Franklin Lawyers

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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.

Chris Warthen has over 14 years of experience in law and medical sciences. His engagements incorporate a broad range of professional expertise, including strategist, chemist, attorney and historian. By bringing all these disciplines to bear on behalf of his clients, Chris provides effective critical thinking that leads to insights into the legal, judicial and human factors that are at play in resolving even the most difficult matters. Chris began his career as a chemist after attaining his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics at Texas State University in 2000. Following...

Paul A. Schmidt, Jr. proudly joined his father’s law practice after graduating from law school, and has enjoyed carrying on the family tradition of providing high quality legal services to his clients for a fair price. Paul Schmidt, Jr. focuses his practice on Estate Planning, Probate, Civil Litigation, Business Planning, Domestic Relations, and Criminal Law

I am Joe Calhoun, a registered patent attorney also licensed in Arkansas and California, with over twenty-five years of legal and related business experience in commercial law and client counseling, especially in the intellectual property fields. My primary practice areas include the creation or registration of intellectual property rights, the guiding of clients’ commercialization of those rights, the assignment or licensing of such rights to or from others, and the enforcement of (or defense against) infringement claims. After earning my Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University (Biology and Psychology), and graduating from law school at the University of San...

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

Elizabeth Rogers, who often goes by “Beth” in the company of other Elizabeths, is an attorney at Punchwork. Elizabeth was born in the San Diego Naval Hospital and spent her early years in Chula Vista, California, before moving to Phoenix, Arizona, where she spent much of her youth. From a young age, she had her eyes set on becoming a lawyer, a dream she has diligently pursued throughout her life. Her path toward the legal profession is as varied as it is impressive. Elizabeth has lived in multiple cities, including Chula Vista, California, Laurel, Maryland, and Phoenix, Arizona, contributing to her...

Mr. Hulsey has practiced Patent and Trademark Law for 35 years and serves inventors and entrepreneurs in the Southeast United States, focusing principally in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. He has prosecuted and obtained patents and trademarks for this region’s most aspiring and amazing inventors, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who are dedicated to making the world a better place. He is committed to manifesting a perpetual virtuous cycle of innovation and entrepreneurial growth spurring intellectual property growth, which in turn encourages fair, reasonable, collaborative commercialization and to further yet more regional innovation, entrepreneurial growth, and prosperity. Over the years,...

Josh oversees a 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, Custody/Divorce, Estate Planning, Probate/Guardianship, and Immigration as well as other legal services. Mostyn represents many clients as "Outside General Counsel" and manages an array of legal issues for small and medium sized companies. Josh is licensed to practice in both state and federal court. He is a past President of the Benton County Bar Association and former Vice Chair of the Arkansas Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on...

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...

I am a trial lawyer. I represent individuals in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. My work involves high-stakes family law and civil cases that often include allegations of criminal misconduct. I work with my clients to resolve important matters privately and by agreement when possible. When the other side is unreasonable or will not agree, I have the training and trial experience to provide skilled advocacy and representation in court for my clients. I am board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a family law trial lawyer. I am a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers...

Don Spears is a trial lawyer and has been in practice for 40 + years, Don has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of Arkansans. Growing up in Malvern, Arkansas, Don truly understands the hardships that legal problems can create for a family.

After graduating from Malvern High School, Don attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Fulfilling his lifelong goal, he went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1975.

Don was admitted to the bar in 1975 and is licensed to practice law in...

Ashley Naramore focuses on estate planning needs of individuals, families and small businesses of all ages and circumstances. A limited focus enables her to be particularly sensitive to the situations her clients confront. Other areas of practice include special needs planning, adoption, durable powers of attorney, guardianship, second marriage planning, gun trusts, healthcare directives, deeds/real estate and LLCs.

“To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.” – Alfred Lord Tennyson K.C. Dupps Tucker is a partner and founder of the Law Group of Northwest Arkansas PLLC. K.C.’s practice involves representing individuals and corporations in all phases of complex civil litigation—with a focus on business and agricultural issues. Although she grew up in Northwest Arkansas, K.C. graduated from Colorado College 1995 with B.A. in Political Science and Theatre. Upon graduation, she worked for Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences as the Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Director. In 2007, K.C. received her Juris Doctorate from the University of...

A native of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Joshua W. Bugeja has a passion for providing quality legal services at affordable prices. Mr. Bugeja is willing to travel across Northwest Arkansas for little to no additional charge.

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.

Jennifer M. Lancaster is the Managing Partner of The Lancaster Law Firm. Her practice focuses on Personal Injury and Bankruptcy.

During law school, Jennifer also worked towards her M.B.A. Additionally, she was a member of the Moot Court Board, a member of the American Inn’s of Court Organization, a nationally recognized member of the Big Brother’s & Big Sister’s Organization for her volunteer service, and a finalist in the Arkansas Governor’s Cup Competition for business students.

Jennifer’s legal experience includes working as a law clerk for the Prosecuting Attorney for the Sixth Judicial District in Pulaski County, Arkansas, where she assisted in...

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...

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...

Gregg Knutson started practicing law after completing his studies at the William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1997. Gregg handles a wide variety of matters, including divorce, bankruptcy, personal injury, foreclosure defense, criminal defense and appeals, and collection law. In 2002, Mr. Knutson opened his own law firm, and he has had a solo law practice since that time.

Mr. Knutson particularly enjoys assisting clients with complex financial issues that arise in divorce and bankruptcy matters. Mr. Knutson has found his Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock...

I am originally from Chicago, Illinois. I am a graduate of Purdue University and the University of Arkansas School of Law. I was on the Dean's List at both universities. I have been licensed to practice law in Arkansas for more than seventeen (17) years. I have successfully handled hundreds of cases in the following areas: divorce, paternity, change of custody, child support, interference with visitation, grandparent visitation, alimony, legal separation, adoption, name change, juvenile dependency-neglect, contempt, bankruptcy, guardianships, wills, personal injury, expungements, and traffic ticket defense. I became an attorney because I...

I have been providing successful and aggressive representation to my clients for over Twenty years. Whether you need a consultation in a civil case, you have had an accident or you need advice about a divorce, Halbert Law Office will be able to provide you with the representation you need at a fair price. Your legal matter is important to me and I am willing to put in the time and work necessary to bring it to a favorable conclusion. Voted by National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Trial lawyers since 2014.

As a general practice attorney, I assist people and businesses in a host of areas, including personal injury, employment discrimination, criminal defense, divorces, and appeals. I am based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and accept cases throughout Arkansas and in some parts of Missouri (primarily the greater Kansas City and St. Louis areas). I look forward to discussing the possibility of working with you on your legal matter.