Atty. Mark E. Gilliam
Mark Gilliam was a longtime partner in the firm and now uses his extensive expertise in serving as Of Counsel to Wilkinson, Carmody & Gilliam. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Shreveport, LA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Mark E. Gilliam at a Glance
Mark E. Gilliam is an Of Counsel based in Shreveport, Louisiana, practicing at Wilkinson, Carmody & Gilliam. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1981) and U.S. District Court, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1981). Educated at Louisiana State University Law Center (J.D., 1981) and University of Arkansas (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Shreveport Bar Association Louisiana State Bar Association Fifth Federal Circuit Bar Association Federal Bar Association National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Shreveport, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark E. Gilliam
- Mark Gilliam was a longtime partner in the firm and now uses his extensive expertise in serving as Of Counsel to Wilkinson, Carmody & Gilliam
- He is also a Certified Public Accountant
- His practice areas include business and commercial litigation, employment law, construction law, railroad defense, nursing home, and medical malpractice defense and insurance defense
- He has extensive litigation experience in Corporate and Commercial matters as well as nursing home and malpractice defense, and defense of personal injury cases
- He also has handled a large number of corporate transactional matters
- He is a member of the Shreveport, Louisiana State, and Federal Fifth Circuit Bar Associations, the Society of Louisiana CPAs, the American Institute of CPAs, the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel, and the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, and is a master in the Harry V. Booth and Judge Henry A. Politz American Inn of Court
Practice Areas Explained
Mark E. Gilliam's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark E. Gilliam handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Shreveport.
Medical Malpractice in Shreveport
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Employment Law in Shreveport
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Business & Corporate Law in Shreveport
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Civil Litigation in Shreveport
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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 Mark E. Gilliam
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 Mark E. Gilliam's practice in the field of medical malpractice, employment, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark E. Gilliam brings 45+ 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 and U.S. District Court, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Mark E. Gilliam can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, employment, and business, Mark E. Gilliam 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 Mark E. Gilliam 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 Mark E. Gilliam Handles in Shreveport
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