Atty. W. Alan Pesnell

Atty. W. Alan Pesnell

W. Alan Pesnell is a lawyer practicing business and commercial law, business and commercial litigation, probate and 2 other areas of law.

Alexandria Alexandria 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (318) 269-6442 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About W. Alan Pesnell at a glance

W. Alan Pesnell is a Partner based in Alexandria, Louisiana, practicing at Alan Pesnell Lawyer, L.L.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1994), U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana (1994), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1994), and U.S. Tax Court (1994). Educated at Louisiana State University and A&M College (J.D. University, 1994) and Northeast Louisiana University (B.B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Alexandria, Shreveport, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Institute of Management Accountants. Serands clients in Alexandria, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • W. Alan Pesnell is a lawyer practicing business and commercial law, business and commercial litigation, probate and 2 other areas of law
  • W. Alan received a B.B.A. degree from Northeast Louisiana University in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • W. Alan practices at Alan Pesnell Lawyer, L.L.C. in Alexandria, LA

Practice Areas Explained

W. Alan Pesnell's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

W. Alan Pesnell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Alexandria 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 W. Alan Pesnell

Where is W. Alan Pesnell's law office located?
W. Alan Pesnell's law practice is located in Alexandria, Louisiana. The firm is Alan Pesnell Lawyer, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. Alan Pesnell handle?
W. Alan Pesnell focuses on trusts, probate, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has W. Alan Pesnell practiced law?
W. Alan Pesnell has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did W. Alan Pesnell go to law school?
W. Alan Pesnell earned their education at (J.D. University, 1994); (B.B.A., 1987).
How can I contact W. Alan Pesnell for a consultation?
You can contact W. Alan 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 W. Alan Pesnell received?
W. Alan Pesnell's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. University
Louisiana State University and A&M College
- 1994
B.B.A.
Northeast Louisiana University
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1994

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