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Those who practice law have often been much maligned, however there is great dignity and honor in

defending the rights of citizens and prosecuting those who encroach upon those rights. Attorneys are

key to the judicial system, which is a driving force in American society. This month, we acknowledge the

intelligence and hard work of these professionals with The Best Lawyers Listing® and stories about how

many of them lend their expertise and monies to non-profits and indiviuals in need.

2010BEST LAWYERS

Arkansas’

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This issue of AY highlights the lawyers of the

Arkansas Bar Association. Who are the best

lawyers? They are the lawyers who matter.

They matter because the legal profession is a

protector of the public against oppression and

anarchy. Citizen lawyers drafted our national

Constitution and Bill of Rights and created this

great nation based on the rule of law and the

separation of powers. The best lawyers serve

ourselves and the citizens of Arkansas by

protecting the rule of law, by making proper

and necessary changes to laws that are unfair or passing new ones that improve

the law and the administration of justice, or better yet, help those who need our

voice because they can’t speak for themselves.

The best lawyers stand for tradition — the best traditions, traditions of the past

and how they will shape the character of our growth in the future. The best lawyers

stand for integrity. More often that not, integrity is tough. The best lawyers demand

justice and work for new ways to be the messengers of right. The best lawyers stand

for trust. Their clients and community trust them. They are state and community

leaders and the leaders of tomorrow. The best lawyers are citizen lawyers committed

to serving the public and the legal profession by promoting the highest standards of

integrity, professionalism and excellence.

You will find examples of Arkansas’ best lawyers in this issue. There are more

out there, all over our state — from small town to big city. We, in Arkansas, have a

right to be proud.

This month, the Arkansas Bar Association will host its 112th Annual Meeting

in Hot Springs. We expect more than 1,300 of the finest lawyers and judges from

across the state to attend this year’s meeting, June 9 through 12. More than 83

hours of Continuing Legal Education and countless hours of receptions and fun-filled

events are offered for lawyers, judges and their families. The Annual Meeting is one

of the Bar’s finest traditions. To view the full program, log onto arkbar.com.

DONNA C. PETTUS, PRESIDENTARKANSAS BAR ASSOCIATION

BEST LAWYERS IN ARKANSAS

/ BEST LAWYERS IN ARKANSAS

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DOVER DIXON HORNE PLLCWhile Dover Dixon Horne PLLC can trace its

origins to the late 19th century, the evolution into a modern law firm, providing the advantages of spe-cialization to its clients, began in 1921, when Joe T. Robinson, Joseph House, Jr. and C. Hamilton Mo-ses formed the partnership of Robinson, House and Moses. In addition to his law practice, Robinson served at various times as a congressman, U.S. sena-tor, governor of Arkansas and vice presidential can-didate when Al Smith ran for president. The current law firm has 21 attorneys providing expertise in all areas of commercial law.

The DDH attorneys and staff believe in giv-ing back to the community, serving on the boards of Centers for Youth and Families; the Quapaw Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America; the Pulaski County Bar Association; National Associa-tion of State Boards of Accountancy; the Arkansas Society of CPAs; the Central Arkansas Chapter of the American Red Cross; the Arkansas Historical Association; and the NLR Optimist Club, among others. DDH is a lead sponsor of Splatters, a fund-raiser for the Centers for Youth and Families.

“As a law firm, we have been blessed with quality lawyers, a dedicated staff and wonderful clients, so giving back to the community is easy for us,” said Mark Allison, a member of the DDH Management Team. He estimated the value of the firm’s contribu-tion to the community is around $150,000, or an average of around $7,000 per attorney.

Dover Dixon Horne PPLC425 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 3700Little Rock, AR 72201(501) 375-9151 • doverdixonhorne.com

FRIDAY, ELDREDGE & CLARKFriday, Eldredge & Clark, Arkansas’ largest

firm, traces its roots to Dec. 1, 1871, when George E. Dodge and Benjamin S. Johnson formed a law practice. Several partnerships then followed until

Arkansas’ legal professionals are — as so many Arkansans — generous. Many of our state’s attorneys donate their time and talent giving pro bono hours providing legal advice and representation to low-income residents. Further, these men and

women freely give of their time and income, volunteering and sponsoring individuals, organizations and events. This year, AY gave the largest law firms in the state the opportunity to “toot their own horns,” and tell us a bit about how they give

back to the community at large. A thank you to Arkansas Business for lending us a list of the largest law firms in Arkansas.

To Whom Much Is Given

the current partnership was formed in 1953, under the name of Mehaffy, Smith & Williams composed of Pat Mehaffy, William J. Smith and John T. Wil-liams. By 1960, the firm had grown to 10 lawyers and added the names of Herschel H. Friday and William H. Bowen. After Mehaffy’s appointment to the bench in 1963, the firm became Smith, Wil-liams, Friday & Bowen. Bowen left the practice and Smith and Williams retired and the firm became Friday, Eldredge & Clark. Managing partners in-clude Mehaffy, Smith, Friday, William H. Sutton and Byron M. Eiseman.

“We give because we have been blessed and want to share our blessing to better our community and profession,” Eiseman said.

The firm strives to be a good citizen of our state and community annually giving generously to more than 250 nonprofit organizations time and money having a total value of approximately $1 million.

Friday, Eldredge & Clark LLP400 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 2000Little Rock, AR 72201(501) 376-2011 • fridayfirm.com

GILL ELROD RAGON OWEN & SHERMAN, P.A.

For more than 40 years, the law firm known to-day as Gill Elrod Ragon Owen & Sherman, P.A. has represented businesses, not-for-profits, banks, utilities and individuals in resolving their disputes; expanding their businesses; building their commu-nities; and forming strategic alliances. Their client list includes many familiar not-for-profit names — Methodist Family Health Foundation, Inc., Heifer Project International, Inc., United Methodist Chil-dren’s Home, Inc., just to name a few.

Regarding the community, the lawyers of Gill Elrod Ragon Owen & Sherman give of their time and treasure to more than a dozen entities annually in the six-figure range.

“With only 17 lawyers, we are not as big as some

firms in town, but that’s never been a goal,” said Charles Owen, president of the firm. “Our goal is simply to be the most trusted advisors possible to our clients and a good corporate citizen.”

Gill Elrod Ragon Owen & Sherman, P.A.425 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 3801Little Rock, AR 72201(501) 376-3800 • gill-law.com

LASER LAW FIRM Laser Law Firm is a pivotal litigation firm in

Arkansas. It was founded in 1952 by Sam Laser. Its commitment to tenacity in the courtroom is the de-fining characteristic of the firm’s outlook and repu-tation. Laser Law Firm has a Martindale-Hubbell rating of “A.” The firm is included in Best’s Directo-ry of Recommended Insurance Attorneys. The firm is principally a civil defense practice, specializing in corporate and defense litigation.

Laser Law Firm has bench and jury trial expe-rience in all types of civil defense. Some of which include arson, fraud, automobile, errors and omis-sions, civil rights, education, municipal, workers’ compensation, business and commercial, admiralty, products and premises liability, chemical and occu-pational, toxic tort, environmental and regulatory practice, along with general litigation.

"For many years, the partners have encouraged the attorneys, as well as the staff, to be involved in our community," Cotton Cunningham, managing partner, said. "The Laser Law Firm has received so much from our community, and in return, feels a strong need to reciprocate by employee participa-tion and donations."

Laser supports many law organizations, but there are many outside the field of law that also reap the firm’s support, by way of money and volunteer hours. This past year, alone, there were close to 100 organizations or charities that received support from the Laser Law Firm. The following are just a few: 20th Century Hope Lodge for cancer patients;

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Arkansas Zoological Foundations — “Genera-tion Zoo”; Stewpot of Arkansas; AY’s Runway for a Cause; and VOCALS, Volunteers Organization Center for Arkansas Legal Services.

