Atty. Grant E. Summers
Omicron Delta Kappa. Member, Louisiana Law Review, 1994-1995.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Shreveport, LA · 31+ Years Experience
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About Grant E. Summers at a Glance
Grant E. Summers is a Managing Partner based in Shreveport, Louisiana, practicing at Davidson Summers Hearne Martin & Powell LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on formation, trademark, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1995), U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1996), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (2002), and Arkansas (2008). Educated at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (J.D. Member, 1995) and Louisiana State University, Shreveport (B.S., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Shreveport, Louisiana State and American (Member, Business Law, Intellectual Property and Litigation Sections) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Shreveport, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Grant E. Summers
- Omicron Delta Kappa
- Member, Louisiana Law Review, 1994-1995
Author
- "Erisa Preemption of "Direct" and "Indirect" Community Property Interests," 55 La
- Law Rev. 409 (1994)
- Member, Harry V. Booth Inn of Court (Associate, 1997-1999; Barrister, 2000-2007)
- Assistant Bar Examiner, Committee on Bar Admissions, Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana (2006—)
Practice Areas Explained
Grant E. Summers's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Grant E. Summers handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Shreveport.
Business Formation in Shreveport
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Trademark Law in Shreveport
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Probate in Shreveport
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Estate Planning & Probate in Shreveport
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Shreveport
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Shreveport
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Shreveport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Shreveport Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Shreveport-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Shreveport Choose Grant E. Summers
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Grant E. Summers's practice in the field of formation, trademark, probate, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Grant E. Summers brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, Grant E. Summers can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, trademark, and probate, Grant E. Summers can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Shreveport
A Shreveport-based practice means Grant E. Summers attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Grant E. Summers Handles in Shreveport
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