Desha Lawyers

Whitney Cossio focuses her practice on litigation of medical malpractice and negligent security cases on behalf of injured individuals and their families.

Licensed to practice since 1996.

Benton Gann brings a unique perspective to personal injury law, rooted in diverse life experiences and a passion for helping others. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology from Arkansas Tech University, a Master of Science in Forest Resources from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, and a Juris Doctorate from UALR Bowen School of Law. Before pursuing a legal career, Mr. Gann owned and operated a real estate company specializing in the management and development of hunting, farming, and timberland properties across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Kansas. However, after years of working outdoors in demanding conditions,...

Bryce Brewer is originally from Jonesboro, Arkansas graduating from Jonesboro High School in 1992. The son of a farmer, Bryce graduated from Arkansas State University with a BS in Agri-Business before hearing the call to service of the people through the practice of law. He obtained his law degree from the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law and has practiced plaintiff’s personal injury law ever since. Bryce is licensed in all state and federal courts in Arkansas and licensed in Tennessee. He has also been admitted to practice in Oklahoma, Missouri and Texas. He was distinguished...

Throughout this period, his interest in the law was nurtured by a side job as a trial assistant in the hormone therapy litigation, In re: Prempro Products Liability Litigation, Case No. MDL 1507. Following his work with the Prempro MDL, David attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. While there, he co-founded the Arkansas Journal of Social Change and Public Service (along with Brandon Haubert), an online, interdisciplinary publication for which he served as Editor-in-Chief. He oversaw the Journal’s inaugural symposium, as well as a variety of community engagement efforts. In its first...

Detective turned Criminal Defense Attorney. Veteran Recently named by the National Trial Lawyers as Top 40 under 40 in Criminal defense.

Licensed in 1985 and experienced in all types of legal proceedings from document preparation through jury trials and appeals. Not your typical lawyer, because I work without a secretary and make house calls when necessary. I accept a limited number of cases so that I can get your work done quickly and at a very low lump sum rate.

Steve Abed was born in Philadelphia, PA, and raised in New Jersey. He attended Rutgers University and came to Arkansas in 1990 to attend law school at the Bowen School of Law in Little Rock. Abed is licensed to practice law in Arkansas and has been admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Texas but is currently inactive in those states. Abed has been practicing law in Arkansas for over 25 years. Since graduating from law school, he has practiced in both criminal and civil law areas. In 1994, he went to work for a local firm and then worked as a...

Jennings Morgan has called Arkansas home his entire life. He was born and raised in North Little Rock and is a proud graduate of Catholic High School for Boys in Little Rock. After receiving his undergraduate degree in Business Finance from the University of Arkansas, Morgan returned to Little Rock where he received his Juris Doctorate from the Bowen School of Law. After law school, Morgan served as a judicial law clerk for Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox before going to work as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. During his time as a...

Vincent Morris is a founding partner member of the Open Access Law Firm, PLLC. Morris co-founded this one of a kind law firm in an effort to provide a market-based solution to the problem of access to justice for all. His work includes developing innovative methods of distributing legal resources and legal advice via multimedia technologies. His passion is combining law and technology in creative ways in order to extend access to justice to all Arkansans, as well as for his clients throughout the nation.

Before entering private practice Vincent Morris was Director of the Arkansas Legal Services Partnership and Director...

Practice includes estate planning, business and tax planning, probate and trust administration, and incorporating various strategies to preserve family legacies. Practice is focused on representing agricultural and farming clients, high-net-worth individuals, and family-owned and closely-held businesses in all aspects of estate planning. Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Valuable certificate of Blockchain & Law Profession as well as Series 7 and Series 63 Licenses. Native of Magnolia, Arkansas. Practices in all four corners of the...

Will Dawson was born and raised on a cotton farm in Phillips County, Arkansas. Growing up in the Arkansas Delta, he learned the value of hard work and perseverance early in life. He graduated as valedictorian of his class at Barton High School and went on to attend the University of Arkansas on the Chancellor’s Scholarship, earning a bachelor’s degree in Finance. After graduation, Dawson went back home to Phillips County, where he continued farming until 2015. Over time, he felt called to a new career path, one that would give him a better opportunity to help others and interact with...

Mr. Emerson is a founding partner of Emerson Firm, PLLC. He is a member of the state bars of Texas, Washington and Arkansas. Mr. Emerson obtained his BA from the University of Texas at Austin and then earned his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law Houston.

Mr. Emerson has been rated “AV Preeminent” for the last 20 years by Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest possible peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Emerson was honored by being named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America by the National Trial Lawyers in...

Trial lawyer for 42 years concentrating on Personal Injury and Family Law.
Member of The American Board of Trial Advocates, American College or Trial Lawyers,
MidSouth Super Lawyer.