Laser Law Firm PA101 S. Spring St., Suite 300 Little Rock, AR 72201(501) 376-2981 • laserlaw.com

MATTHEWS, CAMPBELL, RHOADS, MC-CLURE, THOMPSON & FRYAUF, P.A.

Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure, Thompson & Fryauf, P.A. was established in 1976 by David R. Matthews in Lowell, Ark., and Craig A. Campbell joined in 1980. In 1983, George R. Rhoads joined the firm, and an additional office was established in Rogers, Arkansas. Edwin N. McClure joined the firm in 1986.

Larry J. Thompson and Mark T. Fryauf joined the firm in 1989 and 1993 respectively. In 1999 the firm became Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, Mc-Clure, Thompson & Fryauf, P.A. In 2002, Mauricio A. Herrera joined the firm and became a partner in 2008. Other attorneys are Sarah L. Waddoups, C. Eric Vester, Vicki S. Vasser, Jesse R. Reyes, and Of Counsel attorneys, Kimberly R. Weber and Mary Elizabeth Matthews.

McClure said the firm donates immeasurable amounts — both monetarily and in-kind — with charitable endeavors to a number of organizations, including The Adult Development Center; Rogers Little Theater; Legal Aid of Northwest Arkansas; and the respective churches of the attorneys.

Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure, Thompson & Fryauf, P.A.119 S. Second St.Rogers, AR 72756(479) 636-0875 • mcrmt.com

MITCHELL WILLIAMS Since its inception in 1954, Mitchell Williams

has enjoyed substantial growth during its 56-year history. The beginnings of the firm are strongly rooted in the values, ambitions and tradition of ex-cellence of one of its founders, H. Maurice Mitchell, a business leader who has become one of Arkansas’ most distinguished attorneys and philanthropists. Providing strategic counsel on a variety of sophis-ticated legal issues and challenges facing compa-nies in today’s global marketplace, the attorneys of Mitchell Williams bring together decades of diverse professional experience and extensive relationships to offer clients across the United States the most comprehensive services possible. The firm employs 75 attorneys from four offices in Arkansas, Texas and New York.

Take Time To Give, the firm’s charitable giving program, has incorporated more than 150 organiza-tions throughout Arkansas and the region since its launch in 2004 and continues to grow each year. The firm lends support through financial contribution, pro bono services and thousands of volunteer hours our attorneys invest annually. The firm approximates the number of volunteer hours provided during the last five years to be about 30,000.

“Take Time To Give is not just about the firm’s charitable citizenship — it’s about stepping up to

meet the corporate social responsibility we all have to our communities,” said Harry Hamlin, managing director for Mitchell Williams.

Mitchell Williams named Our House, a Little Rock-based organization that provides the work-ing homeless with safe, clean, comfortable housing, food, free child care, education and job training, as the firm’s 2010 Take Time To Give Primary Charity. As such, Our House received a $25,000 donation in March and is the recipient of pro bono legal ser-vices, volunteer hours and is included in the firm’s advertising, marketing and communications efforts throughout the year.

Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard PLLC425 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 1800 Little Rock, AR 72201(501) 688-8800 • michellwilliamslaw.com

JACK NELSON JONES FINK JILES & GREGORY, P.A.

Jack Nelson Jones Fink Jiles & Gregory, P.A. ( JNJ), formerly Jack, Lyon & Jones, P.A., has served the state of Arkansas since 1986 as one of the pre-mier general business law firms in the state, and has offices in Little Rock, Conway and Malvern. JNJ currently employs 18 attorneys and 17 staff mem-bers. Jack Nelson Jones Fink Jiles & Gregory, P.A., has steadily grown to meet the increasing needs of its clients.

JNJ has no written policy regarding volunteer-ism, but employees are encouraged to volunteer by partners in the firm during meetings and also en-couraged to volunteer by the example that partners set. At least 41 percent of JNJ employees regularly volunteer with service organizations or otherwise donate time in service. Last year, employees vol-unteered approximately 1,100 hours. This number of volunteer hours is a good estimate of the aver-age number of hours donated by JNJ employees yearly. In addition, JNJ donated approximately 132 hours of pro bono work, at a value of approximately $19,800 in-kind.

Donald T. Jack, Jr., senior partner, said, “We make a living out of this community, and we ought to be giving back to this community. That’s just an absolutely basic concept.”

Jack Nelson Jones Fink Jiles & Gregory, P.A.425 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 3400Little Rock, AR 72201(501) 375-1122 • jacknelsonjones.com

QUATTLEBAUM, GROOMS, TULL & BURROW PLLC

Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow PLLC, with offices in Little Rock, Springdale and Jones-boro, Ark., provides a full range of legal services to individuals and business organizations of all forms and sizes. Its practice encompasses a wide variety of transactions, litigation, regulatory advice, and estate planning to clients including Fortune 500 compa-nies, regional businesses, small entities, governmen-tal bodies, and individuals.

The firm was founded in July 2000 with five lawyers; as its 10-year anniversary approaches, it has grown to nearly three dozen lawyers. QGTB be-lieves its rapid growth is a reflection of an expanding list of satisfied clients and recognizes that continued

growth and success depends on exceeding the ex-pectations of clients by providing exceptional ser-vice and achieving extraordinary results.

QGTB is dedicated to giving back to its com-munities and donates time and resources to a wide spectrum of civic and charitable organizations. Some of the organizations QGTB supports include: Arkansas Rice Depot; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; March of Dimes; United Cerebral Palsy; and Economics Arkansas.

“In addition to monetary contributions, we are extremely proud that many of our attorneys and staff are personally involved with a number of these groups and voluntarily donate their time to serve on boards and committees and to work behind-the-scenes supporting these efforts,” said Kristine G. Baker, a managing member of the firm.

Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow PLLC111 Center St., Suite 1900Little Rock, AR 72201(501) 379-1700 • qgtb.com

RAMSAY, BRIDGFORTH, ROBINSON AND RALEY LLP

For almost 100 years, Ramsay, Bridgforth, Rob-inson and Raley LLP have provided representation to the residents of Pine Bluff and southeast Arkan-sas. Founded in 1911 as Coleman & Gantt, the cur-rent members of the firm represent institutions and individuals all over the state of Arkansas and have developed a regional and national law practice in the areas of agriculture and labor law.

Throughout its history, the attorneys of RBRR have contributed their time, talents and financial resources to local, state and national charitable and professional organizations. Currently, and for at least the last 25 years, every attorney at RBRR has been a participating attorney with the Center for Arkansas Legal Services, which provides legal services to the poorest citizens in Pine Bluff and Jef-ferson County. Currently, and since at least 1920, the attorneys of RBRR have provided volunteer hours and financial resources to the Arkansas Bar Association, most evident by its members serving as president in 1920, 1940, 1963, 1979 and 2008.

The attorneys of RBRR have donated count-less hours to the Red Cross; Salvation Army; Pine Bluff Symphony Orchestra; University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; Southeast Arkansas Community Col-lege; and organizations including their local schools and churches. RBRR continues the firm tradition of providing strong legal support to its clients and pay-ing forward its time, talent and resources.

Ramsay, Bridgforth, Robinson and Raley LLP501 Main St.Pine Bluff, AR 71601(870) 535-9000 • ramsaylaw.com

ROSE LAW FIRMRose Law Firm is the oldest and one of the larg-

est law firms in Arkansas. The practice focuses on estate and tax planning, complex commercial busi-ness transactions, and litigation. The firm's goal is to provide the best legal representation available at a reasonable and fair cost to their clients. They are proud of the high legal and ethical standards that have been established and the tradition of excellence

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that they work to maintain.To be the oldest does not always mean the best,

but the firm thinks a law firm gets to be the old-est through its commitment to and performance for clients and service to its community and profession. According to Steve Joiner, the firm’s chief operating officer, “Technical competence is only part of what makes a good lawyer or a quality law firm. Greatness requires depth, perspective, and service to others.”

