White County Lawyers

David Rawls was born in Glendale, California, September 4, 1949. He graduated with a Bachelors of Art in Philosophy in 1972 and obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law in 1987. Mr. Rawls is a member of the Arkansas Bar Association and was admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 1987 and the Texas Bar in 1988. He is also admitted to practice in U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, and the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

He is a poet, philosopher and musician, as well as a fine lawyer....

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,...

Licensed to practice since 1996.

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...

Published "Shifting the Burden: Genuine Disputes and Employment Discrimination Standards of Proof," 35 Univ. Ark. Little Rock L. Rev. 113 (2012). Law Clerk to The Honorable D.P. Marshall Jr., 2009-2011: United States District Judge, Eastern District of Arkansas & Associate Judge, Arkansas Court of Appeals. Managing Editor, UALR Law Review, 2008-2009. Published Note, "Trust Me, I Do This All the Time: Comparative Provider Statistics and Informed Consent in Arkansas." UALR Moot Court Board, 2008-2009. Octofinalist, Prince Memorial Evidence Moot Court Competition, Brooklyn, New York. Extern to The Honorable Tom Glaze, Associate Justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, 2008.

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Arkansas Social Security Disability Lawyer

Frank H. Falkner graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. in education in 1997, He received a Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, from the University of Arkansas School of law in in 2004, receiving the High Academic Achievement Award for first in his class. He was a law clerk to United States District Court Judge Robert T. Dawson of the Western District of Arkansas (2004-05). After his clerkship he joined Rose Law Firm and practiced in the areas of bankruptcy, litigation, business and commercial law from 2005-2015. Thereafter, he began a solo practice...

Skip is an Arkansas native from Lake Village where he grew up on a farm and worked in the construction industry before attending college. He established Davidson Law Firm in 1973 as a full-service firm with an emphasis on business transactions and business litigation. Today, the firm has expanded to four locations, serving hundreds of clients all around the state. Skip fully embraces the motto “work hard, play hard.” He believes being a successful attorney means more than working hard from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm five days a week. Clients and employees will tell you it is not unusual to...

Aggressive, intelligent, affordable counsel.

Piper Fortune grew up in Cotton Plant, Arkansas- where there were more wild animals than people, and the people there were farmers- certainly not lawyers. In fact, Piper had never met a lawyer until she sought one out in college, having decided she wanted to go to law school. Growing up in such a rural, delta community instilled in her a strong sense of community, advocacy for others, and most importantly, the value of endurance. Piper went to college at Arkansas Tech University, where in three years, she graduated with a B.A. in Journalism with a focus in Public Relations. During...

Sheldon Smith lives in Little Rock with his wife and three children and graduated from Covenant College in 1995 and The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law in 2002. Mr. Smith is a member of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association and is licensed to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Arkansas. His areas of practice include commercial litigation, personal injury, civil rights, wrongful death, and product liability.