Newport Lawyers

As the managing partner and founder of Knapp Law Firm and Knapp and Associates, I manage a team of skilled lawyers, legal professionals and support staff representing clients in multiple states across the Southeastern United States. Being licensed in seven states, a host of federal jurisdictions, a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar and operating four offices allows us to provide the best legal representation possible for our clients through the use of cutting edge technology, required continuing education for our professionals and having only the best people on our team. Whether our clients...

I operate a boutique law practice dedicated to legal issues that involve the areas of Construction Law, Real Estate Law, Green Building/Sustainable Development Law, Hotel/Hospitality Law and Small Business Law.

Education B.S. Computer Engineering, Cum Laude (2005) Juris Doctorate University of Arkansas at Little Rock, High Honors (2010) Licensed to Practice Arkansas U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Arkansas Practice Area Emphasis Small & Large Business Law Real Estate Law Corporate Law Civil Litigation & Personal Injury Law Business & Real Estate Transactions Professional Affiliations Arkansas Bar Association Pulaski County Bar Association

Lisa Douglas has been licensed as a Registered Nurse for over 2 decades. Focus of her law practice is injury and accident law, medical malpractice, social security disability, wrongful death and defective hip replacement cases. She has been voted as "Best Attorney" 4 consecutive years in the Stephens Media NLR Times Poll.

John A. Butler earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law. Prior to attending law school, John graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ouachita Baptist University.

John’s practice primarily focuses on divorce, custody, adoption, paternity, and guardianship cases. His previous experience includes counseling financial institutions, mortgage servicers, and consumers on matters related to bankruptcy, foreclosures, evictions, commercial litigation, and title defects.

John is currently admitted to practice in Arkansas and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas. He is a member of the...

Tasha C. Taylor is a Partner at Taylor & Taylor Law Firm, P.A., where her practice focuses personal injury litigation and appellate litigation. Tasha co-founded Taylor & Taylor Law Firm with her law partner (and husband), Andy Taylor, in 2010. The Taylors owe their firm’s success to their commitment to providing a unique customer service experience for their clients: “We want all of our clients to know that they are a priority at our firm and that we actually care about them and the outcome of their cases."

Deborah and her team focus on Practical Estate Planning and Social Security Disability. Practical Estate Planning: Life is unpredictable and families are messy. Don't be afraid to reach out. Deborah and her team help folks all over Arkansas get their "Ducks in a Row" with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and more. Social Security Disability / SSI: Deborah and her team keep their disability caseload small, so they can provide the individualized service that disability clients need and deserve. Call or email to see if they can help. (501) 247-1830 or Info@TheHardinLawFirm.com.

Lyndsey D. Dilks grew up in Gillett, Arkansas. She was a charter member of the Arkansas School of Math and Science. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Transportation Logistics from the University of Arkansas in 1998. Ms. Dilks lived in Memphis, Tennessee for four years working in the transportation industry. She returned home to Arkansas and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law in 2006. During law school, Ms. Dilks studied international transportation law in Guadalajara, Mexico. She also had the honor of being selected as a law clerk for the United States Department of...

Darren O’Quinn is peer-reviewed for the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients.

A native of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, he began his legal career in 1985 working as a law clerk at one of Arkansas’s most prestigious and largest law firms, then known as House, Holmes & Jewell (which eventually became Dover & Dixon). After receiving his Juris Doctor, with honors, from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law in 1987, he joined the firm’s Litigation Section as an associate where his practice emphasized the defense of insurers, doctors,...

Bill Godbold joined Natural State Law in 2019. He practices exclusively in the areas of debtor/creditor litigation and bankruptcy.



Prior to joining the firm, Bill represented debtors at two of the largest volume consumer bankruptcy firms in Arkansas, where he became experienced in all aspects of consumer bankruptcy. Bill has also represented small business and farm debtors in liquidations and reorganizations. Bill is the current Secretary-Treasurer of the Debtor-Creditor Bar of Central Arkansas.



Bill’s experience and knowledge enable him to creatively and effectively help his clients achieve their goals.

