Benton County Lawyers

Josh oversees a wide 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, Estate Planning, Probate, and a host of other legal services.

Josh represents many clients as "Outside General Counsel" and manages a wide array of legal issues for many small and medium sized companies conducting business throughout the state, the U.S., and around the world.

Josh is licensed to practice in both state and federal court. He is a past President of the Benton County Bar Association, and currently...

Tom has served as a deputy prosecuting attorney in both Pulaski and Washington counties. Tom has handled thousands of criminal cases, ranging from traffic violations to DWIs to violent felonies. During his time with the prosecutor's office, Tom gained an understanding of the tactics employed by both the prosecutors and the police to convict people charged with crimes. Tom is excited to use his knowledge and insight to battle for the clients of Marks Law Firm and to help them with their cases!
Tom Marks graduated with honors from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law in...

I believe that some of my life experiences, both past and present, give me the ability to connect with my clients with genuine empathy and understanding. I have, myself, been involved with the legal system in the area of custody and know first-hand how uncomfortable it can be. To be that counsel, there to explain the legal options, procedures, and timelines while representing my clients’ best interests is what I want to do for my clients.

I represent people and not insurance companies and practice exclusively in the area of personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice. I have many years of experience in helping people and families whose lives have been turned upside down as a result of injuries or the death of a loved one caused by the negligence of others. In 2018, I was proud to help trucking crash victims recover jury verdicts of $1,980,000.00, $500,000.00 and $175,000.00. Some of the cases that I am most proud of have directly resulted in changes that have and will save lives. After a railroad...

I imagine right now you are surprised to be reading this. You didn't think you would be here. Divorce is something that happens to other people, not to you. Your marriage was never perfect, but let's be honest - who has a perfect marriage? Things were never perfect, but you could live with the imperfections. For a while.

Then the imperfections grew. They grew to the point that they were major problems. Problems that were unfortunately unfixable. Now you need help and you don't know where to turn.

Well, you have arrived at the...

Sean T. Keith has represented people injured as a result of the negligence of others for more than twenty-five years. His practice began with car wrecks and has grown to include tractor trailer crashes, nursing home abuse and products liability cases against car manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell. He has been recognized by several national organizations and has regularly been featured on the Mid South’s Super Lawyer list and named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers.

Attorneys across the United States refer cases to Sean...

Scott came to practice of law later in life than most. After spending many years in management roles, he decided to do what he had always planned to do as a child and go back to school to become an attorney. Admitted to the Bar in 2011, Scott worked primarily as a solo practitioner handling a wide range of cases before joining our firm in 2016. He has handled hundreds of disability cases before the Social Security Administration. Scott takes a lot of satisfaction in helping people when they are...

Ms. Paul concentrates her practice in commercial and residential real estate and project development, oil and gas, 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...

Roger is known as a fierce trial attorney who is passionate about practicing personal injury law. During his career, he has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. But what he values is more than accomplishing a case. It’s the satisfaction he gets when he wins a settlement for a badly injured client. This motivates him to continue in his mission of advocacy and quest for justice. Roger is a leading advocate in the field of personal injury litigation, earning recognitions from Super Lawyers®, an AV Rating® by Martindale-Hubbell®, and more.

I began my career as a lawyer at Martin Attorneys, P.A. in 2001, and my practice has always focused on bankruptcy. I like the fact that bankruptcy, more than many other practice areas, is driven by legal rather than factual disputes.

Erin , has had a passion for the law her entire adult life. She started working for a personal injury law firm at the age of 17 as a legal secretary, then paralegal as she worked her way through college and law school. Erin furthered her education and launched her career all while raising her three beautiful children.

Erin graduated cum laude from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2011. In February 2012, when she sat for the Arkansas Bar Exam, she obtained the highest score.

Since becoming a licensed attorney, her practice has focused on representing people...

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.

God seemed to lead me to the practice of law. I gravitated to the kind of law that helps people when they are hurting: family law, bankruptcy law, accidents and wrongful death, wills and trusts.

I have 19 years of experience in a variety of areas. Just contact me to discuss your legal needs. If I don't handle that type of work, maybe I can refer you to someone who can. My offices are "virtual." That basically means I work from home. This means I come to YOU. There is no charge for travel within Benton or Washington counties. The savings I recognize from not maintaining an actual business premise result in significantly lower fees that I charged in the past.

