Introduction
Maliyah Shavers is an attorney at Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers, based in Shreveport, Louisiana. She represents plaintiffs in personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases across Louisiana.
Notable results
Ms. Shavers’s verdicts and settlements range from $71,000 to $650,000 across commercial trucking and motor vehicle cases. Recent results include:
- $650,000 — The at-fault driver turned left into our client and caused leg injuries.
- $500,000 — An 18-wheeler merged into our client’s lane and caused a collision.
- $295,000 — The at-fault driver rear-ended our client in heavy traffic.
- $155,000 — The at-fault driver rear-ended the bus our client was riding.
- $155,000 — The at-fault driver rear-ended our client.
- $116,000 — The at-fault driver sideswiped our client.
- $115,000 — The at-fault driver pulled out in front of our client during a lane merge.
- $90,000 — The at-fault driver turned left in front of our client and caused a head-on collision.
- $73,000 — The at-fault driver failed to yield, turned left, and struck our client at an intersection.
- $71,000 — Another driver made a U-turn and pushed our client into oncoming traffic, causing a collision.
Your results may vary.
Practice focus
Ms. Shavers concentrates her practice on personal injury plaintiff representation, including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases.
Background
Ms. Shavers earned her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Nevada, Reno. She went on to complete a Master of Legal Studies from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, then earned her Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center.
Before joining Morris & Dewett, Ms. Shavers served as a judicial law clerk for Judge Shonda Stone at the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal. This appellate experience provided direct insight into how Louisiana courts analyze liability, damages, trial court errors, and appellate procedure. Her appellate background strengthens written advocacy and case strategy from the outset of every matter she handles.
A Northern California native, Ms. Shavers relocated to Louisiana for law school and built her legal career in Shreveport, where she found a welcoming community and decided to make the state her home.
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
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana State Bar
What clients say
- ★★★★★
Mrs. Shavers was wonderful! I didn’t know what to expect but she made me feel like she cared about me and was genuinely concerned about my situation.
- ★★★★★
I’m new to Shreveport Bossier area. When I got in my accident I called around looking for help. Morris and Dewett were the first to call back and I can truly say, I’m grateful they did. They got me in the next day and hit the ground running. Attorney Shavers and her team have been amazing. Not only checking on me, but keeping me updated throughout the entire process and spreading knowledge on why behind the how. 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone and already have.
- ★★★★★
We are well pleased with the services that I we are receiving. And Ms. Maliyah is keeping me informed. So if we have an opportunity to tell anyone about the friendly atmosphere as well as all of the big game. Thanks.