×
Go back to Martindale-Avvo ➔

Gold, Weems, Bruser, Sues & Rundell A Professional Law CorporationDirector
Dorrell J. Brister
Pro

Dorrell J. Brister

4.9
5 reviews

2001 MacArthur Drive, P.O. Box 6118, Alexandria, LA 71307-6118

Commercial Law, Trusts and Estates and Taxation

About Dorrell J. Brister

Order of the Coif; Phi Kappa Phi. Co-Winner, Robert Lee Tullis Moot Court Competition, 1987. Member, Louisiana State University Jessup International Law Moot Court Team—District Winner and Semi-Finalist in National Competition, 1987. Member, Moot Court Board, 1986-1987. Certified Public Accountant, Louisiana, 1980. Lecturer: Louisiana State University Law Center, Continuing Legal Education, "Selected Areas of Finance Under Chapter 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code," 1991; "General Information, Scope and Nature of Secured Transactions, 1989; "Successions Revision of the 1997 Louisiana Legislature—What is its Impact?" 1998; "Opening and Administering the Small Estate," 2002; Southern University Law Center, Continuing Legal Education, "Agricultural and Timber Financing," 1990. Lecturer: Louisiana State Bar Association, "Basic Principles of Louisiana Estate Planning and Estate Taxes," 2000; "How (not) to Screw up on Administration: Non-Probate Assets, Tax Allocation Issues and other Favorites," 2001; "Recent Developments in Successions and Donations, 2003.

 

Dorrell J. Brister (Alexandria, Louisiana) View website

Awards

Client Reviewed
This badge is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by a past client.
Champion Badge Reviewed
AV Preeminent Peer Rated
This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Dorrell J. Brister got this award in 2021

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Notable Rating

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Top Contributor

Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.

Avvo Client Choice

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Reviews for Dorrell J. Brister

Have you consulted or hired this lawyer?

Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.

Write a Review

Overall Rating
4.9
See All Reviews
5
5.0
Lawyers.com
1
4.9
Martindale
4
Avvo
Not yet reviewed
Showing 1-1 of 1 client reviews from Lawyers.com
Lawyers.com Rating Snapshot
5 stars
100%
4 stars
0%
3 stars
0%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%
What do people say on Lawyers.com?
Communication
5.0
Quality of Service
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
May 09, 2012
Hired Attorney Dorrell J. Brister

My daughter passed away without a will. Mrs. Brister was very helpful with all the matters related to my daughter's succession. Mrs. Brister was always very professional and I would recommend Mrs. Brister and Gold, Weems, Bruser, Sues & Rundell to anyone that needs help with wills or estates.

From the Martindale-Avvo Legal Network

Services

Areas of Law

  • Commercial Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Taxation

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Director
    Firm Name
    Gold, Weems, Bruser, Sues & Rundell A Professional Law Corporation
  • Additional Links
    http://www.goldweems.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, Louisiana
    1988, Texas
    1987, Supreme Court of Louisiana
    1988, Supreme Court of Texas, U.S. District Court, Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    Memberships
    Alexandria (Member, Nominating Committee, 1991-1992
    Chair, Young Lawyers Section Bench Bar Conference Committee, 1989-1990
    Member, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1990-1991
    Treasurer, 1994-1996
    Vice-President, 1999-2000
    President, 2000-2001), Louisiana State (Member, Sections on: Corporation and Business Law
    Taxation
    Trust, Estates, Probate and Immovable Property Law), Fifth Federal Circuit, Federal and American (Member, Sections on: Real Property, Probate & Trust Law
    Taxation) Bar Associations
    State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Real Estate, Probate and Trust
    Taxation Law)
    American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants
    Alexandria Society of Certified Public Accountants
    Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants (Member: Estate and Financial Planning Committee
    )
    Louisiana State Law Institute (Member, Louisiana Commercial Laws Committee)
    Crossroads-American Inn of Court of Alexandria-Pineville (Master of the Bench, Treasurer, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005)
    The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (Fellow, 2002).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Louisiana State University and A. & M. College
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Louisiana State University and A. & M. College
    Class of 1972
    B.S.

