The Washington Law Firm represents public and private boards, municipalities, and public bodies in state and federal court. The firm also has experience in municipal liability claims and personal injury defense.
Based in Shreveport, the firm serves clients in Louisiana and Texas and maintains offices in Shreveport, Natchitoches, and Dallas. Whether the matter involves a municipality, a board, a public body, or another institutional client, the firm provides litigation counsel backed by courtroom experience and public-entity experience.
Who We Represent
The Washington Law Firm provides representation for:
- Public and private boards
- Municipalities
- Public bodies
- Government entities
- Businesses
- Institutional clients
- Private parties involved in civil disputes connected to government or public-entity matters
Matters We Handle
Municipal Liability Defense
The firm has experience in municipal liability claims. When a municipality or public body is faced with a legal claim, the firm provides defense representation aimed at protecting the client’s interests in court.
Personal Injury Defense
The firm also has experience in personal injury defense. This includes defense-side representation in matters involving bodily injury claims asserted against municipalities, boards, public bodies, or other institutional clients.
State Court Litigation
The Washington Law Firm represents clients in Louisiana and Texas state courts in civil and government litigation matters.
Federal Court Litigation
The firm also represents clients in federal court. Alex Washington Jr. is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Board and Public-Body Representation
The firm’s civil and government litigation practice includes representation of public and private boards and public bodies in matters that require careful preparation, clear legal strategy, and experienced advocacy.
Why Clients Choose Alex Washington Jr.
Alex James Washington Jr. is the managing partner of The Washington Law Firm. He served as a clerk for the Attorney General’s office for two years while in law school. He serves as City Attorney for the City of Natchitoches, Town Attorney for the Village of Natchez, special counsel for the City of Shreveport, and attorney for the Grambling University Foundation.
His background also includes service as a former Assistant District Attorney for Caddo and a former Assistant Parish Attorney for the Caddo Parish Commission. He has served as Municipal Bond Counsel for the City of Shreveport, the Shreveport-Bossier Port Commission, the City of Mansfield, the City of Natchitoches, and St. Gabriel. He currently serves as hearing officer for the Town of Marksville and formerly served as Ad Hoc Judge Pro Tempore in Shreveport City Court.
Alex Washington Jr. is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state courts, all Texas state courts, the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Louisiana and Texas Service Area
The Washington Law Firm serves clients in Louisiana and Texas. The firm’s primary office is in Shreveport, with additional offices in Natchitoches and Dallas. That footprint supports representation in civil and government litigation matters involving municipalities, boards, public bodies, businesses, and institutional clients across both states.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is civil and government litigation?
Civil and government litigation includes representation of public and private boards, municipalities, and public bodies in state and federal court, along with matters involving municipal liability claims and personal injury defense.
Do you represent municipalities and public bodies?
Yes. The Washington Law Firm represents municipalities, public bodies, and public and private boards.
Can your firm handle state and federal court matters?
Yes. The firm handles matters in state and federal court, and Alex Washington Jr. is admitted in Louisiana and Texas state courts as well as the relevant federal courts listed on the site.
Do you serve clients outside Shreveport?
Yes. The firm maintains offices in Shreveport, Natchitoches, and Dallas and serves clients in Louisiana and Texas.
What kinds of entities do you represent in this practice area?
The firm represents public and private boards, municipalities, public bodies, government entities, businesses, and institutional clients.
Contact The Washington Law Firm
If you need representation in a civil or government litigation matter, contact The Washington Law Firm to discuss your situation. The firm’s primary office is located at 1700 Irving Place, Suite A, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101. The firm also maintains offices in Natchitoches and Dallas.