Each year, attorneys with the Rose Law Firm donate a significant amount of time to the represen-tation of those who cannot afford legal representa-tion through Volunteers for Central Arkansas Legal Services (“VOCALs”), which they helped establish. Their attorneys annually invest a significant amount of time in the community by serving on the boards and committees of numerous nonprofit organiza-tions. They also lend support through financial contributions to nonprofits, which include, among others, the Heart of Arkansas United Way; the American Heart Association; Baptist Health Foun-dation; the Arkansas Arts Center and the Arkansas Repertory Theatre.

Rose Law Firm120 E. Fourth St.Little Rock, AR 72201(501) 375-9131 • roselawfirm.com

WILLIAMS & ANDERSON PLCWilliams & Anderson PLC focuses on deliv-

ering efficient team-oriented legal services of the highest quality. For more than 20 years, Williams & Anderson has provided sophisticated counseling and representation to public companies, large and small businesses, non-profits, state and local govern-ments and individuals. With 27 lawyers, Williams & Anderson is small enough to offer personalized attention, responsiveness and cost efficiency, yet large enough to offer the legal resources appropriate to the engagement. They are trusted counsel to their clients in tackling new challenges and opportunities.

Williams & Anderson PLC supported a num-ber of organizations last year, including: Lions World Services for the Blind; eStem Public Charter Schools, Inc.; University of Arkansas Foundation, Inc.; Central Arkansas Legal Services; and the Uni-versity of Arkansas at Little Rock.

“We are proud to donate our time, money and talents to organizations and causes that enrich and improve Arkansas and the legal profession,” said Jess Askew III, partner.

The overall monetary value of donations of time and money given by Williams & Anderson PLC in 2009 was $545,000.

Williams & Anderson PLC111 Center St., 22nd FloorLittle Rock, AR 72201(501) 372-0800 • williamsanderson.com

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C. provides its cli-

ents in Arkansas and Tennessee with turn-key bun-dled services in the real estate default legal market. The staff of more than 34 attorneys and approxi-mately 300 employees work from four campuses in Arkansas and three campuses in Tennessee. Their mission statement: "an integrated mortgage and real

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estate services organization that achieves customer satisfaction by providing quality, timely, professional services to our clients at reasonable and competi-tive rates. Our goal is to maintain excellence in our industry while providing a stable and fulfilling work environment for our employees."

“We stand proud of our employees’ commitment to contribute time and money within our commu-nity. Over the years, local and national charities have benefited from our contributions to them. Our ef-forts include fundraising; but, most importantly, we encourage everyone to volunteer time with their favorite charity. We are actively involved annually with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and have raised more than $60,000 since 2004,” Jennifer Wilson-Harvey said.

Other charities Wilson and Associates have worked with include: the Make-A-Wish Founda-tion; Habitat for Humanity; and the American Red Cross Haitian Relief fund where they raised $1,290 in one week. Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C. recent-ly made a significant three-year financial commit-ment to the UALR Bowen School of Law and has been an active contributor to both law schools in Arkansas for many years.

Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C.1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220Little Rock, AR 72211(501) 219-9388 • wilson-assoc.com

WRIGHT, LINDSEY & JENNINGS LLPFor almost 110 years, Wright, Lindsey & Jen-

nings LLP has built a reputation for excellence in ability, service and professionalism as one of the pre-mier law firms in Arkansas and the region. WLJ's clients benefit from the broad, deep expertise of the firm's more than 60 attorneys.

In addition to the outstanding service they pro-vide their clients, the attorneys of Wright, Lindsey & Jennings are committed to excellence beyond their practice areas. Stewardship is a fundamental part of the culture and tradition at WLJ. The firm demonstrates a profound commitment to the com-munity by giving up to $100,000 each year, which supports approximately 65 non-profit organizations throughout Central Arkansas. Audubon Arkan-sas, Baptist Health Foundation and The Rep are a few of the many recipients of their stewardship and commitment. WLJ has donated: $75,000 to Baptist Health Foundation's Ginny and Bob Shell Alzheimer’s Center at Parkway Village; $25,000 to The Rep for renovations; and $30,000 to Audubon Arkansas to fund construction of Audubon's office and education center.

"Our attorneys and staff also give their time to the community organizations we support financial-ly. This really gives us the sense of having a personal stake in the successes of the community more so than just writing a check. Because of that, I believe the folks at WLJ would tell you that for all we 'give back' we receive far more in return by knowing we're doing the right thing," said Steve Lancaster, COO.

Wright, Lindsey & Jennings200 W. Capitol Ave.Little Rock, AR 72201(501) 371-0808 • wlj.com

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Kristin Pawlik imagined that she’d one day work in politics or broadcasting and, for a time, even considered being a doctor — “then I realized I hate science,” she said. She earned a degree in journalism and in her last year took classes in Arkansas politics, chang-ing her aspiration. She earned a juris doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Fayette-ville and began her career at a local firm as a criminal defense attorney. From there, she worked as a public defender in Bentonville. “You can’t get any more experience as a defense attorney than as a public defender,” Pawlik said. While serving in this capacity, her sense of empathy for others deepened. “People don’t come to see you because they’re having a good day,” she said, laughing. Her clients included the mentally ill and their families and drug of-fenders —“I learned just how badly substance abuse affects people’s lives. Some people adopt a criminal lifestyle … others ease into it to feed their habits," Pawlik said. “Defending people who have to involuntarily commit their family members is a real eye opener into how we treat mental illness [in America.]” For example, she once represented a woman who suffered from psychosis and severe post partum depression; as a result she smothered her infant and hid with the baby for a time. “It was clear that she was sick. My goal was to obtain a ruling for her that resulted in a balance of treatment and punishment. Many of the cases I work are complex. I always make sure I do as much as I can for my clients,” Pawlik said.

These experiences as a public defender are a large part of why Pawlik continues to do-nate her time. She joined Keith, Miller, Butler,

Schneider & Pawlik in 2003 and became a partner in 2008. Her areas of practice include domestic relations and employment law; she also serves as an ad litem for children. Often children are the forgotten parties in court pro-ceedings. “Children shouldn’t be disregarded. The mothers and fathers have attorneys to represent them. Someone must look out for

Kristin Pawlik was named the 2009 Arkansas Pro Bono Partnership Attorney of the Year by the Arkansas Pro Bono Partnership. As a member of the Equal Access to Justice Panel, she is part of a

cooperative effort to provide free civil legal services to residents in Benton Country.

The Advocate

the children,” Pawlik said. Very often the cases involve divorce and custody cases. She said parents often become focused on the battle, not the children, and in some cases, are ex-posed to the parents’ anger toward one anoth-er or worse — drugs, alcohol or pornographic material over the Internet. “My job is to rep-resent the children and their best interests. I often joke that if both parents are mad at you, you know you’re doing a good job.”

Pawlik is married and has two small chil-dren, so she must also find balance personally. She said her husband, as well as the other partners in her firm, provide great support. “All the partners in the firm give to legal aid causes, including the Promise of Justice Cam-paign through the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission.

“When clients go to Legal Aid, they are not certain what to expect. Often, people seeking help are turned away due to the lack of funds,” Pawlik said. In fact, half of those who seek assistance from Civil Legal Aid in Arkansas are turned away. Often, they are referred to attorneys who take on pro bono cases. She described the domino effect that can result from one situation. “A person may be hospitalized, lose his job, lose his home and as a result lose his child … these clients need representation.”

Pawlik’s commitment to equal justice for all Arkansans, regardless of income, was marked this past winter by the Arkansas Pro Bono Partnership: “Ms. Pawlik has worked tirelessly to help low income Arkansans with their legal problems as both an advocate for them and a fund raiser for Legal Aid of Ar-kansas and the Promise of Justice Campaign.”

Concentrating on criminal defense, em-ployment law and family law and as an ad litem for children isn’t always the most attrac-tive aspect of the law and it can be quite chal-lenging, but Pawlik enjoys her work.

“It’s a passion, a calling … not just a job. I don’t always get paid for my work, but no one — not the other attorney, the judge or the cli-ent — should ever know you’re not getting paid. Everyone deserves the best representation.”

