wouldn’t have been as driven if not for the Lord, my wife, and my kids. “Get planted, have a servant’s heart and stay committed to perfecting your craft.” — Justin Marshall
been in the insurance industry for over 10 years, and native and a proud member of the Greater Shreveport merce. It brings me great joy knowing I have the opportunity to serve the communities of Shreveport and Northand I are committed to giving you convenient and professional service with a personal touch. In addition to assisting you with all of your home and auto insurance needs, I can also help you with protecting your assets with my property and casualty license. Many years ago my mother encouraged me to go speak to an agent at another insurance company who later endorsed me to get an interview. Ever since then my passion has been to help and serve those that put their trust in me. I attribute my success in part to my hard work and determination, but I know I wouldn’t have been as driven if not for the Lord, my wife, and my kids. “Get planted, have a servant’s heart and stay committed to perfecting your craft.” — Justin Marshall
8510 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 318-742-3600
The Law Office of Larrion L. Hillman has focused exclusive-he Law Office of Larrion L. Hillman has focused exclusively on criminal defense and served Northeast Louisiana for over 15 years. When you enter the office, you immediately over 15 years. When you enter the office, you immediately feel the comfort dictated by Larrion. This sense of calm carries feel the comfort dictated by Larrion. This sense of calm carries throughout the staff. Perhaps this relaxed atmosphere is de-throughout the staff. Perhaps this relaxed atmosphere is derived from realizing you are clearly in a judgment-free zone.
How did you end up in your field?
After graduating from Louisiana State University in Baton After graduating from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, I spent some time working in south Louisiana. Practic-Rouge, I spent some time working in south Louisiana. Practicing law in Baton Rouge was an adventure, to say the least. The sheer volume of attorneys meant seldom working with the same person twice. I longed for something closer to home and an environment more conducive to getting to know your colleagues. vironment more conducive to getting to know your colleagues. It's best to know who you are working with because a reputation of honesty, integrity, and diligence goes a long way when pre-of honesty, integrity, and diligence goes a long way when presenting your clients' story to the prosecutor, the judge, or a jury. senting your clients' story to the prosecutor, the judge, or a jury.
Is there any advice you would you give to someone entering Is there any advice you would you give to someone entering the legal field?
First and foremost, don't go into law unless you have a passion First and foremost, don't go into law unless you have a passion for legal work. There are many types of law. I honestly struggled until I found my niche. An attorney practicing domestic law car-until I found my niche. An attorney practicing domestic law car ries the weight of who will be primarily responsible for the care of the children. That is a heavy burden to bear. Most people consider personal injury glamorous. They see the large settlements and think quick money; however, when you represent someone injured and may never work again, you have to set them up for everything from lost wages to future medical expenses. That can weigh on a person. I only practice in the criminal field because I fell in love with protecting people's rights. I found my passion in ensuring the constitutional rights of my clients are protected. There are a few ways I work toward ensuring my client's rights are protected:
ries the weight of who will be primarily responsible for the care of the children. That is a heavy burden to bear. Most people consider personal injury glamorous. They see the large settlements and think quick money; however, when you represent someone injured and may never work again, you have to set them up for everything from lost wages to future medical expenses. That can weigh on a person. I only practice in the criminal field because I fell in love with protecting people's rights. I found my passion in ensuring the constitutional rights of my clients are protected. There are a few ways I work toward ensuring my client's rights are protected:
1. 1. There are times I can exonerate a client. There are times I can exonerate a client. 2. 2. Some cases require me to mitigate the circumstances. Some cases require me to mitigate the circumstances. 3. 3. In some cases it's best to litigate and let the jury decide. In some cases it's best to litigate and let the jury decide.
I find criminal law the most stressful, challenging, and exciting I find criminal law the most stressful, challenging, and exciting because it is my job to protect the most fundamental of human because it is my job to protect the most fundamental of human rights, their freedom. rights, their freedom.
Who has inspired your success? Who has inspired your success?
People. The people I serve. As much of a cliche as that sounds, People. The people I serve. As much of a cliche as that sounds, it is true. We study the greats in law school, our founding fa-it is true. We study the greats in law school, our founding fathers who served our country and ensured individual freedom. thers who served our country and ensured individual freedom. As I established my practice, I realized I was more interested in As I established my practice, I realized I was more interested in working with and protecting people than large companies or the working with and protecting people than large companies or the government. I take pride in being there for my clients and their government. I take pride in being there for my clients and their families when they need me the most. families when they need me the most.
