Rice & Kendig Law Firm: News & Updates

On August 6th, we attended the Shreveport Bar Association’s party for National Paralegal Celebration Day. This event was particularly meaningful because our paralegals, who serve on the SBA’s Legal Community Support Staff Committee, helped draft proclamations making this day officially recognized in Louisiana. The proclamations were signed by both the mayors of Shreveport and Bossier, as well as the governor. See our social media for more details!

As the Official Law Firm of Centenary Athletics, we're kicking off the football season with our first tailgate event. Follow along for live updates as we cheer on the Gents and Ladies! Follow our social media for live coverage.

Huge news! We are the proud winners of the 2025 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Award for Customer Commitment! This honor validates our mission to put our clients' recovery first every single day. Thank you to the BBB for the recognition and to all of our clients for their trust!

In March, we had a blast at the Barksdale Air Show. It was a fun-filled day spent connecting with the community and supporting our local military. Check out our social media for some great moments captured from the event!

We've been named one of the top law firms in the 2025 SB Choice Awards, earning second place in the personal injury law category, third place in the law firm category, and second place in the best place to work category! We're proud to have also ranked in the top 3 lawyers in the 2024 SB Choice awards, which shows our continued dedication to providing excellent legal services and fostering an exceptional workplace culture.

We’re excited to announce our annual Seat Check Saturday event on September 27th! This event provides free car seats and installation services to members of our community. If you missed our event last year, check out our social media for more details, and be sure to join us this year!

We had an incredibly successful backpack giveaway event, which was covered by local news stations KTBS and KTAL. It was an unforgettable day of giving back to our community, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to support local children. See our social media for more photos and a video reel from the event!

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Managing Partner Bill Kendig's two-part TikTok commentary on the recent bar exam incident at Hofstra University sparked important discussions about accessibility and emergency preparedness in legal education. Check out the full series – Part 1 and Part 2 – to hear his insights on this important issue!

We’re proud to announce that we’ve been nominated for the prestigious 2025 BBB Customer Commitment Award! We were finalists for the 2024 BBB Integrity Award, which we shared on social media last year. Thank you for your ongoing trust! Winners to be announced on October 30th.

In addition to our monthly Legal Line 3 Q&A, our attorneys now bring weekly 3-5 minute legal explainer segments to KTBS 3. Tune in each week to get straightforward, accessible legal insights from our team! Watch past segments on KTBS.

We’re excited to share that Rice & Kendig ranked as one of the top 3 law firms in Shreveport/Bossier in the 2025 Locals Love Us awards! This recognition is a testament to the trust and support of our community. Thank you for your continued belief in us! Check out our social media for more updates on this honor.

In April, we hosted an Open House for our newly renovated office building. With the help of a professional party planner and photographer, the event was a fantastic way to connect with our clients and the community. We’re thrilled with how it turned out and grateful to everyone who joined us. Check out some of our favorite professional photography shots on our social media!

As a longtime lead sponsor of ThinkFirst Louisiana’s annual crawfish boil, we’re proud to support their mission to prevent brain and spinal cord injuries through education. This community-focused nonprofit is helping young drivers make safer choices — and we’re honored to stand with them.

We’re eager to announce our official partnership with Centenary College Athletics. This collaboration supports local student-athletes and deepens our investment in the Shreveport community, where leadership, teamwork, and advocacy go hand in hand.

We’ve teamed up with KTBS 3 to launch “Legal Line 3,” a live monthly Q&A segment where our attorneys answer legal questions directly from viewers. Rice & Kendig is the first and only law firm in the region to offer this level of direct public interaction. Watch past segments and get updates on upcoming appearances on KTBS Legal Line.

We’re proud to be recognized once again by SB Magazine as Top Attorneys in Shreveport. This honor is awarded by community vote and reflects our continued commitment to outstanding client service. See our feature on page 70 of the 2025 issue.

After nearly 40 years in our previous building, we’re excited to call 912 Kings Highway our new home. Originally built in the 1920s, this historic space has been completely renovated to help us better serve our clients and stay rooted in the Shreveport community. The building’s legacy and our future now share the same address.