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Contact Us Today 337-238-4704Providing Fair and Honest Representation for over 25 Years
Here at Williams & Nelson, we believe in solid client-attorney relationships based on honesty, respect, and integrity. Our skilled attorneys offer legal representation regarding you, your family, or your business by serving clients from Leesville, LA, and surrounding areas. Most importantly, we care about our clients and have maintained relationships that have spanned generations. Let us be your trusted attorneys for any legal issues that may arise.

Serving Leesville & Surrounding Communities
Trusted Legal Representation
We began our practice in 1995 to help those in Central and Southwest Louisiana have access to affordable legal services and quality attorneys. For the past 25 years, Williams & Nelson have provided legal advice and representation to thousands in Leesville, LA, and surrounding areas. From criminal defense to personal injury and family law, Clay Williams and Lisa Nelson are dedicated to representing their clients’ best interests and achieving ideal results.

Clay Williams
Clay Williams is an experienced attorney serving Vernon Parish, LA, and surrounding areas, for more than 21 years. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 1989; and Southern University Law in 1992. Since 1993, Williams has served as a public defender for the 30th Judicial District Court, giving trusted representation to defendants. He has been a Prosecutor and Magistrate for the Town of Rosepine since 1996. He is a former prosecutor of Leesville, LA.
Williams has a concentration in succession, personal injury, property work, deeds, family law, and criminal defense. Representing both plaintiffs and defendants, Clay has a reputation for hard work, compassion, and fairness for all of his clients.

Lisa Nelson
Lisa Nelson is a skilled attorney serving Leesville, LA, and surrounding areas. She graduated from Louisiana State University in 1989 and Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center in 1992. Since 1993, she has been a public defender for the 30th Judicial District Court. Lisa also serves as both a prosecutor and attorney for the City of Leesville.
In 2018, Lisa Nelson received the 10:1 Blackstone Award for Criminal Defense in State of Louisiana v Espree from the Louisiana Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Her dedicated work and vigilance help exonerate victims in complex cases against an oppressive criminal system. With a concentration in municipal work, criminal defense, family law, property work, and deeds, Lisa offers her clients personalized attention and quality representation.
Representation We Provide
Let our team of trusted and honest professionals at Williams & Nelson represent you in your next case. Located in Leesville, LA, and serving all of Central and Southwest Louisiana, we treat our clients the way we would like to be treated: with respect, honesty, and integrity. Whether your situation involves personal injury, criminal defense, or divorce, having our knowledgeable attorneys in your corner is your best shot at winning the case.
Family Law
We represent clients in family law matters, including:
- Child Support & Enforcement
- Child Custody
- Adoption
- Spousal Support
- Contempt
- Name Change
- Disavowal & Filiation
- Divorce & Annulment
- Paternity
Estate Planning
Making plans in advance is always intelligent, especially when it means protecting your loved ones. Meet with Williams & Nelson to discuss all your estate planning needs, and we’ll help come up with a plan suited for your needs.
Count on us for:
- Wills
- Probate & Succession
Real Estate Law
Buying a house has never been more stressful, which is why you need Williams & Nelson. Our team helps navigate the legal landscape of purchasing a property. We also help with all documents about purchase agreements, mortgage documents, and other forms necessary to buy or sell your home.
We represent clients for real estate matters, including:
- Community Property & Partitions
- Real Estate; Lease & Contract
- Interdiction & Tutorship
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Notary Service
Client Resources
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Williams & Nelson
Leesville, LA, 71496
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Closed from 12PM-1PM daily for lunch