Tyler DeWitt has extensive experience advocating on behalf of clients, including individuals, small businesses, corporations, and estates. Tyler focuses his practice on matters involving both federal and state tax controversy and litigation. Tyler regularly represents clients facing tax-related criminal charges and investigations, IRS collections (garnishments, levies, liens, IRS Revenue Officer enforcement), disputes in U.S. Tax Court, audits, tax debt settlements, international tax issues, back tax return filings, and certain state Sales & Use tax issues (both civil and criminal). In addition to his practice, Tyler is a prolific speaker and regularly contributes his expertise as both an attorney and certified public...

In Kevin Kelley’s first year as a lawyer he championed for a family and led the efforts to a multi-million dollar recovery. Since then, it has become commonplace for attorney Kevin Kelley and his team to recover millions for families. Kevin Kelley is responsible for representing numerous individuals injured or killed by 18-wheelers, electrocution, industrial machines, shootings, all terrain vehicles, and railroad companies. In addition, Kevin Kelley has resolved business disputes for Bank of America, American Express and several smaller companies.

Voted "Best Lawyers in Arkansas" by AY magazine. Our firm focuses on Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy. We provide a full range of bankruptcy services for consumers and small businesses experiencing financial trouble. Put our 30 years of experience to work for you. Working with us to file a bankruptcy case can have positive and immediate impact upon your life. Filing bankruptcy with us will also give you a fresh start from your debts and allow you to stop wage garnishments, stop a foreclosure, stop lawsuits, and stop debt collector's harassment. Call (501) 371-0002 today...

Brian Light joined wh Law | We Help in 2020. His practice is focused on Bankruptcy matters.

Brian grew up in Little Rock, where he graduated from Little Rock Central High. After earning his undergraduate degree at the University of Central Arkansas he attended the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville.

While in law school, he worked in the school’s Pro Bono Bankruptcy Clinic, where he discovered that helping the people of Arkansas through the bankruptcy process was the best way for him to use his law degree. Since graduating from law school in 2014 he has helped hundreds of...

Starting the day I opened an office, clients have asked: "What's your success rate?" Back In 1982, I said…heck…I just started! Now when I get asked that question today but my answer 40 years later is, look at my results and read my client reviews. I defended people during the most stressful, sorrowful, and angry times in their lives: When a federal or state prosecutor has filed criminal charges against them; or they are battling over the custody of their children or their grandchildren or cheated out of an inherited property, or their Trust money mismanaged. Over...

Caroline Lewis joined The Brad Hendricks Law Firm in 2009, and has served as its Managing Bankruptcy Attorney since 2013. Originally from Gurdon, Arkansas, Caroline obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian and Political Science from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas in 1996. She then earned her Master of Arts degree in Slavic Languages and Literatures from the University of Kansas in 1998. She concluded her education in 2002, when she received her Juris Doctorate from the Univerity of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She is licensed to practice law in all state and federal...

Grant Wise is an attorney based out of the Little Rock office dedicated to helping his clients with all of their family law needs, including divorce, adoption, and child custody and visitation issues. He recognizes how difficult family matters can be and is passionate about helping his clients resolve their problems and achieve their goals so they can get back to living the lives they want and deserve. Grant Wise was born and raised in Paragould, Arkansas, and grew up helping out on his family’s small cattle farm. He called Jonesboro home for six years before moving to Little Rock in...

CAVC attorney Chris Attig is one of nation’s leading advocates for veterans.

Mr. Attig is one of the few attorneys for veterans who actually wore the uniform; he has seen, firsthand, the devastation that the VA’s legal and medical malfeasance can wreak on a veteran’s family.

Mr. Attig served in the U.S. Army Field Artillery, receiving many awards including the parachutist badge.

He attended U.S. Army Ranger school, and because of his tenacity, professionalism, and esprit d’corps, was recruited for U.S. Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Mr. Attig declined the opportunity, ultimately dedicating himself to serve his brother and sister veterans...

