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Albert Thomas Jr

Crittenden County, AR Business Law Lawyer

306 W Bond Ave
West Memphis, AR 72301

Business, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family

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Donald E Knapp, Jr.

Phillips County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience

(870) 338-3100 425 Cherry St.
P.O. Box 630
Helena, AR 72342

Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Probate
William H. Bowen School of Law

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As the managing partner and founder of Knapp Law Firm and Knapp and Associates, I manage a team of skilled lawyers, legal professionals and support staff representing clients in multiple states across the Southeastern United States. Being licensed in seven states, a host of federal jurisdictions, a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar and operating four offices allows us to provide the best legal representation possible for our clients through the use of cutting edge technology, required continuing education for our professionals and having only the best people on our team. Whether our clients...

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Tyler A. Griffin

Cross County, AR Business Law Lawyer

(870) 587-0707 1792 Falls Boulevard North
Suite 6
Wynne, AR 72396

Business, Agricultural, Estate Planning and Traffic Tickets
William H. Bowen School of Law

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I offer professional legal representation and counsel for a variety of practice areas. Some my areas of practice are estate planning, CDL Traffic defense, agricultural law, property law, and contracts, just to name a few. I take pride in representing my clients to ensure their rights are protected. Contact the Law Office of Tyler A. Griffin, PLLC for experienced and professional legal representation all over the state of Arkansas.

Richard Lee Proctor

Cross County, AR Business Law Lawyer

108 Mississippi St S
Wynne, AR 72396

Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family

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Jarred Kibbey

10.0

(2 Peer Reviews)

(501) 916-2878 120 W. Race Ave
Searcy, AR 72143

Free ConsultationWhite County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Securities
University of Arkansas School of Law

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Jarred Kibbey co-founded Natural State Law, PLLC.

Prior to opening the firm, Jarred served a wide array of organizations from large not-for-profit insurance companies, to small privately held companies where he worked directly with some of the largest employers and most respected health systems in the country to create innovative business solutions to complex problems.

Jarred also served as the Senior Policy Advisor to the Arkansas Department of Health and Senior Healthcare Advisor to Governor Hutchinson.

Jarred’s diverse, real-world experience in both business and government provide him with unique set of skills to work on the most challenging of issues for his clients.

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Landon M. Reeves

10.0

(4 Peer Reviews)

(870) 376-4455 500 East Main Street, Suite 301
Batesville, AR 72501

Free ConsultationIndependence County, AR Business Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
William H. Bowen School of Law

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Landon was born and raised in Batesville, Arkansas and is proud to call Batesville his hometown. Landon has practiced in Little Rock with one of the largest national law firms in Arkansas with over 500 attorneys and 25 offices nationwide where he regularly worked with some of the largest corporations in Arkansas and the nation, as well as small and medium-sized companies. His experience in working on large scale transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions, as well as all matters related to corporate governance and business development is what sets him apart in Batesville. When asked what excites...

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Barrett S. Moore

Independence County, AR Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience

(800) 343-4218 500 East Main, Suite 201
Batesville, AR 72501

Business, Appeals, Employment and Personal Injury
William H. Bowen School of Law

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Published "Shifting the Burden: Genuine Disputes and Employment Discrimination Standards of Proof," 35 Univ. Ark. Little Rock L. Rev. 113 (2012). Law Clerk to The Honorable D.P. Marshall Jr., 2009-2011: United States District Judge, Eastern District of Arkansas & Associate Judge, Arkansas Court of Appeals. Managing Editor, UALR Law Review, 2008-2009. Published Note, "Trust Me, I Do This All the Time: Comparative Provider Statistics and Informed Consent in Arkansas." UALR Moot Court Board, 2008-2009. Octofinalist, Prince Memorial Evidence Moot Court Competition, Brooklyn, New York. Extern to The Honorable Tom Glaze, Associate Justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, 2008.

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Mary K. Walker

Mississippi County, AR Business Law Attorney with 19 years of experience

118 West Walnut Street
Blytheville, AR 72316

Business, Agricultural, Appeals and Insurance Claims
University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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Mary K. Walker practices primarily in the fields of agricultural law and civil litigation, including real estate and probate law. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law and is licensed in the state courts of Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee, in four United States District Courts and in the federal Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. She is also a returned Peace Corps volunteer, y habla español.

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Wendell L. Hoskins II

Mississippi County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience

118 West Walnut Street
Blytheville, AR 72316

Business, Agricultural, Criminal and Insurance Claims
University of Mississippi

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Wendell L. Hoskins II practices primarily in the fields of agricultural law and civil litigation, crop insurance claims law and criminal defense for crop insurance fraud. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law. He is licensed in the state courts of Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee, in eight federal district courts and in the federal Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and Eighth Circuits. His reported cases include Pelzer v. ARMtech (E.D. Ark. 2013); Fullerton v Fullerton (Mo. App. S.D. 2012); Hensley v. Shelter Mutual Insurance Company (Mo. App. S.D. 2007); and Morrison v....