How can we reach you? How can we reach you?
My office is located at 1408 Airline Drive, Bossier City. You can My office is located at 1408 Airline Drive, Bossier City. You can also find me online at larrionhillman.com or on Facebook @lar-also find me online at larrionhillman.com or on Facebook @larrionlhillmanattorneyatlaw. rionlhillmanattorneyatlaw.
Stephen Tyer, DDS, Stephen R. Hooper, DDS, & Christopher Hooper, DDS Proudly Serving Bossier, Shreveport, Barksdale, & Surrounding Areas
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For over 30 years, Hooper Family Dentistry has been serving satisfied customers by providing dental needs in Bossier, Shreveport, Barksdale and surrounding areas. The magic of dentistry comes alive in the attractive smiling faces of so many satisfied customers. In this high-quality, family-friendly, peaceful atmosphere three experienced dentists listen carefully to their patient’s concerns and desires ensuring them of an exceptional dental experience. To them quality is more important than quantity, and each dentist is committed to giving their patients the very best dental care possible in the most comfortable environment possible.
or over 30 years, Hooper Family Dentistry has their patient’s concerns and desires ensuring them of an exceptional dental experience. To them quality is more important than quantity, and each dentist is committed to giving their patients the very best dental care possible in the most comfortable environment possible.
HOOPER FAMILY DENTISTRY TREATS PATIENTS LIKE HOOPER FAMILY DENTISTRY TREATS PATIENTS LIKE FAMILY AND WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT. YOU WILL FAMILY AND WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT. YOU WILL BE KNOWN BY YOUR NAME, NOT A NUMBER. BE KNOWN BY YOUR NAME, NOT A NUMBER. “I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO “I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME.” PHILIPPIANS 4:13 STRENGTHENS ME.” PHILIPPIANS 4:13
5148 Airline Drive, Bossier City, LA 5148 Airline Drive, Bossier City, LA 318.742.2272 318.742.2272 1613 Jimmie Davis Hwy Suite 1, Bossier City, LA 1613 Jimmie Davis Hwy Suite 1, Bossier City, LA 318.752.3939 318.752.3939 www.hooperfamilydentistry.com
Heath Crager
Crager LaBorde CPAs began with the purchase of the Charlie Marable Accounting firm in May of 2010 by Heath Crager, forming Heath Crager, CPA. In November of 2019 we moved to Line Avenue and changed the name to Crager LaBorde as Eric LaBorde had been a partner for some time. Eric joined the practice in 2011 and became a partner in January of 2018. Heath Crager graduated from LSUS in Accounting in December 1991. Heath worked in public accounting for 11 years, and then became the CFO for Storer Equipment Company. After 8 years he transitioned back to public accounting. In total he has 30 years in the industry. Eric LaBorde graduated in 1999 from LSUS with a degree in Management and Administration. Eric was working for the State of Louisiana when he went back to school and received his degree in Accounting from LSUS in 2013. He completed the requirements to be a CPA in 2016.