Gary Dewitt has a passion for helping people of all ages to protect their quality of life and provide peace of mind when they need retirement advice, newly formed family planning, elder law advice, estate planning or issues related to probate. Gary is a graduate of the U of A Law School as well as earning accolades from OSU in Business Administration and Computer Science. He has worked and provided consultation to numerous Fortune 100 companies. Gary’s education coupled with valuable life experience allow him to bring creative estate planning and elder law solutions to your family when you...

Seth A. White is a sixth-generation native of Northwest Arkansas and member of the last unified class of Rogers High School. Seth completed his undergraduate degree at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana, where he was a Daktronics NAIA Scholar Athlete and Crossroads League All-Conference performer for the Wildcats baseball team. After retiring his batting gloves, he decided the best avenue for his passion for competition was to become a trial lawyer.

While a student at the University of Arkansas School of Law, Seth prosecuted cases as a Rule XV Student Practitioner for the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office and served as...

I grew up in Clarksville, Arkansas, where I learned the most important parts about lawyering: How to work hard, how to to work smart, and how to work out problems with other people. The rest I picked up in law school and my first few years of practice, but I firmly believe that most of what makes me a good advocate I learned growing up. Before law school, I attended Arkansas Technical College and earned a bachelor’s degree in business. This is where I learned about business, which guides my approach to lawyering—I like to emphasize efficiency, customer service,...

I grew up in Helena, Arkansas, attended the William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock and trained with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. My practice includes family law and criminal defense. I am a qualified Domestic Relations Attorney ad Litem.

Before entering private practice, I was as a software developer, Chief Privacy & Security Officer, and in-house counsel. I leverage this technical expertise and experience to provide critical legal and technical skill as the impact of digital information and evidence expand in criminal prosecution and domestic relations.

Lisa is a native of Fayetteville, Arkansas where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Arkansas. She was admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 1992 and the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas in 1995. Lisa handled several high profile criminal cases including rape trials, drug trials, and a capital murder trial during her years at the Benton County and Washington County Public Defenders Office. She later served as a deputy prosecuting attorney for the acclaimed Washington/Madison Drug Court presided over...

Represent businesses and employees in breach of contract disputes and labor and employment law matters involving misclassification, minimum wage, overtime and off-the-clock violations across the county.

Licensed in Texas and Arkansas, and with federal court appearances in Ohio, California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Mississippi.

Weekly research, draft, and file pleadings and argue cases before state and federal court and administrative tribunals. Represent individuals and families in a variety of matters including successfully winning lawsuits against the City of Little Rock over taxi license monopoly and also over political fundraising.

Also has represented individuals and families in a variety of matters including child and...

John R. Hudson has been practicing family law and criminal law since 1987. He graduated from the University of Arkansas school of law. He founded The Hudson Law Firm, P.L.L.C. which is based in Fayetteville, Arkansas and serves clients throughout northwest Arkansas.

Mr. Elliott was admitted to the Arkansas bar in 1978. He is also admitted to practice before U.S. District Courts of Arkansas, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court. He received his education from Ouachita Baptist University (B.A., cum laude, 1975) where he was a four year letterman on the Tiger football team; and University of Arkansas School of Law at Fayetteville (J.D., 1978). He was the Research Editor of the Arkansas Law Review for 1978. He also became a Certified Public Accountant (currently inactive), Arkansas, 1980. Don Elliott also served in the...

Ryan defends Arkansans against criminal allegations and in divorce and child custody cases. Ryan’s criminal practice includes misdemeanor and felony charges and tickets and citations of all kinds. Ryan’s clients most often come to him during one of the most difficult times of their lives, and he values his clients’ trust. Ryan believes in his clients and works tirelessly for justice.

Raised by a teacher and poultry industry worker, Ryan grew up in Pittsburg, a small diverse town in Northeast Texas. Ryan began working when he was 14 years old as a bus boy at a local catfish restaurant. He spent...

Le Ann P. Box practiced as a registered nurse for 13 years before joining Elliott & Smith Law Firm,and has extensive experience in analyzing medical injuries. This provides our firm with invaluable knowledge when handling claims involving complex medical issues.