Randel Keith Miller

Craighead County, AR Business Law Lawyer

1009 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Business, Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury

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Charles David Frierson III

Craighead County, AR Business Law Lawyer

1507 Frierson St
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate

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Lance Owens

Craighead County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience

(870) 551-3989 100 E Matthews Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72403

Business, Bankruptcy and Collections

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James F. Gramling Jr

Craighead County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience

(870) 551-3989 100 E Matthews Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72403

Business and Estate Planning

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Melissa Bristow Richardson

Craighead County, AR Business Law Lawyer

216 E Washington Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Business and Personal Injury

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Jeannette Ann Robertson

Craighead County, AR Business Law Attorney

408 W Jefferson Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Business and Bankruptcy

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Brad Broadaway

Greene County, AR Business Law Lawyer

924 W Court St
Paragould, AR 72450

Business, Criminal, DWI and Real Estate

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Donald Paul Raney

White County, AR Business Law Lawyer

211 W Arch Ave
Searcy, AR 72143

Business and Real Estate

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John Throesch

Randolph County, AR Business Law Lawyer

807 N Weible St
Pocahontas, AR 72455

Business

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Jay Franklin Shell

Independence County, AR Business Law Attorney

551 E Boswell St
Batesville, AR 72501

Business

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Bill Hulsey

10.0

(2 Peer Reviews)

(479) 268-7848 900 SE 5th St
Suite 22
Bentonville, AR 72712

Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBenton County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Business and IP
Vanderbilt University

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Mr. Hulsey has practiced Patent and Trademark Law for 35 years and serves inventors and entrepreneurs in the Southeast United States, focusing principally in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. He has prosecuted and obtained patents and trademarks for this region’s most aspiring and amazing inventors, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who are dedicated to making the world a better place. He is committed to manifesting a perpetual virtuous cycle of innovation and entrepreneurial growth spurring intellectual property growth, which in turn encourages fair, reasonable, collaborative commercialization and to further yet more regional innovation, entrepreneurial growth, and prosperity. Over the years,...

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Joshua Q. Mostyn

Benton County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience

(479) 464-4529 2601 N. Walton Blvd.
Suite MP
Bentonville, AR 72712

Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Divorce, Family and Landlord Tenant
University of Arkansas School of Law

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Josh oversees a variety of practice areas at the firm, including Commercial Litigation, Real estate, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. The firm offers additional services in the areas of Family Law, Custody/Divorce, Estate Planning, Probate/Guardianship, and Immigration as well as other legal services. Mostyn represents many clients as "Outside General Counsel" and manages an array of legal issues for small and medium sized companies. Josh is licensed to practice in both state and federal court. He is a past President of the Benton County Bar Association and former Vice Chair of the Arkansas Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on...

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Ashley Naramore

10.0

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(501) 984-5098 100 Plaza Carmona Place
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909

Garland County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Western New England University School of Law and University of Arkansas School of Law

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Ashley Naramore focuses on estate planning needs of individuals, families and small businesses of all ages and circumstances. A limited focus enables her to be particularly sensitive to the situations her clients confront. Other areas of practice include special needs planning, adoption, durable powers of attorney, guardianship, second marriage planning, gun trusts, healthcare directives, deeds/real estate and LLCs.

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KC Dupps Tucker

Washington County, AR Business Law Attorney with 17 years of experience

(479) 316-3760 1830 Shelby Lane
Fayetteville, AR 72704

Business, Agricultural, Employment and Environmental
University of Arkansas School of Law and University of Arkansas School of Law

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“To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.” – Alfred Lord Tennyson K.C. Dupps Tucker is a partner and founder of the Law Group of Northwest Arkansas PLLC. K.C.’s practice involves representing individuals and corporations in all phases of complex civil litigation—with a focus on business and agricultural issues. Although she grew up in Northwest Arkansas, K.C. graduated from Colorado College 1995 with B.A. in Political Science and Theatre. Upon graduation, she worked for Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences as the Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Director. In 2007, K.C. received her Juris Doctorate from the University of...

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Robert M. Wilson III

Pulaski County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience

(501) 219-9388 400 W. Capitol Ave.
Suite 1400
Little Rock, AR 72201

Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
University of Arkansas School of Law

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Real Estate Attorney, Partner for Attorney's Title Group and Wilson and Associates. Former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Pulaski County. Experienced in real estate law, mortgage banking law, and creditors rights.