Pawlik

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The University of Arkansas system has a long history of excellence dating back to 1871. Today, the system consists of 11 universities including Arkansas’ two law schools: the University of Arkansas at

Fayetteville School of Law and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. We take a look at the two outstanding graduate schools.

Hallowed Halls

THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK (UALR) William H. Bowen School of Law dates back to 1915. It began as the Arkansas Law School, and in 1965 joined the UA system under the Fayette-ville umbrella. In 1975, the school added a day program and became part of UALR. In 2000, the school was named the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law in honor of its former dean distinguished attorney Bill Bowen.

John M.A. DiPippa, a Pennsyl-vania native, became dean in July 2008 after serving as interim dean. He practiced law for a number of years at the Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley in Virginia, where he also set the William and Lee Law School’s Clinical Program, whetting his appetite for academia; he came to UALR’s Law School in 1983. He teaches constitutional law and said he enjoys the intellectual chal-lenge associated with this course and teaching in general.

“There’s a real pleasure in work-ing with students and seeing their growth,” DiPippa said. He said the class has changed over time. “Issues that were at the forefront in, say, 1983 have faded, but others have taken importance; for instance, the

UALR William H. Bowen School of Law

U of A School of Law

issue of the limits of congressional power and presidential power had become of importance over the last few years, but many questions are answered due to Supreme Court rulings. So the focus shifted to the question of individual

rights.” Being dean has “both charms and chal-

lenges,” however, DiPippa enjoys being able to offer a vision appropriate to the law school. UALR Bowen School of Law has nearly

500 full- and part-time students. The school receives more than 1,500 ap-plications yearly (this year, they’ve re-ceived about 1,700) and admits rough-ly one out of four applicants.

“We look at the complete applica-tion. Our students are the most quali-fied and most interesting and diverse students around,” DiPippa said. “They tend to be older and a good number come to us from other states. We offer a good legal education at a good price.” He said the average student debt-load is about $42,000 versus many other schools in which students graduate with debt-loads up to six figures. “Stu-dents also like our location. We are in the capital city. Little Rock offers great networking opportunities with leaders as well as externships and other oppor-tunities.”

The school also houses the Pulaski County Bar Association and a Legal Clinic, which actually consists of three programs: the Litigation Programs take referrals from Central Arkansas Legal Services; the Mediation Pro-gram, which mediates several types of

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Congratulations to our members named among the Best Lawyers in America:

Jim Beachboard - Real Estate LawGarland Binns - Banking, Corporate & Securities Law

Cyril Hollingsworth - Construction LawAllan Horne - Administrative & Insurance LawMichael O. Parker - Trusts and Estates, Tax Law

John B. Peace - Tax LawJoseph Purvis - Workers’ Compensation Law

Michael Reif - Family LawGary Rogers - Family Law

Dover Dixon Horne PLLC425 W. Capitol, Suite 3700 Little Rock, AR 72201(501) 375-9151 • www.doverdixonhorne.com

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Best (best) adj. Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing

disputes including civil disputes and other is-sues, i.e., between parents and schools (think individual education plans); and the Tax Law Program, which serves low-income taxpayers.

In 2009, the school admitted 166 students, 23 of the students are “of color.” The gradu-ating class members: entered private practice (51 percent); went into business or industry (14 percent); serve the government and in judicial clerkships (both about 13 percent); serve in public interest (about 4 percent); and entered academic field (4.5 percent). An im-pressive 85 percent of this class had first-time bar passage.

The UALR William H. Bowen School of Law has a number of graduates who have gone on to well-known positions. Alum Ron Shef-field was appointed to the Arkansas Supreme Court this January. The late Andree Layton Roaf, the first African American to serve on the Arkansas Supreme Court graduated from the school, as did Rep. Vic Snyder. The school continues to matriculate outstanding men and women, a fact that DiPippa is proud of. “We really work hard to emphasize our core values of professionalism, public service and access to justice.”

For more information log onto law.ualr.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF LAW has been helping the region’s up and coming legal-minded pro-fessionals accomplish their goals with their extensive, highly-regarded degree programs since it was established in 1924 by the late Dean Julian S. Waterman. Waterman was a native of Dumas, Ark., who graduated at the top of his class at the University of Chicago Law School; he served as the School of Law’s first dean until his death in 1943. The school has continued to grow in size and student body as well as advancing in programs of-fered and accreditations. It was approved by the American Bar Association in 1926, had its first graduating class of 10 students in 1927, the same year it became a member of the As-sociation of American Law Schools.

The school prides itself in its diverse cur-riculum that combines traditional classroom teaching methods with hands-on opportuni-ties, such as practical “skills” courses, live cli-ent clinics, externships and opportunities for pro bono service. Many students choose to become involved in local, regional and na-

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Cynthia Nance (left) and John M. A. DiPippa serve as deans for the U of A School of Law and the UALR Wil-liam H. Bowen School of Law, respectively.

tional trial, appellate advocacy and other skills competitions. Traveling opportunities are also available for students who wish to expand their horizons overseas through summer pro-grams in Cambridge, England, and St. Peters-burg, Russia, and a number of summer study abroad opportunities.

Another thing that sets the University of Arkansas School of Law apart is that due to is roots in a greatly agricultural region, it offers an LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law, and is the only graduate law school in the United States that offers an LL.M. degree in agricultural law.

University of Arkansas School of Law’s Dean Cynthia Nance has been working to build the school further since she joined the university, first as a professor, in 1994. As dean, she is involved with many aspects within and outside of the school.

“I am the representative for the School of Law as well as the go-between for us and the university administration. I am also a fund-raiser, I travel and speak for the school at con-ferences, keep alumni updated on our activi-ties and even do our social networking with my blog, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. It all just depends on the day as to which hat I am wearing at the school,” Nance said.

She is very proud of her efforts to diversify the school and has made that a priority. The school is at 24 percent minority enrollment, with 398 students total.

Nance also touts the school’s job place-ment record. “We have a 95 percent placement rate for our graduating students, which is no small feat in this economy. We feel we have some very competitive students entering the job field, and we like to remind people of that.”

For more information about the University of Arkansas School of Law, visit the website at law.uark.edu.

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The List ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

Little RockFrederick K. Campbell Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Doak Foster Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Allan W. Horne Dover Dixon Horne (501) 375-9151

T. Ark Monroe III Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

N. M. Norton Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

Nicholas Thompson Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

William H. L. Woodyard III Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Fort SmithRobert E. Hornberger ADR, Inc. (479) 783-1776

Little RockJohn A. Davis III ADR, Inc. (501) 376-2121

Frank S. Hamlin ADR, Inc. (501) 376-2121

Sidney H. McCollum ADR, Inc. (501) 376-2121

ANTITRUST LAW

Little RockPhilip S. Anderson Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

Peter G. Kumpe Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

Robert Shults Shults Law Firm (501) 375-2301

James M. Simpson Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

APPELLATE LAW

FayettevilleConstance G. Clark Davis, Clark, Butt, Carithers & Taylor (479) 521-7600

R. Christopher Lawson Friday, Eldredge & Clark (479) 695-2011


Jess L. Askew III Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

E. B. Chiles IV Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow (501) 379-1700

Patrick J. Goss Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131

Philip E. Kaplan Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

Troy A. Price Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

Roger D. Rowe Lax, Vaughan, Fortson, McKenzie & Rowe (501) 376-6565

Robert S. Shafer Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

BANKING LAW

JonesboroRalph W. Waddell Barrett & Deacon Mercantile Center, (870) 931-1700

Little RockGarland W. Binns, Jr. Dover Dixon Horne (501) 375-9151

Patrick A. Burrow Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow (501) 379-1700

Randal B. Frazier Kutak Rock (501) 975-3000

Donald H. Henry Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

John Kooistra III Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

David F. Menz Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

Kimberly Wood Tucker Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

David B. Vandergriff Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow (501) 379-1700