I work hard to get you the result you want. There are many ways to solve a legal problem, and I will educate you about your options so that you can make an informed decision. I possess extensive experience in the field in oil and gas matters. I also probate wills, serve as in-state counsel for estates probated in other states, draft real estate contracts, litigate personal injury claims, and help people escape bad marriages in divorce court. I represent clients before Arkansas State Courts, Arkansas Federal District Courts, and the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission.

Brad Hendricks has a family tradition of dedication to the law. His father was also an attorney in Little Rock, and a former circuit judge in Pulaski County.

Brad has worked for many years as a trial attorney almost exclusively handling medical malpractice cases. His practice focuses on representing children with cerebral palsy or other birth injuries caused by obstetric or pediatric malpractice. Several of the cases he has settled or won at trial have been reported in a number of legal publications.

In 1980, the State of Arkansas called upon Brad Hendricks to bring the prison system...

Michael J. Watton is the senior partner at Watton Law Group. As a leading national consumer bankruptcy lawyer, he has guided thousands of clients through bankruptcy and debt consolidation, as well as successfully representing individuals in suits against mortgage servicers, payday lenders, and large financial companies. Mr. Watton is admitted to practice in the state courts of Wisconsin, Colorado, Missouri, Utah, Ohio, Florida, New York, Arkansas, Virginia, Arizona, and Kansas, as well as the federal courts in certain districts of those states and in the US 7th and 8th Circuit Courts of Appeals. Attorney Watton is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell,...

I, a native of Memphis, TN., am a graduate of Memphis Central High School, and of The University of Memphis; I then graduated from Southern University Law Center. After graduating from Southern, I moved to Washington D.C., where I worked as a policy analyst, writing policy for the United States Department of Agriculture. I then worked at a subrogation firm negotiating insurance claims for companies across the United States, including Walmart and Home Depot. After that, I worked as a Staff Attorney at the Center for Arkansas Legal Services in Pine Bluff, AR. While there, I went before the court...

Originally from Tulsa, Harry now resides in Little Rock, Arkansas. While he practices in many different areas, he focuses his practice on landlord representation and providing his clients the legal expertise to navigate the eviction/unlawful detainer procedure and other issues that arise for landlords in Arkansas. Harry maintains a staunch commitment to professionalism, ethics, and zealous representation of his clients. While he now focuses his practice on landlord representation, he believes that tenants deserve to be treated fairly and equitably. Harry believes that giving back is one of the most important aspects of the legal profession and has represented hundreds...

I love being family law attorney because I get to celebrate people during some of the happiest moments of their life, and get to help them through some of the most difficult. My primary practice areas include adoption, divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and guardianship matters. I am a certified public accountant (CPA, inactive status) which is very useful for my clients who are seeking to divide up large assets and retirement plans.

Thomas G. Buchanan is an experienced personal injury lawyer in Little Rock. Tom is committed to helping those who have been seriously harmed with no fault of their own get fair and just compensation from insurance companies. He is dedicated to fight for each of his clients' rights and that includes taking cases to trial to get the recovery that they deserve. His passion for obtaining justice on behalf of injury victims has earned him the reputation as one of the most tenacious and skilled courtroom advocates.

Formerly a Cop and Judge. Decades in the legal community. Personally available to all clients from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. It costs you nothing to talk for a bit and see how we might help you.

Since I began practicing law in 2007, I have represented over a thousand accused men and women from across the state of Arkansas. My clients have faced all type of charges; including, drug possession, drug trafficking, manufacturing, delivery, assault, battery, theft, burglary, sexual assault, rape, fraud, robbery, alcohol related offenses, fraud, domestic battery, murder, capital murder and many others. I have fought the state at jury trials, hearings and bench trials and won for my clients. Although each case is unique and no result can be guaranteed by any attorney. My client’s results include not guilty verdicts, for on...

Licensed in Arkansas & Texas

Mr. Ray graduated Summa Cum Laude from Henderson State University before earning his Juris Doctor from the William H. Bowen School of Law, where he is qualified for membership to the Who’s Who Among American Law students. Mr. Ray earned the respect of both his clients and peers by being named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers by Martindale-Hubbel for demonstrating the highest possible ethical standards and legal ability. And, he has earned a rating of “10.0 – Superb” from the online legal directory, Avvo, where peers and clients have posted their rankings in terms...