Crager LaBorde has had 11 consecutive years of growth. Our commitment to always complete engagements on time as well as partner with our clients to help them achieve their goals has been crucial in our growth. We only take clients on if we believe that we can execute the work on time and accurately. Our goal is to work with small to mid-sized companies and assist owners in achieving financial success by prorager LaBorde CPAs began with the purchase of viding accurate data in a timely fashion along with advice to help maximize profits and balance taxes. We have recently launched our newest platform CPA2GO. CPA. In November of 2019 we moved to Line Avenue and changed the name to Crager LaBorde as Eric LaBorde had been a partner for some time. Eric joined the practice in 2011 and became a partner in January of 2018. Heath Crager graduated from LSUS in Accounting in December 1991. Heath worked in public accounting for 11 years, and then became the CFO for Storer Equipment Company. After 8 years he transitioned back to public acThis app has been three years in the making and will appeal to the next generation of business owners and side hustle workers. This app will allow on the go tax and business advice without waiting on a phone call or setting up an office visit. This app can be downloaded from the Apple and Android app stores. This is not to replace CPA’s but just be another tool for business owners to use as they need it. — CRAGER LABORDE, CPAS, LLC
Crager LaBorde has had 11 consecutive years of growth. Our commitment to always complete engagements on time as well as partner with our clients to help them achieve their goals has been crucial in our growth. We only take clients on if we believe that we can execute the work on time and accurately. Our goal is to work with small to mid-sized companies and assist owners in achieving financial success by providing accurate data in a timely fashion along with advice to help maximize profits and balance taxes. We have recently launched our newest platform CPA2GO. This app has been three years in the making and will appeal to the next generation of business owners and side hustle workers. This app will allow on the go tax and business advice without waiting on a phone call or setting up an office visit. This app can be downloaded from the Apple and Android app stores. This is not to replace CPA’s but just be another tool for business owners to use as they need it. — CRAGER LABORDE, CPAS, LLC
Eric LaBorde
Pepito knew opening a restaurant business would be challenging even under normal circumstances; however, in March of 2020, Pepito opened his restaurant doors amidst a pandemic. Bypassing the mindset of having to reinvent himself, he chose to invent himself— adapting his restaurant to the ever-changing climate we were living in. Pepito optimistically believes that new opportunities would present themselves and be the key to Pepito’s & Co.’s success during these times. While the year 2020 crushed independent restaurants across the country, Pepito adopted his restaurant’s Lucha Libra mascot’s fighting mentality, defying all obstacles even when the decks were stacked against him from the beginning. The people of Shreveport/Bossier have continued to watch Pepito as he sails out of the storm in his quest to make his business successful. Pepito has faced many challenges in life. From migrating to America, starting work as a busboy, working his way to
server, then to maitre‘d, and rising to management position. All in preparation for him to become a restaurant owner who opened his epito knew opening a restaurant business would be doors during a pandemic then forging through our City’s rant doors amidst a pandemic. Bypassing the mindset of 2020 Sneauxmageddon. Despite all, Peadapting his restaurant to the ever-changing climate we were living in. Pepito optimistically believes that new opportunities would present themselves and be the key to pito continues to inspire the hottest restaurant and bar in Shreveport. What is the secret sauce to Pepito’s success? It is the across the country, Pepito adopted his restaurant’s Lucha Libra mascot’s fighting mentality, defying all obstacles even when the decks were stacked against him from the kind of energy he projects to his team and customers— the kind of energy that people gravitate towards and want to be around. And of course, Pepito’s & Co.’s excellent food and spirits. tinued to watch Pepito as he sails out of the storm in his — PEPITO MUNOZ, OWNER, PEPITO’S & CO.
server, then to maitre‘d, and rising to management position. All in preparation for him to become a restaurant owner who opened his doors during a pandemic then forging through our City’s 2020 Sneauxmageddon. Despite all, Pepito continues to inspire the hottest restaurant and bar in Shreveport. What is the secret sauce to Pepito’s success? It is the kind of energy he projects to his team and customers— the kind of energy that people gravitate towards and want to be around. And of course, Pepito’s & Co.’s excellent food and spirits. — PEPITO MUNOZ, OWNER, PEPITO’S & CO.
The Coronavirus Pandemic and the many ensuing “long Covid” medical conditions have made people across the world realize how important an accurate diagnosis is to anyone suffering from illness or pain. Dr. Stephen W. Wheat is a skilled, knowledgeable medical diagnostician who has been recognized as one of Louisiana’s Top Docs by Louisiana Life Magazine and by National Public Radio (NPR) as an electrodiagnostic expert. He is dedicated to helping people understand what is causing them pain and suffering. He wants his patients to know that they are being heard and treated by an experienced and highly credentialed physician, committed to doing what he can to return them to good health.