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Larry Watkins

Pulaski County, AR Business Law Lawyer

(501) 688-8800 425 West Capitol Ave.
Suite 1800
Little Rock, AR 72201

Business, Construction and Energy
University of Arkansas - Little Rock

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Larry Watkins is an Arkansas construction attorney in the Construction Law Practice Area whose primary legal practice focuses on construction contracts, litigation, arbitration, and mediation - providing counsel for local, national, and international projects. He is also an Professor of Construction Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law (ADJ). Bringing over 20 years of industry experience to the table, and as a construction attorney in Arkansas, Mr. Watkins has worked both as an attorney for a large law firm and as corporate counsel for one of the largest engineering and construction companies in the world....

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William J Changose

Little Rock, AR Business Law Attorney with 9 years of experience

(501) 916-9848 8201 Ranch Blvd.
Ste. B-1
Little Rock, AR 72233

Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
William H. Bowen School of Law

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I'm a retired Air Force officer and pilot who transitioned into civilian leadership roles and have a passion for law and serving my clients. I've been a company president, on a the board of a publicly traded bank, and chief operating officer of several companies.

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James Lucas Graham

Hot Spring County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience

(501) 351-6373 30514 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104

Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
William H. Bowen School of Law

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The Graham Law Firm is located in Malvern, Arkansas, but will accept cases from anywhere in the State. Practice areas include Property Law, Contract Law, Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Guardianships, and Adoptions); Personal Injury; Estate Planning; Probate; and General Civil Litigation. At the Graham Law firm, we limit the number of cases we take so that we can fight for our clients the way they deserve to be fought for. And, for a limited time during the pandemic, the Graham Law Firm is offering free initial phone consultations. So, if you have a legal issue and think you may...

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J. Don Overton

Pulaski County, AR Business Law Attorney with 18 years of experience

(501) 563-0186 115 South Victory Street
Little Rock, AR 72201

Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Real Estate
William H. Bowen School of Law

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I operate a boutique law practice dedicated to legal issues that involve the areas of Construction Law, Real Estate Law, Green Building/Sustainable Development Law, Hotel/Hospitality Law and Small Business Law.

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Geoffrey D. Kearney

Jefferson County, AR Business Law Attorney with 12 years of experience

(870) 376-3068 100 S. Pine
Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Business, Appeals, Criminal and Employment
University of Arkansas School of Law

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As a general practice attorney, I assist people and businesses in a host of areas, including personal injury, employment discrimination, criminal defense, divorces, and appeals. I am based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and accept cases throughout Arkansas and in some parts of Missouri (primarily the greater Kansas City and St. Louis areas). I look forward to discussing the possibility of working with you on your legal matter.

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Jonathan Cigainero

10.0

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(501) 710-6500 415 N McKinley St
Suite 830
Little Rock, AR 72205

Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPulaski County, AR Business Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

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Jon Cigainero grew up working on a small family farm in Northeast Texas and went to college in at Baylor University. After graduating from Baylor, Jon worked for a John Deere dealership network in Eastern Arkansas a service manager and agricultural technology consultant. After working in the ag industry for four years, Jon moved to Fayetteville to enroll in the University of Arkansas School of Law and graduated with honors. Jon began his legal career as a law clerk for the University of Arkansas Office of General Counsel and moved to private practice afterwards. Jon's practice is focused on...

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Karen Baim Reagler

10.0

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(501) 984-5098 100 Plaza Carmona Place
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909

Garland County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Western New England University School of Law and Washington University School of Law

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Karen Baim Reagler is partner of Baim Reagler & Naramore, PLLC, located in Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village. Mrs. Reagler focuses her practice on estate planning and administration, trusts, wills, guardianships, uncontested adoptions, powers of attorney, and corporate law. She is admitted to practice in Arkansas, and Missouri. Mrs. Reagler earned her B.A. (religion) degree from Duke University and her M.A. (Near Eastern Studies) and J.D. (law) degrees from Washington University. She completed her LL.M. (masters of law) in Elder Law and Estate Planning at Western New England University. Mrs. Reagler clerked for...

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Jeffrey Leroy Dangeau

Washington County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience

(479) 409-7265 3284 N. Rom Orchard Rd.
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative, Energy and Real Estate
University of Arkansas School of Law

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Business Attorney licensed in Arkansas with 30 years experience in energy, utility, corporate and real estate law, government relations, and real estate investment and management. 22 years experience as member of business management teams. Strong legal and business writing skills with clear and concise writing and oral presentation styles.