I became a lawyer later in life after experiencing first hand as a single mother and business owner how helpless one can feel in a judicial system that seems out of reach to all but those with endless resources. I know what it is like to be faced with the need for legal representation having limited resources and a judicial system that is too often dismissive of those with modest means. I made a vow to never forget how terrified and helpess I felt and how differently many things in my life might have been had I had someone advocating...

Tim Reed was born in southeast Arkansas and did a lot of growing up in the delta. Before concluding grade school, he moved to central Arkansas and has lived there since. An avid musician, Tim attended the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, where he majored in music with an emphasis on guitar and graduated magna cum laude. Tim played guitar professionally for many years, continues to play, and is regarded by his peers as one of the best guitarists in Arkansas. Tim attended law school at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, graduated with honors, and began his legal...

Landon T. Sanders graduated from Conway High School in Conway, Arkansas. He earned his degree in social studies education from the University of Central Arkansas, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Landon graduated Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law.

Throughout school and after graduation, Landon gained invaluable experience in Arkansas courtrooms. He clerked through an externship program for an Arkansas Supreme Court Justice, clerked for the governor’s office during the 2015 legislative session, and served as a prosecutor for more than a year. He’s briefed the governor on bills introduced by...

James Law Firm is a criminal defense firm located in Little Rock, Arkansas and serves clients throughout the state. Practice areas encompass homicide and other violent crimes, robbery, drug crimes, DWI, sex crimes, weapons charges, white collar crimes including organized crime/RICO, juvenile crimes, death penalty cases, and other felonies and misdemeanors, as well as appeals.

Founded in 1994 by William O. “Bill” James, Jr., the firm is comprised of dedicated and diverse professionals with extensive legal experience and multilingual skills. They work as a team, giving clients the benefit from each attorney’s specific background. Among them, the lawyers are admitted to...

A native of the Delta who has spent the last several years practicing law in Central Arkansas, Caitlin Leggett Ginardi knows that small town charm will often take you as far as big city experience. Fortunately for her Clients, Caitlin has both. Caitlin enjoys working closely and developing one-on-one relationships with each of her clients. She takes great pride in supporting her clients as they face some of the most difficult and emotional times of their lives. Many of her friends have become her clients, but all of her clients have become her friends. From out-of-the-box settlement strategies to aggressive...

My name is Jacob Denson. I am the founder of Denson DWI & Drug Defense, PLLC. I am from Sherwood, Arkansas. I attended college at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics with a Minor in Statistics. After college, I entered the work force. I worked with my father in his local automotive repair shop. I received an email inviting me to apply to law school while at work one day. I was accepted to law school, and completed my Juris Doctorate degree at University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School...

Andy Taylor is a Partner at Taylor & Taylor Law Firm, P.A. His practice focuses on personal injury claims and appellate advocacy. Andy graduated summa cum laude from Ouachita Baptist University in 2002, with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics. In 2005, Andy graduated from the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law. While there, he was a member of the Moot Court Board, the UALR Law Review, and the Student Bar Association. After graduation, Andy spent a year working as a real estate attorney for Dillard's, Inc. He then spent three years at the...

Experienced and trusted injury attorney Alan LeVar has been practicing law in Arkansas for the past 20 years. As a former Municipal Judge Mr. LeVar has an extensive amount of experience helping those in his community.

You can learn more about me at my website, www.laportejennerlaw.com, and you can reach me via email at frank@laportejennerlaw.com. I'm a central Arkansas attorney that owns and operates the LaPorte-Jenner Law firm with my wife, Kelli LaPorte-Jenner. Our firm focuses on issues that impact families and local businesses. We have years of experience in the area of family law, probate, civil and commercial litigation, probate, as well as criminal and appellate practice. I previously worked for Pulaski County, where I lead the county in a wide range of complex trials and appeals. I also provided guidance to the elected officials of the county....