Atty. John Whitney Pesnell

Atty. John Whitney Pesnell

Mr. John Whitney Pesnell is a lawyer practicing commercial, oil & gas, construction & development and 16 other areas of law.

Shreveport Shreveport 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (318) 684-2326 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Whitney Pesnell at a glance

John Whitney Pesnell is a Partner based in Shreveport, Louisiana, practicing at The Pesnell Law Firm A Professional Law Corporation. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on contracts, discrimination, trusts, probate, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1985), U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1987), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (1988), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1988). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D. Northwestern, 1984) and Louisiana Tech University (B.S.M.E., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Shreveport, Louisiana State, and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas District of Columbia Bar American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Serands clients in Shreveport, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Whitney Pesnell is a lawyer practicing commercial, oil & gas, construction & development and 16 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S.M.E. degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at The Pesnell Law Firm A Professional Law Corporation in Shreveport, LA

Practice Areas Explained

John Whitney Pesnell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Whitney Pesnell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Workplace Discrimination

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Trusts

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Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Whitney Pesnell

Where is John Whitney Pesnell's law office located?
John Whitney Pesnell's law practice is located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The firm is The Pesnell Law Firm A Professional Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Whitney Pesnell handle?
John Whitney Pesnell focuses on contracts, discrimination, trusts, probate, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has John Whitney Pesnell practiced law?
John Whitney Pesnell has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Whitney Pesnell go to law school?
John Whitney Pesnell earned their education at (J.D. Northwestern, 1984); (B.S.M.E., 1981).
How can I contact John Whitney Pesnell for a consultation?
You can contact John Whitney Pesnell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Whitney Pesnell received?
John Whitney Pesnell's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Northwestern
Louisiana State University
- 1984
B.S.M.E.
Louisiana Tech University
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1988
Texas
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and Eleventh Circuits, and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996

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