William A. Waddell Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

BANKRUPTCY AND CREDITOR-DEBTOR RIGHTS LAW

CrossettThomas S. Streetman Streetman & Meeks (870) 364-2213

FayettevilleJason N. Bramlett Friday, Eldredge & Clark (479) 695-2011

Jill R. Jacoway Jacoway Law Firm (479) 521-2621

Little RockCharles W. Baker Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131

Charles T. Coleman Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

James F. Dowden (501) 324-4700

Judy Simmons Henry Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

Harry Light Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Lance R. Miller Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Richard L. Ramsay Eichenbaum, Liles & Heister (501) 376-4531

Stan D. Smith Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Geoffrey B. Treece Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow (501) 379-1700

North Little RockDavid A. Grace Hardin & Grace (501) 378-7900

Siloam SpringsJohn Terry Lee (479) 524-2337

SpringdaleWilliam M. Clark, Jr. Cypert, Crouch, Clark & Harwell (479) 751-5222

BET-THE-COMPANY LITIGATION

BatesvilleH. David Blair Blair & Stroud (870) 793-8350

El DoradoDennis L. Shackleford Shackleford, Phillips & Ratcliff (870) 862-5523

Floyd M. Thomas, Jr. Compton, Prewett, Thomas & Hickey (870) 862-3478

FayettevilleSidney P. Davis, Jr. Davis, Clark, Butt, Carithers & Taylor (479) 521-7600

John C. Everett Everett & Wales (479) 443-0292

Robert L. Jones III Conner & Winters (479) 582-5711

Clifford W. Plunkett Friday, Eldredge & Clark (479) 695-2011

Fort SmithC. Wayne Harris Warner, Smith & Harris (479) 782-6041

Bradley D. Jesson Hardin, Jesson & Terry (479) 452-2200

Charles R. Ledbetter Ledbetter, Cogbill, Arnold & Harrison (479) 782-7294

HelenaDavid Solomon (870) 338-7427

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Little RockH. William Allen Allen Law Firm (501) 374-7100

Philip S. Anderson Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800


Phillip Carroll Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131


Kevin A. Crass Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Richard T. Donovan Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131

Timothy O. Dudley (501) 372-0080


William M. Griffin III Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Christopher J. Heller Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

D. Michael Huckabay, Sr. Huckabay, Munson, Rowlett & Moore (501) 374-6535

M. Samuel Jones III Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Jim L. Julian Chisenhall, Nestrud & Julian (501) 372-5800



John G. Lile Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

Elizabeth R. Murray Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011


David M. Powell Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

Steven W. Quattlebaum Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow (501) 379-1700

Gordon S. Rather, Jr. Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808


Beverly A. Rowlett Huckabay, Munson, Rowlett & Moore

(501) 374-6535

Charles L. Schlumberger Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow (501) 379-1700

Michael N. Shannon Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow (501) 379-1700

Steven T. Shults Shults Law Firm (501) 375-2301

John E. Tull III Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow (501) 379-1700


Teresa M. Wineland Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

Pine BluffStephen A. Matthews Bridges, Young, Matthews & Drake (870) 534-5532

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION


El DoradoBrian H. Ratcliff Shackleford, Phillips & Ratcliff (870) 862-5523

Dennis L. Shackleford Shackleford, Phillips & Ratcliff (870) 862-5523


FayettevilleAlfred F. Angulo Barrett & Deacon (479) 582-5353

Constance G. Clark Davis, Clark, Butt, Carithers & Taylor (479) 521-7600

Sidney P. Davis, Jr. Davis, Clark, Butt, Carithers & Taylor (479) 521-7600

John Elrod Conner & Winters (479) 582-5711



Clifford W. Plunkett Friday, Eldredge & Clark (479) 695-2011

Fort SmithC. Wayne Harris Warner, Smith & Harris (479) 782-6041

Bradley D. Jesson Hardin, Jesson & Terry (479) 452-2200

Charles R. Ledbetter Ledbetter, Cogbill, Arnold & Harrison (479) 782-7294

Don A. Smith Smith Cohen Redd Horan & Zuerker (479) 782-1001

HelenaDavid Solomon (870) 338-7427

JonesboroJoseph Barrett Deacon Barrett & Deacon (870) 931-1700

Little RockH. William Allen Allen Law Firm (501) 374-7100

Philip S. Anderson Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800


Kristine G. Baker Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow (501) 379-1700

John K. Baker Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

R. T. Beard III Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Phillip Carroll Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131


Gary D. Corum Wilson, Engstrom, Corum & Coulter (501) 375-6453

D. Nathan Coulter Wilson, Engstrom, Corum & Coulter (501) 375-6453


Richard T. Donovan Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131










John G. Lile Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

Bruce E. Munson Huckabay, Munson, Rowlett & Moore (501) 374-6535







Beverly A. Rowlett Huckabay, Munson, Rowlett & Moore (501) 374-6535

Charles L. Schlumberger Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow (501) 379-1700


Steven T. Shults Shults Law Firm (501) 375-2301





RogersJames G. Lingle Lingle Law Firm (479) 636-7899

Marshall S. Ney Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (479) 464-5650

COMMUNICATIONS LAW

Little RockJess L. Askew III Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

Lawrence Chisenhall Chisenhall, Nestrud & Julian (501) 372-5800

CONSTRUCTION LAW

Little RockAllen C. Dobson Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon, & Galchus (501) 371-9999

Jack East III (501) 372-3278

Cyril Hollingsworth Dover Dixon Horne (501) 375-9151

Jeffrey H. Moore Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011


John Dewey Watson Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

North Little RockDavid A. Grace Hardin & Grace (501) 378-7900

CORPORATE LAW

JonesboroRalph W. Waddell Barrett & Deacon (870) 931-1700


Paul B. Benham III Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Garland W. Binns, Jr. Dover Dixon Horne (501) 375-9151

C. Douglas Buford, Jr. Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Walter M. Ebel III Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Price C. Gardner Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

H. Watt Gregory III Kutak Rock (501) 975-3000

Paul W. Hoover, Jr. Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

Donald T. Jack, Jr. Jack, Nelson & Jones (501) 375-1122

Walter E. May Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800


John S. Selig Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Robert Shults Shults Law Firm (501) 375-2301


ParagouldRay A. Goodwin Goodwin Moore (870) 239-2225

54 . JUNE 2010 / BEST LAWYERS IN ARKANSAS

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: NON-WHITE-COLLAR

FayettevilleTimothy M. Buckley Buckley, McLemore & Hudson (479) 443-0070


Warner H. Taylor Taylor Law Firm (479) 443-5222

Fort SmithEddie N. Christian, Sr. Christian & Byars (479) 782-9147

JonesboroBill W. Bristow Bristow & Richardson (870) 935-9000

Bobby R. McDaniel McDaniel & Wells (870) 932-5950

Little RockTimothy O. Dudley (501) 372-0080

John Wesley Hall (501) 371-9131

J. Blake Hendrix Blake Hendrix (501) 376-0679

Richard E. Holiman Holiman Law Firm (501) 375-1170

Jeff Rosenzweig (501) 372-5247

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE-COLLAR

El DoradoFloyd M. Thomas, Jr. Compton, Prewett, Thomas & Hickey (870) 862-3478

FayettevilleTimothy M. Buckley Buckley, McLemore & Hudson (479) 443-0070

John C. EverettEverett & Wales (479) 443-0292

Warner H. Taylor Taylor Law Firm (479) 443-5222

Fort SmithEddie N. Christian, Sr.Christian & Byars (479) 782-9147




Jeff Rosenzweig (501) 372-5247

DUI/DWI DEFENSE

FayettevilleChristina D. Comstock Everett & Wales (479) 443-0292

Fort SmithJames Edward Christian, Jr. Christian & Byars (479) 782-9147

Little RockDavid H. Williams The Law Office of David H. Williams (501) 372-0038

EDUCATION LAW

Little RockClayton R. Blackstock Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes, Wagoner, Ivers & Sneddon (501) 378-7870


