USA Guide 2026 : Arkansas
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Business disputes can surface in any commercial context and industry and threaten a business' reputation, economic interests and corporate relationships. At Mitchell Williams, our experienced litigation team has the extensive legal knowledge required to protect and defend business and commercial clients in disputes with other businesses, government entities or groups of individuals.
We represent companies across diverse industry sectors and work to advance each client’s interests, understanding that a client’s business plan, balance sheet and competitive profile are critical elements for successfully positioning litigation matters. We work to provide progressive solutions to help our clients solve their toughest problems and approach each new challenge as an urgent business matter to be resolved expeditiously and cost-effectively.
Our integrated team includes nationally recognized litigators who are members of the International Association of Defense Counsel, Professional Liability Defense Federation, America College of Trial Lawyers, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel and the American Academy of Trial Counsel. Our team has obtained highly successful results, working with national and local companies on matters in local, state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels.
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Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC has a notable bench of strong lawyers who have significant expertise in medical malpractice defense and product and professional liability proceedings. The firm is also noted for its work in the field of contentious real estate, bankruptcy and insurance issues.
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Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC served as lead counsel for the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners in a challenge to a rule concerning the use of so-called “wet-ink” signatures of voter registration applications.
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This firm understands our business, as well as company values. Its responsiveness is second to none.
Mitchell Williams houses sophisticated attorneys with deep understanding of business law in Arkansas.
This is a fantastic team with a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience. It brings strong resources, innovative approaches, subject matter expertise and a comprehensive approach.
The firm's lawyers are excellent strategists. We value their strong experience in this area of the law and the credibility they have before the court.
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Benjamin Jackson of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC is best known for his expertise in representing his clients in personal injury and death matters, including but not limited to toxic tort, product liability and medical injury.
Benjamin Jackson is an incredible resource. He is an experienced and professional attorney.
Graham Talley is best known for his expertise in representing his clients in matters concerning toxic tort, products liability and class action disputes, with a focus on representing clients in the healthcare, insurance and banking industries.
Stuart Miller is a well-regarded trial lawyer with expertise in catastrophic injury and wrongful death defense. He is noted also for his practice in insurance litigation and his experience with large, multi-defendant lawsuits.
Karen Freeman represent corporations in a broad range of litigation matters, with experience of products liability, damages claims, class actions, trade secrets and employment litigation.
Karen has a good understanding of the local judiciary and is a solid litigator.
I feel very comfortable going to her for relevant matters. She is a solid option.
Karen has impressive expertise in commercial litigation matters. She is practical, professional and easy to worth with.
Karen's knowledge of the ins and outs of the client company, along with her exceptional legal judgment and high legal acumen, help to ensure the highest level of legal support.
Devin Bates is an up-and-coming litigator representing commercial clients and local institutions. He represents clients in diverse business competition disputes, as well as advising on complex constitutional claims.
Devin is one of the most conscientious and clever lawyers I have worked with.
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
Provided by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
Benjamin D. Jackson
Graham Talley
Anton L. Janik Jr.
Karen P. Freeman
John Alexander
Allison R. Gladden
Stuart Miller
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