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Timothy Snively

Washington County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience

(479) 695-2444 129 W Sunbridge Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Divorce and Insurance Claims
University of Arkansas School of Law

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Attorney, Tim Snively provides comprehensive legal advice and representation to clients facing a wide variety of legal challenges and opportunities. He provides legal services for personal injury, divorce, custody, criminal, business law, construction law, contracts, wills, probate, Federal Court, employment law, and civil rights law. Attorney Tim Snively is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services available. He treats every client's problem as if it was his own, and focuses on achieving the best results possible. It is his goal that all of his clients will give him their highest personal recommendation.

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Kristy Boehler

Washington County, AR Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience

(479) 316-3760 1830 Shelby Lane
Fayetteville, AR 72704

Business, Agricultural, Employment and Insurance Defense
University of Arkansas School of Law, University of Arkansas School of Law and Drake University

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Kristy E. Boehler is a partner with the Law Group of Northwest Arkansas LLP. She focuses her practice on agricultural and food law, after growing up on a row crop and cattle farm. Kristy graduated cum laude from Drake University in 2007, with a B.A. in Political Science and Law, Politics, and Society. Afterward, she attended law school at the University of Arkansas School of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in 2011. While in school law, Kristy was a member of the Arkansas Law Review and wrote "Poultry Growers in Arkansas: Agents or Independent Contractors?", 63...

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Scott Vorhees

Benton County, AR Business Law Attorney with 25 years of experience

(479) 262-0233 811 N. Dixieland Road
Rogers, AR 72756

Free ConsultationBusiness, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Michigan Law School

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From an early age, Scott has made it his mission to help others during their time of need. He has a passion for the Constitution and for seeking justice. Choosing a career as a trial lawyer was easy for Scott, because it allows him to carry out his passion of helping others during their period of personal tragedies. Scott has dedicated his entire career to becoming an advocate for personal injury victims. He truly believes that the courtroom is where many meaningful battles can be won, including standing up to unscrupulous corporations and insurance companies.

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Sydney Eliza Weiskopf

Benton County, AR Business Law Attorney with 1 year of experience

(833) 822-9400 1202 NE McClain Road
Bentonville, AR 72712

Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
University of Arkansas School of Law

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Sydney represents clients in Arkansas, New York, and Tennessee in the areas of Sports and Entertainment law, Intellectual Property, Business Law, Trademarks, and Estate Planning. Sydney attended law school at the University of Arkansas, where she graduated cum laude with her J.D. in 2023. While in school, Sydney worked for two years in school in the Arkansas Razorback Athletic Department under the Associate General Counsel for Athletics where she gained experience working with contract review and negotiation; compliance and Title 9 issues; intellectual property; Freedom of Information Act requests; and Name, Image, and Likeness policies and procedures. Sydney wrote and...

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Dana Paul

Benton County, AR Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience

(479) 657-6400 609 SW 8th Street, Suite 600
Bentonville, AR 72719

Business, Construction and Real Estate
University of Texas - Austin

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Ms. Paul concentrates her practice in commercial real estate and project development, finance and banking, and general business and corporate transactions. Since 2006, Ms. Paul has practiced law in Arkansas. She has successfully expanded her client base since relocating as a result of her commitment to consistently providing the highest quality in legal services to her clients. Her attention to detail, coupled with the personal attention she provides to each and every one of her clients, is just a part of what separates her in this field. Ms. Paul views the relationship she has with her clients as...

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Lindsey Thomson

Little River County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience

(870) 898-4600 371 West Main Street
P.O. Box 375
Ashdown, AR 71822

Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Municipal
William H. Bowen School of Law

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Lindsey A. Thomson is committed to providing highly skilled, aggressive legal representation for a fair and reasonable cost. She is a general solo practitioner primarily focused on family law, such as divorce and custody, along with personal injury, civil litigation, estate planning, real estate, and contracts. She is licensed in both Arkansas and Texas. She also serves as the City Attorney & Prosecutor of Ashdown, Arkansas. Call today for a free one-on-one consultation at (870) 898-4600 or by email at lathomsonlaw@gmail.com.

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Adam D. Reid

Pulaski County, AR Business Law Attorney with 17 years of experience

(501) 376-3800 425 W CAPITOL AVE
SUITE 3800
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201

Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
The John Marshall Law School and The John Marshall Law School

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Tax, trusts and estates lawyer who enjoys helping his clients meet and exceed their individual, family and business objectives.

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M. Beau Durbin

Garland County, AR Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience

(501) 321-1481 127 Hawthorne Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901

Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Real Estate
William H. Bowen School of Law

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Beau's practice areas include real estate law, business transactions, estate planning, probate, eminent domain and personal injury litigation. Beau was raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas and is a graduate of Lakeside High School (class of 1998). Beau completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Mississippi in 2002, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration. He received his Juris Doctorate degree in 2006 at the University of Arkansas School of Law in Little Rock. Beau is a partner at Crow & Durbin, Attorneys at Law. In addition to practicing law, Beau owns and operates...