Practice Areas
Our firm is respected for providing clients with sound legal advice and advocacy
tailored to meet their unique and diverse needs. Whether we are advising our
clients in commercial and business laws or employment matters or representing
their complex interests before regulatory bodies, circuit courts or appellate
courts, we maintain the highest standards of legal ethics. Drawing on each
attorney's areas of knowledge and strength, our team approach allows us to
address and resolve client issues with integrity, ingenuity and diligence.
Health Care Litigation and Regulatory Compliance
By advising and representing in litigation, compliance and regulatory issues, we are able to meet the complicated and diverse needs of today's healthcare providers. Health care litigation requires a thorough understanding of medical evidence and the numerous state and federal regulations governing providers. Our defense team uses a comprehensive approach to defend medical, statutory and punitive claims in litigation and works closely with our regulatory attorneys, in-house nurses and medical and other experts to provide legal, factual and scientific expertise. We, also, regularly represent our clients before state and federal regulatory bodies.
Energy Law
Recognizing our experience and expertise, Oil, Gas and other Energy Providers seek our advice and representation in title, regulatory, transactional and litigation matters. The breadth of our transactional experience includes preparation of title opinions; negotiation, drafting and review of leases and agreements; and the performance of due diligence. Our attorneys regularly appear before state and federal courts, as well as the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission.
Insurance Defense and Complex Civil Litigation
Our attorneys routinely represent insurance carriers and their insureds in a variety of civil actions, including class actions, excess claims, wrongful death, products liability and other complex matters. Many of our attorneys focus their practice on defending professionals and professional associations in negligence and malpractice actions. Whether we are defending a physicians' group, an insurance carrier, a railroad company or a trucking company, we rely on our experience and our knowledge of our clients' industries. In approaching these challenging cases, we are dedicated to the use of sophisticated technology and emerging legal theories. In addition, we regularly consult with jury scientists and other experts to provide our clients with the most effective defense available.
Business and Commercial Law
Our attorneys comprehensively serve the multi-faceted needs of our business clients. We routinely assist clients in entity formation and formalities. This counseling includes facilitating the contracts and relationships necessary for the successful operation of our clients’ businesses. Through drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and financing documents, we represent banks, mortgage companies and financial institutions. We assist buyers, sellers and developers in a wide-range of real estate transactions related to land ownership, development and use. When our business clients become involved in litigation and other disputes, our attorneys provide skillful and comprehensive representation in state and federal courts.
Labor and Employment Law
We recognize and understand the unique needs of our clients in their specific industries, which allows us to provide individualized counseling and representation in Labor and Employment matters. Our experience includes representing and providing guidance to our clients in EEOC Complaints and claims related to FMLA, FLSA and other state and federal laws. Recognizing that our clients' labor and employment issues often require swift action, our attorneys are readily available for consultation and advice. In addition, we assist clients in drafting policies and procedures related to hiring, retention and termination.
Workers' Compensation Law
Our attorneys represent insurance companies and self-insured employers in workers' compensation matters before the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission and in courts. In addition to our thorough representation in litigation and appeals, we offer our clients sound advice in the development of policies and procedures to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Probate and Estate Planning
Our attorneys assist clients in drafting and creating the estate documents, such as living wills, powers of attorney, guardianships, wills, trusts and business succession agreements, that ensure that our clients' wishes and expectations are realized. Moreover, our probate attorneys help clients smoothly navigate the intricacies of the probate process.
Appellate Practice
Our attorneys include experienced advocates, who specialize in appellate practice and represent clients in the Courts of Appeals for the Eighth and Tenth Circuits, as well as state appellate courts. We consider our appellate practice to be essential to ensuring that the constitutional and procedural rights of our clients are safeguarded throughout the litigation process.
