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William Mell Griffin III

William Mell Griffin III

USA 2026

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Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP
 Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense

Arkansas

3 years ranked

Litigation: General Commercial

Arkansas

7 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Commercial Litigation & Regulatory

Covenants Not To Compete

Insurance & Regulatory

Litigation

Medical Malpractice

Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Products Litigation

Product Liability

Professional Malpractice

Torts & Insurance

Career

William Mell Griffin III represents major manufacturers nationally in product liability and other litigation. His work also includes the defense of medical malpractice and general liability cases. Will has handled cases in nearly every state in the United States, having tried 85 jury trials. He has been a lead counsel in the defense of manufacturers in lawsuits brought by dozens of municipalities and handled one of the most significant matters litigated before the Consumer Product Safety Commission in recent years.

Will serves as the vice-chairman of the firm's Management Committee.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Foundation, Fellow

American Bar Association, Tort and Insurance Practice Section

American Board of Trial Advocates, Advocate

American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow

Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel

Arkansas Bar Association

Arkansas Easter Seals Society, VIP Chairman, 1988-1999

DRI (formerly Defense Research Institute)

Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel

Pulaski County Bar Association, 1982-present; President, 2006-2007

Trial Attorneys of America, Product Liability Defense

William R. Overton American Inn of Court Master of the Bench, 1991-2020; Counselor, President, 2006-2007

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense - Arkansas

Band 2
Individual Editorial
William Griffin has a robust product liability practice, as well as handling medical malpractice claims. He acts for an impressive roster of manufacturers across the USA.
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Litigation: General Commercial - Arkansas

Band 4
Individual Editorial
William Griffin has a robust product liability practice, as well as handling medical malpractice claims. He acts for an impressive roster of manufacturers across the USA.
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Arkansas

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