In addition to his law practice, Alexander is an opinion writer, a guest lecturer at public events and education forums, and a frequent guest on various TV and radio outlets.

The fifth of twelve children born to a prominent Shreveport businessman, Alexander was educated in private elementary and secondary schools.

He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport.

He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law where he served on Law Review and Moot Court, both intramural and on the Benton National Moot Court Team.

[3][4] According to KTBS-TV, ABC in Shreveport, an independent survey of property tax rates around the state by the demographer Elliott Stonecipher concludes that Shreveport and Caddo Parish residents pay the highest such taxes of any metropolitan area in Louisiana.