    Louisiana State University and A. & M. College
    Class of 1977
    M.S.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Tax Law Specialist and Estate Planning and Administration Specialist, Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1940
    Pipe Creek, Texas, July 7, 1940

Email Dorrell J. Brister

Case type is required.
I am is required.
First name is required.
Last name is required.
A valid zip code is required.
Country is required.
State is required.
A valid city is required.
A valid email address is required.
A valid phone number is required.
Message is required.
0/1000 characters

By clicking the Submit button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Lawyers.com and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. See Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Thank you! Your message has been successfully sent.

For your records, a copy of this email has been sent to test@test.com.

Summary of Your Message
Case Type:
I am a/an:
First Name:
Last Name:
City:
Zip Code or Postal Code:
State:
Country:
Phone Number:
Message:
Return to Profile Reset Form

Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Dorrell J. Brister has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?
    Yes, Dorrell J. Brister has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Gold, Weems, Bruser, Sues & Rundell A Professional Law Corporation has 26 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Dorrell J. Brister attended Louisiana State University and A. & M. College.
  • Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?
    Dorrell J. Brister is listed in the Appellate Practice, Arbitration, Banking Law, Bankruptcy Law, Business Law, Civil Rights, Commercial Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Creditors Rights, Eminent Domain, Employment Benefits Law, Gaming Law, Government Contracts, Health Care Law, Immigration and Naturalization, Insurance Defense, Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice, Nonprofit and Tax Exempt Organizations, Product Liability Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates, Wills and Probate and Workers Compensation section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Attorney information displayed in this FAQ section is based upon information the lawyer has included on their profile, in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals.

These FAQs include information about a lawyer's background, but do not evaluate their knowledge of the law, past performance on individual cases, personality, or communication skills.

It is solely the responsibility of lawyers and law firms to ensure that any information they provide complies with all applicable laws and rules of professional conduct.

You should be aware that the information we rely upon may not be comprehensive, or frequently updated.

Always research the lawyer further to get a better understanding of their license credentials, disciplinary status, background, and experience.

Lawyers.com Client Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Client Review Ratings™ display reviews submitted by individuals who have either hired or consulted the lawyers or law firms.

The Client Review Rating score is determined through the aggregation of validated responses. People who submit reviews are either individuals who consulted with the lawyer/law firm or who hired the lawyer/law firm and want to share their experience of that lawyer or law firm with other potential clients. Reviewers can be anyone who consults or hires a lawyer including in-house counsel, corporate executives, small business owners, and private individuals.

Martindale-Hubbell validates that a reviewer is a person with a valid email address. As part of the review process, respondents must affirm that they have had an initial consultation, are currently a client or have been a client of the lawyer or law firm identified, although Martindale-Hubbell cannot confirm the lawyer/client relationship as it is often confidential. The content of the responses is entirely from reviewers.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome and Martindale-Hubbell accepts no responsibility for the content or accuracy of any review. For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Ratings, please visit our Client Review Page

Martindale Peer Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are the gold standard in attorney ratings, and have been for more than a century. These ratings indicate attorneys who are widely respected by their peers for their ethical standards and legal expertise in a specific area of practice.

The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings process is the gold standard due to its objectivity and comprehensiveness. Lawyers solicited for peer reviews include both those selected by the attorney being reviewed and lawyers independently selected by Martindale-Hubbell. All reviewers are verified as attorneys through Martindale-Hubbell’s extensive attorney database. Only attorneys practicing at least three years and receiving a sufficient number of reviews from non-affiliated attorneys are eligible to receive a Rating.

What are the different Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings?*

• AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

• Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

• Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Lawyers who have received peer reviews after 2009 will display more detailed information, including practice areas, summary ratings, detailed numeric ratings and written feedback (if available). Details for individual reviews received before 2009 are not displayed.

Attorneys that receive reviews from their peers, but not a sufficient number to establish a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, will have those reviews display on our websites.

For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings™, please visit our Ratings Page on Martindale.com and our Frequently Asked Questions