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LAW

FayettevilleGregory B. Graham Overbey, Graham, Strigel & Wesbrook (479) 442-3554

Thomas L. Overbey Overbey, Graham, Strigel & Wesbrook (479) 442-3554

Craig H. Westbrook Overbey, Graham, Strigel & Wesbrook (479) 442-3554

Little RockBryant Cranford Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131

David M. Graf Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Joseph B. Hurst, Jr. Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Alexandra A. Ifrah Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Wyckliff Nisbet, Jr. Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

ENERGY LAW

Little RockLawrence Chisenhall Chisenhall, Nestrud & Julian (501) 372-5800

Stephen N. Joiner Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131


Scott C. Trotter Perkins & Trotter (501) 603-9000

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Little RockSherry P. Bartley Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Joseph Henry Bates III Carney Williams Bates Bozeman & Pulliam (501) 312-8500

Allan Gates Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Samuel E. Ledbetter McMath Woods (501) 396-5400

Richard L. Mays, Sr. Mays, Byrd & Associates (501) 372-6303

Kelly M. McQueen Perkins & Trotter (501) 603-9000

Charles R. Nestrud Chisenhall, Nestrud & Julian (501) 372-5800

G. Alan Perkins Perkins & Trotter (501) 603-9000

Brian Rosenthal Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131

Marcella J. Taylor Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Walter G. Wright, Jr. Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

North Little RockAnn P. Faitz Ann P. Faitz Attorney at Law (501) 831-5637

FAMILY LAW

Hot Springs National ParkBryan J. Reis The Farrar Firm (501) 525-3130

Little RockMarcia Barnes Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes, Wagoner, Ivers & Sneddon (501) 378-7870

Barry E. Coplin Coplin & Heuer (501) 707-0300

Stephen C. Engstrom Wilson, Engstrom, Corum & Coulter (501) 375-6453

Sam Hilburn Hilburn, Calhoon, Harper, Pruniski & Calhoun (501) 372-0110

Henry Hodges Hodges Law Firm (501) 375-0400

Judson C. Kidd Dodds, Kidd & Ryan (501) 375-9901

W. Michael Reif Dover Dixon Horne (501) 375-9151

Gary B. Rogers Dover Dixon Horne (501) 375-9151

Jack Wagoner III Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes, Wagoner,Ivers & Sneddon (501) 378-7870

ParagouldHarry Truman Moore Goodwin Moore (870) 239-2225

RogersDavid R. Matthews Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure,

Thompson & Fryauf (479) 636-0875

FIRST AMENDMENT LAW



Kristine G. Baker Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow (501) 379-1700

John L. Burnett Lavey & Burnett (501) 376-2269


John T. Lavey Lavey & Burnett (501) 376-2269

Troy A. Price Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808


North Little RockMorgan E. Welch Welch & Kitchens (501) 978-3030

FRANCHISE LAW

Little RockDavid M. Powell Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800



GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LAW

Little RockT. Ark Monroe III Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800


HEALTH CARE LAW

FayettevilleBryan G. Looney Kutak Rock (479) 973-4200

Debby Thetford Nye Kutak Rock (479) 973-4200

Fort SmithElizabeth Andreoli Hardin, Jesson & Terry (479) 452-2200

Little RockCharles B. Cliett, Jr. Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

David L. Ivers Mitchell, Blackstock,

Barnes, Wagoner, Ivers & Sneddon (501) 378-7870

Donald T. Jack, Jr. Jack, Nelson & Jones (501) 375-1122

Michael W. Mitchell Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes, Wagoner, Ivers & Sneddon (501) 378-7870

Lee J. Muldrow Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

Bruce B. Tidwell Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

IMMIGRATION LAW

Little RockMelissa McJunkins Duke Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon, & Galchus (501) 371-9999

Donna Smith Galchus Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon, & Galchus (501) 371-9999

LonokeKathy Woodward Goss (501) 676-6522

INSURANCE LAW

Little RockFrederick K. Campbell Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Charles B. Cliett, Jr. Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Doak Foster Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Allan W. Horne Dover Dixon Horne (501) 375-9151


Jeffrey Thomas Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800


William H. L. Woodyard III Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Little RockRay F. Cox, Jr. Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

J. Charles Dougherty Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

Harold J. Evans Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

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Hermann Ivester Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Kathryn Bennett Perkins Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW

Fort SmithBenjamin H. Shipley III Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon& Galchus (479) 783-8200

JonesboroPaul D. Waddell

Barrett & Deacon (870) 931-1700

Little RockKristine G. Baker Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow (501) 379-1700

Tim Boe Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131

John L. Burnett Lavey & Burnett (501) 376-2269

John D. Coulter James, Carter & Coulter

OUTSTANDING LAWYER AWARDRobert L. Jones, III of Conner & Winters, LLP in Fayetteville

received the award in recognition of excellence in the practice of law and outstanding contributions to the profession.

OUTSTANDING LAWYER-CITIZEN AWARDKevin A. Crass of Friday, Eldredge & Clark in Little Rock

received the award in recognition of excellent performance of civic responsibilities and for demonstrating high standards of

professional competence and conduct.

C.E. RANSICK AWARD OF EXCELLENCECharles “Skip” Mooney, Jr. of the Mooney Law Firm, P.A. in Jonesboro received the award in recognition of outstanding

con tributions to the profession.

EQUAL JUSTICE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDJustice Annabelle C. Imber Tuck, retired associate justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, received the award in recognition of her commitment to equal justice programs for the poor, including pro bono efforts through legal services programs.

OUTSTANDING LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATION AWARDS:Craighead County Bar Association

Pulaski County Bar AssociationSebastian County Bar Association

JOINT AWARDS


(501) 372-1414

J. Bruce Cross Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon& Galchus (501) 371-9999

Oscar E. Davis, Jr. Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

John D. Davis Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

Allen C. Dobson Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon& Galchus (501) 371-9999Melissa McJunkins Duke Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon& Galchus (501) 371-9999

Byron L. Freeland Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Kathlyn Graves Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Russell A. Gunter Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon& Galchus (501) 371-9999Melva Harmon (501) 372-1133


Dan L. Herrington Friday, Eldredge & Clark

(501) 376-2011

Denise Reid Hoggard Chisenhall, Nestrud & Julian (501) 372-5800


John T. Lavey Lavey & Burnett (501) 376-2269

David P. Martin Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131

JoAnn C. Maxey Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

Michael S. Moore Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011


Janet Pulliam Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

Richard A. Roderick Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon& Galchus (501) 371-9999

Scotty M. Shively Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon& Galchus (501) 371-9999

Frederick S. Ursery Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

F. Thomas Curry of McMillan, McCorkle, Curry & Bennington, LLP in Arkadelphia received the award for his extensive service

to the Association and as the new Association Secretary.

Matthew R. House of James, Fink, & House, P.A. in Little Rock received the award for his work on

the “18 and Life to Go” handbook.

Rodney P. Moore of Wright, Berry & Moore in Arkadelphia received the award for his work on the Judicial Survey and Appellate Practice Education.