Dr. Wheat has practiced electrodiagnostic medicine in Northwest Louisiana for more than 30 years. He has performed greater than 17,000 electrodiagnostic procedures and 14,000 neuromuscular and skeletal ultrasound procedures to help diagnose or rule out nerve and muscle disorders. These disorders include carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatic nerve problems, herniated disk disease, and unsuccessful neck or back surgery. Most recently they also include nerve damage as linked to “long Covid” symptoms. Dr. Wheat has one of the only accredited labs in the region. Dr. Wheat has recently been recognized nationally and internationally as the leader of a team using the cutting edge technology of a hand-held ultrasound to diagnose Hansen’s disease or Leprosy. In the fall of 2021, this work was cited in a global paper written by researchers from the Department of Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bangalore, India and the Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, The Netherlands. His team’s new Hansen’s disease research will help to provide early and accurate diagnosis of this disease that has left its mark on history and that still today affects 4 million people across the world, with 200,000 new cases recorded each year. It is another commitment by Dr. Wheat to advance medical diagnostics across the globe. Dr. Wheat is a charter member of physicians in the country to receive the Certificate of Added Qualification in Neuromuscular Ultrasound from the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. This added certification Photo credit to Mollie Corbett uniquely qualifies Dr. Wheat to diagnose the exact cause of neuromuscular and skeletal pain. He is the only neuromuscular ultrasound certified physician in Northwest Louisiana using ultrasound as a non-invasive, visual approach to diagnosing the cause of neuromuscular and skeletal pain. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently reached out to Dr. Wheat to create a new code for ultrasound in the extremity for nerves. Dr. Wheat is a graduate of Louisiana State University Medical School, Shreveport. He earned a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans. In 1997, Dr. Wheat completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, and then earned a board certification in Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Wheat has served as a member of the Mayo Clinic Professional Practice and Professional Program Committees of the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine and is a regular guest lecturer recognized as one of Louisiana’s Top Docs by Louisiana Life at the Baylor College of Medicine: Department of Neurology, Houston, Texas. Dr. Wheat has offices in Shreveport at 1453 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 212, ACS Building #1 (side entry) and in Natchiand highly credentialed physician, committed to doing what he toches at 138 East 5th St. Appointments may be made by calling 318-352-4477. Visit www.wheatmedical.com to learn more.
Dr. Wheat has practiced electrodiagnostic medicine in Northwest Louisiana for more than 30 years. He has performed greater than 17,000 electrodiagnostic procedures and 14,000 neuromuscular and skeletal ultrasound procedures to help diagnose or rule out nerve and muscle disorders. These disorders include carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatic nerve problems, herniated disk disease, and unsuccessful neck or back surgery. Most recently they also include nerve damage as linked to “long Covid” symptoms. Dr. Wheat has one of the only accredited labs in the region. Dr. Wheat has recently been recognized nationally and internationally as the leader of a team using the cutting edge technology of a hand-held ultrasound to diagnose Hansen’s disease or Leprosy. In the fall of 2021, this work was cited in a global paper written by researchers from the Department of Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bangalore, India and the Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, The Netherlands. His team’s new Hansen’s disease research will help to provide early and accurate diagnosis of this disease that has left its mark on history and that still today affects 4 million people across the world, with 200,000 new cases recorded each year. It is another commitment by Dr. Wheat to advance medical diagnostics across the globe. Dr. Wheat is a charter member of physicians in the country to receive the Certificate of Added Qualification in Neuromuscular Ultrasound from the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. This added certification uniquely qualifies Dr. Wheat to diagnose the exact cause of neuromuscular and skeletal pain. He is the only neuromuscular ultrasound certified physician in Northwest Louisiana using ultrasound as a non-invasive, visual approach to diagnosing the cause of neuromuscular and skeletal pain. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently reached out to Dr. Wheat to create a new code for ultrasound in the extremity for nerves. Dr. Wheat is a graduate of Louisiana State University Medical School, Shreveport. He earned a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans. In 1997, Dr. Wheat completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, and then earned a board certification in Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Wheat has served as a member of the Mayo Clinic Professional Practice and Professional Program Committees of the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine and is a regular guest lecturer at the Baylor College of Medicine: Department of Neurology, Houston, Texas. Dr. Wheat has offices in Shreveport at 1453 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 212, ACS Building #1 (side entry) and in Natchitoches at 138 East 5th St. Appointments may be made by calling 318-352-4477. Visit www.wheatmedical.com to learn more.