Hendrix College BA 1972
University of Arkansas Law School JD 1975


Arkansas Times Best Lawyers
AY Magazine Arkansas Best Lawyers
100 Top Trial Lawyer
MidSouth Super Lawyer

Dave is a retired military veteran who served in the U.S. Army for more than 20 years. After retirement he attended Williams Baptist College where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Education. He attended graduate School at Arkansas State University and earned a Masters Degree in Political Science. After Graduate School, he attended Law School at the William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. After graduation and admission to the Arkansas Bar, Dave began practicing law as a solo practitioner in the areas of criminal law and family law. Over the years...

Scott Kadien is an experienced trial attorney having tried dozens of jury trials as a defense attorney and a prosecutor. He has successfully tried all types of crimes ranging from DWI to Capital Murder. His extensive trial experience as an attorney and his 23 years as a police officer make him uniquely qualified to defend people charged with any type of crime in Arkansas. He served as an Criminal Justice adjunct professor in the State of New York University System for 12 years. Scott has spent his entire life in the criminal justice system. During his police career he completed...

My approach to law is informed by struggles I've witnessed, studied, and experienced. I was a college dropout when I decided to become a lawyer, but the frustration and heartache on the news each day compelled me to get involved. During my undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock, I worked for a group-home providing direct care for men with mental disabilities where I learned that the only thing separating me from them was that the world approved of my quirks and not theirs. Those clients were some of my favorite people. I cherish the memories I have...

Attorney Dennis K. Wilson is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law. He served as a law clerk for the honorable Morris S. Arnold, Federal Appeals Court Judge for the United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Judicial Circuit. After opening his own firm in 1996, Wilson partnered with Brandon Haubert in the Fall of 2013 to form Wilson & Haubert, PLLC, now known as WHLaw. In January 2019, Dennis partnered with Winburn, Wilson, Schrader & Shram, PLLC.

Dennis has lectured extensively on Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Charitable Gift Planning, and Elder Law...

Nick is an Arkansas native who was raised in the rural area of northern Pulaski County. He attended high school at North Pulaski High in Jacksonville. In 2012 Nick attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Economics in 2016. That same fall he enrolled at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock –William H. Bowen School of Law. Nick spent part of his time in law school clerking for different firms, including the Davidson Law Firm. Nick strongly believes in zealously representing his clients and dedicates most of his time to his cases. When...

I graduated Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen school of law in 2020. I started The Daughtrey Firm with the sole purpose of providing client-focused, affordable legal services to Saline County and Central Arkansas.

Denny Sumpter is a trial attorney in West Memphis, Arkansas. He is the founder of Sumpter Law Firm, PLLC. The firm focuses on personal injury, wills and estates, real estate transactions, family law, and other general legal needs. Denny served as State Representative to the Arkansas legislature from 2003 until 2009. Denny utilizes his experience both in the legal field and in public service to provide quality representation to all of his clients.

We know that your legal concern is of great importance to you. We offer you: • High-quality, cost-efficient legal services • Individualized attorney attention to your case • Calls and emails promptly returned • 35 years’ experience

Hillary Branham grew up and lived in Magnolia, Arkansas for most of her childhood and then moved to Benton, Arkansas with her family during her teenage years. She graduated from Benton High School and attended college at Arkansas Tech University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and her associate degree in criminal justice. After college, she attended William H. Bowen School of Law at UA Little Rock. Branham’s drive to become an attorney came from her love and passion for serving people. She knew that if she became an attorney, she would be able to assist people in...

Luke Hill, a life-long Arkansan, was born and raised in Little Rock. He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, followed by his law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law. While in law school, Hill had the opportunity to clerk for both small and large law firms, where he learned how to practically serve clients. After graduating from law school, Hill moved home to Little Rock where he began his career with a large commercial insurance company working to navigate health insurance regulations. He then spent several years in...

Have participated in numerous types of cases involving personal injuries, construction disputes and injuries, financial cases and class actions. Have also assisted people in pro bono matters and those without access to funds or legal representation.

I have also mentored younger persons and law students for legal development and awareness of the changing areas in law.

Trace Fryar was born and raised in Arkadelphia, where he graduated from Arkadelphia High School. He remained in his hometown to attend Ouachita Baptist University, where he completed his undergraduate degree in finance. Upon graduating from Ouachita, Fryar went on to obtain his law degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. While in law school, Fryar had the opportunity to clerk for law firms in both Arkadelphia and Conway and to serve in the Bowen School of law clinical program, gaining experience in client service. Throughout his academic career, Fryar developed...

Chad is extremely well-versed in Estate Planning. Our goal is that every estate planning client that enters our firm leaves with an estate plan that is tailored to their specific needs and situation. A good estate plan helps families plan and protect their assets. If probate is needed, Chad is also very knowledgeable in that area. He worked for an Arkansas Probate Judge before joining wh Law, so he knows the Arkansas Probate Code and how to navigate the Arkansas Court System. Chad Taylor practices in the areas of Probate, Estate Planning, and general Civil Litigation at wh Law. Chad takes pride...