PRESIDENTS AWARD2009-2010 Association President Donna C. Pettus

selected the following active members for their outstanding work and service to the Association:

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Brian A. Vandiver Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon& Galchus (501) 371-9999

Carolyn B. Witherspoon Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon& Galchus (501) 371-9999

Leigh Anne Yeargan Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

MountainburgMichael R. Jones Gilker and Jones (479) 783-3109

Pine BluffSpencer F. Robinson Ramsay, Bridgforth, Harrelson and Starling (870) 535-9000

LAND USE & ZONING LAW

Little RockW. Christopher Barrier Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

LEGAL MALPRACTICE LAW

Little RockDonald H. Bacon Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Edwin L. Lowther, Jr. Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

MASS TORT LITIGATION

Little RockSherry P. Bartley Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800



MEDIA LAW

Little RockJess L. Askew III Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800


MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW


FayettevilleKelly Carithers Davis, Clark, Butt, Carithers & Taylor (479) 521-7600

Walter B. Cox Cox, Cox & Estes (479) 251-7900


James R. Estes Cox, Cox & Estes (479) 251-7900

Walker Dale Garrett Bassett Law Firm (479) 521-9996

Fort SmithCharles R. Ledbetter Ledbetter, Cogbill, Arnold & Harrison (479) 782-7294

JonesboroBobby R. McDaniel McDaniel & Wells (870) 932-5950

Paul D. McNeill Womack, Landis, Phelps & McNeill (870) 932-0900

Paul D. Waddell Barrett & Deacon (870) 931-1700

Little RockOverton S. Anderson Anderson, Murphy & Hopkins (501) 372-1887

T. Michelle Ator Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Donald H. Bacon Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Timothy L. Boone Huckabay, Munson, Rowlett & Moore (501) 374-6535

Ken Cook Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Mariam T. Hopkins Anderson, Murphy & Hopkins (501) 372-1887




Laura Hensley Smith Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

SpringdaleRobert J. Lambert Roy, Lambert & Lovelace (479) 756-8510

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS LAW


James W. Smith Friday, Eldredge & Clark (479) 695-2011

Little RockPaul B. Benham III Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Douglas Buford, Jr. Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Kevin R. Burns Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131


H. Watt Gregory III Kutak Rock (501) 975-3000

Thomas C. Vaughan, Jr. Lax, Vaughan, Fortson, McKenzie & Rowe (501) 376-6565

MORTGAGE BANKING FORECLOSURE LAW

Little RockRobert M. Wilson, Jr. Wilson & Associates (501) 219-9388

Jennifer Wilson-Harvey Wilson & Associates (501) 223-0949

MUNICIPAL LAW

Little RockC. Tad Bohannon Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

M. Jane Dickey Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131

Hal Josephy Kemp (501) 372-7243


J. Shepherd Russell III Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

John William Spivey III Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

Gordon M. Wilbourn Kutak Rock (501) 975-3000

NON-PROFIT/CHARITIES LAW

Little RockSarah Cotton Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Byron M. Eiseman, Jr. Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

James E. Harris Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

W. Wilson Jones Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131

K. Coleman Westbrook, Jr. Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

OIL & GAS LAW

Fort SmithThomas A. Daily Daily & Woods (479) 782-0361

Robert M. Honea Hardin, Jesson & Terry (479) 452-2200

Little RockG. Alan Perkins Perkins & Trotter (501) 603-9000

MagnoliaCarolyn J. Clegg Keith & Clegg (870) 234-3550

PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION

ArkadelphiaRodney P. Moore Wright, Berry, Hughes & Moore (870) 246-6796


BryantTed Boswell The Boswell Law Firm (501) 847-3031


Dennis L. Shackleford Shackleford, Phillips & Ratcliff (870) 862-5523


FayettevilleAlfred F. Angulo Barrett & Deacon (479) 582-5353

Kelly Carithers Davis, Clark, Butt, Carithers & Taylor (479) 521-7600

Walter B. Cox Cox, Cox & Estes (479) 251-7900


James R. Estes Cox, Cox & Estes (479) 251-7900

Walker Dale Garrett Bassett Law Firm (479) 521-9996


Don A. Taylor Davis, Clark, Butt, Carithers & Taylor (479) 521-7600

Forrest CityB. Michael Easley Easley & Houseal (870) 633-1447

Fort SmithCharles R. Ledbetter Ledbetter, Cogbill, Arnold & Harrison (479) 782-7294

Douglas O. Smith, Jr. Warner, Smith & Harris (479) 782-6041

G. Alan Wooten Warner, Smith & Harris (479) 782-6041


John C. Deacon Barrett & Deacon (870) 931-1700


Paul D. McNeill Womack, Landis, Phelps & McNeill (870) 932-0900

John V. Phelps Womack, Landis, Phelps & McNeill (870) 932-0900

Phillip J. Wells McDaniel & Wells (870) 932-5950

Little RockOverton S. Anderson Anderson, Murphy & Hopkins (501) 372-1887

Donald H. Bacon Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Michael D. Barnes Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

Sherry P. Bartley Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

R. T. Beard III Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Timothy L. Boone Huckabay, Munson, Rowlett & Moore (501) 374-6535

Dan F. Bufford Laser Law Firm (501) 376-2981

Michelle H. Cauley Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Robert M. Cearley, Jr. Cearley Law Firm (501) 372-5600


David M. Donovan Watts, Donovan & Tilley (501) 372-1406


Roger A. Glasgow Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808


Robert L. Henry III Barber, McCaskill, Jones & Hale (501) 372-6175

Mariam T. Hopkins Anderson, Murphy & Hopkins (501) 372-1887

Michael Huckabay, Sr. Huckabay, Munson, Rowlett & Moore (501) 374-6535

Don Michael Huckabay, Jr. Huckabay, Munson, Rowlett & Moore (501) 374-6535


David A. Littleton Anderson, Murphy & Hopkins (501) 372-1887


Robert M. McHenry McHenry & McHenry (501) 372-3425

James Bruce McMath McMath Woods (501) 396-5400

58 . JUNE 2010

We congratulate our partners Larry Chisenhall, Chuck Nestrud*, Jim Julian** and Denise Hoggard on their recognition by their peers as

Best Lawyers in Arkansas

Regions Center – 400 West Capitol Avenue Suite 2840

Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 372-5800

www.cnjlaw.com

*2010 Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers **2010 Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers

We congratulate our partners Larry Chisenhall, Chuck Nestrud*, Jim Julian** and Denise Hoggard on their recognition by their peers as


Regions Center – 400 West Capitol Avenue Suite 2840

Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 372-5800

www.cnjlaw.com

*2010 Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers **2010 Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers

Regions Center - 400 West Capitol AvenueSuite 2840

Little Rock, Arkansas 72201(501) 372-5800

www.cnjlaw.com

*2010 Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers**2010 Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers

We congratulate our partners Larry Chisenhall, Chuck Nestrud*, Jim Julian**, and Denise Hoggard on their recognition by their peers as



Stuart P. Miller Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

John E. Moore Huckabay, Munson, Rowlett & Moore (501) 374-6535


Randy P. Murphy Anderson, Murphy & Hopkins (501) 372-1887

Lyn P. Pruitt Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Michael R. Rainwater Rainwater, Holt & Sexton (800) 434-4800


Beverly A. Rowlett Huckabay, Munson, Rowlett & Moore (501) 374-6535

Rick Runnells Huckabay, Munson, Rowlett & Moore (501) 374-6535

Donald S. Ryan Dodds, Kidd & Ryan (501) 375-9901

Jerry J. Sallings Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808


James M. Simpson Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Jeff Singleton Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Laura Hensley Smith Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

James F. Swindoll Law Offices of James F. Swindoll (501) 374-1290

James W. Tilley Watts, Donovan & Tilley (501) 372-1406

Frederick S. Ursery Friday, Eldredge & Clark(501) 376-2011

Richard N. Watts Watts, Donovan & Tilley (501) 372-1406

Bud B. Whetstone Whetstone, Spears & Odum (501) 376-3564


Mountain HomeFrank Bailey Bailey & Oliver Law Firm (870) 425-6041

Mountain ViewElton A. Rieves III Elton A. Rieves III & Associates (870) 269-5757

North Little RockClyde Tab Turner Turner & Associates

(501) 791-2277


PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION


JonesboroJoseph Barrett Deacon Barrett & Deacon (870) 931-1700

Little RockMichael D. Barnes Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

Robert M. Cearley, Jr. Cearley Law Firm (501) 372-5600



Lyn P. Pruitt Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800


Richard N. Watts Watts, Donovan & Tilley (501) 372-1406

North Little RockClyde Tab Turner Turner & Associates (501) 791-2277

PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE LAW



David A. Littleton Anderson, Murphy & Hopkins (501) 372-1887


PROJECT FINANCE LAW

Little RockHarold W. Hamlin Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800



W. Jackson Williams Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

PUBLIC FINANCE LAW

Little RockRobert B. Beach, Jr. Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

James A. Buttry Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

M. Jane Dickey Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131

James E. Hathaway III Kutak Rock (501) 975-3000

Thomas P. Leggett Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011




Gordon M. Wilbourn Kutak Rock (501) 975-3000


RAILROAD LAW

JonesboroJohn C. Deacon Barrett & Deacon (870) 931-1700

Joseph Barrett Deacon Barrett & Deacon (870) 931-1700

Little RockScott H. Tucker

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Congratulates our partners on being named Best Lawyers in America®

Anderson, Murphy & Hopkins, L.L.P.From Left: Mariam T. Hopkins, Overton S. Anderson, Randy P. Murphy, David A. Littleton

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At Friday Eldredge Clark we are focused on YOUR needs

GOLDEN GAVEL

AWARDS

2009-2010 Association President Donna C. Pettus

selected the following active members as Golden

Gavel Award recipients for their outstanding

work and service to the Association.

