Building the Future
ABOUT BLANCHARD WALKER
The vision of our founders and partners through nearly a century has crafted for us a rich and distinguished history with a tradition of excellence and great promise for the future.
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Our Commitment
We are committed to delivering excellent legal services to our clients promptly, efficiently and with results always in the forefront. The performance of our lawyers and staff has attracted the attention of attorneys throughout the country who frequently discuss cases with us and refer to us discerning clients from throughout Louisiana and the United States.
As the needs of our clients have grown and become more diversified, Blanchard Walker has evolved to meet those needs. Today, Blanchard Walker offers a diverse array of legal services to its corporate and individual clients and is comprised of a motivated and dedicated team of lawyers and staff whose talents and experience benefit clients in many practice areas. We blend traditional values with innovative practice concepts and, as always, a dedication to the law and to our clients.
Experience
A Firm Foundation
Founded in 1917 as Goldstein & Walker, a partnership of Elias Goldstein and Henry C. Walker, Jr., our firm quickly became a major player in the growing economy of North Louisiana, spurred at that time by the emerging oil and gas industry. Within a year, Goldstein & Walker added as a partner former Louisiana Governor Newton C. Blanchard. Throughout our history, we have remained closely identified with the oil and gas industry and have been involved in numerous landmark court decisions in the field.
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Our Honors
We are fortunate to have been selected as one of the two Louisiana representatives of Meritas Law Firms Worldwide (Meritas), a worldwide organization of independent business law and litigation firms.
Meritas currently has nearly 200 member firms with practices in all major U.S. cities, 60 countries and on six continents. Through Blanchard Walker’s affiliation with Meritas, our clients have ready access to quality legal representation and consultation virtually anywhere in the world. In addition, Meritas firms help Blanchard Walker provide legal services in technical areas of concentration, even if Blanchard Walker lawyers do not have experience in those areas.
Our Mission
• To translate law into action on behalf of our clients.
• To offer a broad range of services delivered by skilled professionals.
• To maintain resources and technology for the efficient, effective delivery of services.
• To uphold standards of excellence that reflect positively on our firm and our clients.
• To commit to a continuing leadership role in the legal profession.
News
Blanchard Walker Celebrates Jerry Edwards
Jerry Edwards Makes History as First Black Federal Judge in Louisiana Western District Jerry Edwards has etched his name in history as the first Black federal judge in Louisiana's Western District, marking a watershed moment in judicial diversity and legal excellence....
Blanchard Walker Re-Elects President
Shreveport, Louisiana–April 19, 2024–Blanchard Walker’s shareholders and directors re-elected Melissa Flores as the President of the firm. Flores has held this esteemed position since 2023. President Melissa Flores noted, “I am really proud that Blanchard Walker has...
Blanchard Walker Welcomes Calvin Combs
Blanchard Walker is pleased to announce the addition of Calvin Combs as a new Associate Attorney. Calvin joined Blanchard Walker after taking the bar exam in July 2023. Calvin is a 2017 graduate of Louisiana Tech University and a 2023 dual graduate of Mississippi...