JOSHUA K. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AT LAW, LLC ATTORNEY AT LAW, LLC
PERSONAL INJURY AND CRIMINAL LAW
Joshua K. Williams was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is a 2003 graduate of Capt. Shreve High School. In 2009, Williams received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of New Orleans. He went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center in 2013. During his time at Southern University, Williams served as 3L Class Representative and the director of corporate relations for the Southern Region of the Black Law Students Association. Williams was also a junior staff writer for the Louisiana Public Defender. Williams was hired straight out of law school in 2014 by the late Caddo district attorney Charles Scott as a misdemeanor assistant district attorney in Judge Katherine Dorroh’s court. He spent five years fighting for victims and conducted over twenty jury trials as First Chair – resulting in a 96 percent conviction rate. Williams has presented at numerous continuing law enforcement training for the Shreveport Police Department and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. During his time at the DA’s Office, Joshua also maintained a part-time private practice where he primarily assisted clients in personal injury matters. In December 2019, Williams transitioned into private prac-
Louisiana. He is a 2003 graduate of Capt. Shreve High tice full-time. He now fights for injured parties as well as those
School. In 2009, Williams received a Bachelor of Science charged with crimes across Louisiana. in Business Administration from University of New Orleans. Williams is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Assosity Law Center in 2013. During his time at Southern Universi ciation. He is a graduate of the 2016-17 LSBA Leadership Class, and since that time has served as Eighth District Representative of corporate relations for the Southern Region of the Black Law of the LSBA Young Lawyers Division. He enjoys giving back to his community through several organizations, including Community Renewal International. He Williams was hired straight out of law school in 2014 by the late also supports Shreveport Parks and Recreation athletic and youth programs. tant district attorney in Judge Katherine Dorroh’s court. He spent five years fighting for victims and conducted over twenty forcement training for the Shreveport Police Department and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. During his time at the DA’s Office, Joshua also maintained a part-time private practice where he primarily assisted clients in personal injury matters. In December 2019, Williams transitioned into private practice full-time. He now fights for injured parties as well as those charged with crimes across Louisiana. Williams is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association. He is a graduate of the 2016-17 LSBA Leadership Class, and since that time has served as Eighth District Representative of the LSBA Young Lawyers Division. He enjoys giving back to his community through several organizations, including Community Renewal International. He also supports Shreveport Parks and Recreation athletic and youth programs.
9284 Linwood Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106 9284 Linwood Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106 p. 318-562-1140 • f. 318-562-1141 p. 318-562-1140 • f. 318-562-1141 www.joshuakwilliams.com www.joshuakwilliams.com
Caitlin Busada, MD
One St. Mary Place, Shreveport, LA 71101
Unrivaled care for women & children.
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As the only hospital with obstetrician-gynecologists As the only hospital with obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYNs) and anesthesiologists on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, we offer the comfort you a day, seven days a week, we offer the comfort you want with the most advanced care. Designated as a Birth-Ready facility, our verified quality and as a Birth-Ready facility, our verified quality and outcomes provide for peace of mind for patients and family during their birthing experience. Focused on family during their birthing experience. Focused on the needs of women and children, our team of OB/GYNs and pediatricians includes two OB/GYNs and pediatricians includes two maternal-fetal medicine specialists and more than maternal-fetal medicine specialists and more than 20 full-time pediatric specialists and subspecialists. 20 full-time pediatric specialists and subspecialists. Our St. Mary Medical Center offers Our St. Mary Medical Center offers private labor private labor and delivery suites and fully renovated postpartum and delivery suites and fully renovated postpartum suites in our recently expanded perinatal area: in our recently expanded perinatal area: a $7.5 million renovation creating 25 more new a $7.5 million renovation creating 25 more new patient rooms. patient rooms. The newly renovated 40-bed Level III Neonatal The newly renovated 40-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is staffed by five Neonatologists and 10 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners Neonatologists and 10 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners offering the area’s most advanced newborn care with seamless connections to Ochsner’s Level IV NICU, the highest designation awarded in the state, NICU, the highest designation awarded in the state, should the need arise. While a room service program is available for While a room service program is available for patients with a special first meal after delivery, patients with a special first meal after delivery, visitors will enjoy chef’s cuisine at the recently visitors will enjoy chef’s cuisine at the recently renovated Café Dubuis, Starbucks® coffee at the renovated Café Dubuis, Starbucks new coffee shop and free Wi-Fi. new coffee shop and free Wi-Fi. Providing an excellent experience for you:
• Spacious labor and delivery suites each, with 32” television • State-of-the-art labor and delivery operating rooms State-of-the-art labor and delivery operating rooms • Fully renovated postpartum suites each, with 42” television Fully renovated postpartum suites each, with 42” television • Large windows with a view of Downtown Shreveport Large windows with a view of Downtown Shreveport and the Historic Highland area • Lactation consultants Lactation consultants • Hugs® (state-of-the-art infant protection system) (state-of-the-art infant protection system) • Nurses’ station conveniently next to patient rooms Nurses’ station conveniently next to patient rooms • Childbirth education classes • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