Taura McDaniel, Attorney Ad Litem in Jonesboro, for her work as chair of the Mock Trial Committee.

Zane A. Chrisman of USable Life in Little Rock

for her work as chair of the CLE Committee.

Matthew D. Wells of the Davidson Law Firm in

Little Rock for his work as co-chair of the Mock Trial

Committee.

Brad L. Hendricks of The Brad Hendricks Law Firm in Little Rock for his work

as chair of the Professional Ethics Committee.

Jeffrey E. McKinley of Little Rock for her work

as co-chair of the Annual Meeting Task Force.

Gwendolyn L. Rucker, Law Clerk to United States Magistrate Judge Jerome Kearney, for her work as

chair of the Annual Meeting.

Tom Womack of Womack, Landis, Phelps & McNeill in Jonesboro for his work

as chair of the Audit Committee.

Harry A. Light of Friday, Eldredge & Clark in Little

Rock for his work as co-chair of the Annual Meeting Task Force.

Rosalind M. Mouser of Ramsay, Bridgforth,

Robinson and Raley LLP in Pine Bluff for her work as chair of the Underwriting

Committee.

Cathy Underwood of Pulaski Technical College in Little Rock for her work

as chair of the Online Legal Research Committee.

Lamar Pettus of the Pettus Law Firm in Fayetteville

for his work as chair of the Governance Committee.

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REAL ESTATE LAW

Fort SmithThomas A. Daily Daily & Woods (479) 782-0361

Little RockW. Christopher Barrier Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Jim Beachboard Dover Dixon Horne (501) 375-9151

Tad Bohannon Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808


Timothy W. Grooms Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow (501) 379-1700

Harold W. Hamlin Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

Paul W. Hoover, Jr. Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

Hal Joseph Kemp (501) 372-7243


James M. Saxton Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011


Jay T. Taylor

MAURICE CATHEY AWARDTeresa Wineland of Williams & Anderson, PLC in Little Rock

received the award for her valued contributions to The Arkansas Lawyer magazine.

CLE AWARDLynn Foster, Arkansas Bar Foundation Professor of Law

at UALR School of Law in Little Rock, received the award for her outstanding contributions to provid ing quality Continuing

Legal Education for the attorneys of Arkansas.

JUDITH RYAN GRAY OUTSTANDING YOUNG LAWYER AWARD

J. Cliff Mckinney II of Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow PLLC, in Little Rock received the award for his service towards

improving the administration of justice.

YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION FRANK ELCAN AWARDGwendolyn L. Rucker, Law Clerk to United States Magistrate

Judge Jerome Kearney, received the award for her out-standing contributions to the Young Lawyers Section.

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“From street crimes to war crimes, he has tried them all.”

recognized again JOHN WESLEY HALL

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Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

North Little RockStuart W. Hankins Hankins Law Firm (501) 371-9226

SECURITIES LAW

Little RockPaul B. Benham III Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Garland W. Binns, Jr. Dover Dixon Horne (501) 375-9151

C. Douglas Buford, Jr. Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800


M. Sean Hatch Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

John S. Selig Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

STRUCTURED FINANCE LAW

Little RockJ. Shepherd Russell III Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011


TAX LAW

El DoradoJoseph Hickey Compton, Prewett, Thomas & Hickey (870) 862-3478


James Lee Moore III Reece, Moore, Pendergraft (479) 443-2705



Craig H. W. brook Overbey, Graham, Strigel & Wesbrook (479) 442-3554

JonesboroRobert S. Jones Barrett & Deacon (870) 931-1700

Tom D. Womack Womack, Landis, Phelps & McNeill (870) 932-0900

Little RockSamuel R. Baxter Baxter & Jewell (501) 664-9555

J. Lee Brown Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

C. Brantly Buck Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131

Bryant Cranford Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131





John C. Lessel (501) 954-9000

Michael O. Parker Dover Dixon Horne (501) 375-9151

John B. Peace Dover Dixon Horne (501) 375-9151

John R. Tisdale Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

Thomas C. Vaughan, Jr. Lax, Vaughan, Fortson, McKenzie & Rowe (501) 376-6565

Pine BluffTed N. Drake Bridges, Young, Matthews & Drake (870) 534-5532

Anthony A. Hilliard Ramsay, Bridgforth, Harrelson and Starling (870) 535-9000

TECHNOLOGY LAW

Little RockRay F. Cox, Jr. Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

J. Charles Dougherty Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

Harold J. Evans Williams & Anderson (501) 372-0800

TRUSTS AND ESTATES

El DoradoJoseph Hickey Compton, Prewett, Thomas & Hickey (870) 862-3478

FayettevilleWilliam Jackson Butt II Davis, Clark, Butt, Carithers & Taylor(479) 521-7600

James Lee Moore III Reece, Moore, Pendergraft (479) 443-2705



Jonesboro


Robert S. JonesBarrett & Deacon (870) 931-1700

Tom D. Womack Womack, Landis, Phelps & McNeill (870) 932-0900

Little RockSteve Bauman Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

William Thomas Baxter Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

J. Lee Brown Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

C. Brantly Buck Rose Law Firm (501) 375-9131

Allison J. Cornwell Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Sarah Cotton Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Jeffrey H. Dixon Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800


James E. Harris Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Richard F. Hatfield Hatfield & Sayre (501) 374-9010

William Dixon Haught Haught & Wade (501) 375-5257


John C. Lessel (501) 954-9000

Michael O. Parker Dover Dixon Horne (501) 375-9151

George N. Plastiras Plastiras Law Firm (501) 376-7410

Jean D. Stockburger Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (501) 688-8800

John Cogan Wade Haught & Wade (501) 375-5257

K. Coleman Westbrook, Jr. Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Pine BluffTed N. Drake Bridges, Young, Matthews & Drake (870) 534-5532

Anthony A. Hilliard Ramsay, Bridgforth, Harrelson and Starling (870) 535-9000

James C. Moser, Jr. Bridges, Young, Matthews & Drake

(870) 534-5532

RogersChristopher T. Rogers Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard (479) 464-5650

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW


FayettevilleConstance G. Clark Davis, Clark, Butt, Carithers & Taylor (479) 521-7600

Fort SmithEddie H. Walker, Jr. Walker, Shock, Cox & Harp (479) 783-7600

JonesboroPhillip J. Wells McDaniel & Wells (870) 932-5950

Little RockJohn D. Davis Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808


Betty J. Hardy Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Michael R. Mayton The Mayton Law Firm (501) 376-0504

Lee J. Muldrow Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (501) 371-0808

Randy P. Murphy Anderson, Murphy & Hopkins (501) 372-1887

Frank B. Newell Laser Law Firm (501) 376-2981

Eric Newkirk The Mayton Law Firm (501) 376-0504

Joseph H. Purvis Dover Dixon Horne (501) 375-9151

Mike Ryburn Ryburn Law Firm (501) 228-8100

Guy Alton Wade Friday, Eldredge & Clark (501) 376-2011

Carol Worley Worley Wood & Parrish (501) 225-3535

Pine BluffMichael Dennis Bridges, Young, Matthews & Drake (870) 534-5532

TexarkanaGregory Giles Moore & Giles (870) 774-5191

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