Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers
Personal Injury | Serving Ruston, LA
318-703-3345Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers, is a law firm in Ruston, Louisiana with experience resolving cases in Personal Injury.
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Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers is a dedicated personal injury law firm with six physical office locations including Shreveport, Bossier City, and Covington. The firm specializes exclusively in high-stakes injury cases, handling everything from motor vehicle and 18-wheeler accidents to severe industrial, oilfield, and maritime disasters. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, their trial-ready team focuses on securing substantial recoveries for catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
Call 318-703-3345 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Trey Morris
Bar Admissions:
- Louisiana State Bar (admitted 2002)
- State Bar of Texas (admitted 2014)
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Education:
- Juris Doctor -- Southern University Law Center
- Bachelor of Arts -- L.S.U.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Louisiana Association for Justice -- Board of Governors
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Justin Dewett
Bar Admissions:
- Louisiana State Bar (admitted 2010)
- State Bar of Texas (admitted 2017)
Education:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) -- Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- L.S.U.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Louisiana Association for Justice -- Board of Governors
Brian F. Trainor
Bar Admissions:
- Louisiana State Bar
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Education:
- Juris Doctor -- Southern University Law Center
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Mr. Trainor is recognized by TopVerdict for Top 10 Personal Injury Settlements in Louisiana (2024).
Elizabeth Hancock
Bar Admissions:
- Louisiana State Bar (admitted 2014)
- State Bar of Texas (admitted 2022)
Education:
- Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Criminal Justice -- Community College of the Air Force
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Resource Management -- Park University
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) -- Mississippi College
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) -- Mississippi College School of Law
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Louisiana Association for Justice
- Texas State Bar Association
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Military Spouse JD Network
- Distinguished Justice Advocates
- America’s Top 100 High-Stakes Litigators (2024, 2025)
Josh Powell
Bar Admissions:
- Louisiana State Bar
- State Bar of Texas
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology -- Louisiana Tech University
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Meghan Nolen
Bar Admissions:
Louisiana State Bar
Education:
- Juris Doctor -- Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance -- L.S.U.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Member of the Louisiana Association for Justice
- Member of Louisiana State Bar Association.
Joseph B. Odom
Bar Admissions:
Louisiana State Bar (admitted 2019)
Education:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) -- Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center
- Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law (D.C.L.) -- Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- TopVerdict with Top 100 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements in the United States (2022)
- Top 10 Personal Injury Settlements in Louisiana (2023 and 2024)
Caitlin Nerren
Bar Admissions:
- Louisiana State Bar
- State Bar of Texas
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts -- University of Texas at Austin
- Juris Doctor -- Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center
Seth Blackledge
Bar Admissions:
- Louisiana State Bar
- The Mississippi Bar
Education:
- Juris Doctor -- University of Miami School of Law
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Admiralty Law -- Tulane University
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Mr. Blackledge earned the Edward A. Dodd Jr. Award from Tulane University’s Maritime Law Center in recognition of outstanding achievement in the graduate study of admiralty law.
Austin Townsend
Bar Admissions:
Louisiana State Bar
Education:
- Juris Doctorate -- Southern University Law Center
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- Northwestern State University
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2025 and 2026
Maliyah Shavers
Bar Admissions:
- Louisiana State Bar
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy -- University of Nevada, Reno
- Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) -- Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) -- Southern University Law Center
Lane Robinson
Bar Admissions:
Louisiana State Bar
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology from Northwestern State University
- Juris Doctor from the Southern University Law Center
Coleman Nerren
Bar Admissions:
Louisiana State Bar
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Economics -- Louisiana State University
- Juris Doctor -- Southern University Law Center
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