Scott County Lawyers

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.

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...

Rich in tradition, Daily & Woods has represented start-ups and established businesses, banks, Fortune 500 companies, local government, and individual clients in a variety of legal matters for over 108 years.

C. Michael Daily is a member of Daily & Woods. He practices primarily in the areas of oil, gas and mineral law, including title examination and mineral litigation, estate planning, contract law, business law, real estate law, and collection law. Mr. Daily is a graduate of Hendrix College (B.A.) and The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (M.B.A. and J.D.). He is a member of the Sebastian County,...

Whitfield has defended over a thousand criminal cases and averages several trials a month. While in law school in Fayetteville, Whitfield was President of the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies and founder of the Criminal Law Society and a member of the International Law Society, the Christian Legal Society, and the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. Whitfield also obtained prestigious externships, working for the Honorable Judge Chadd Mason in the Circuit Court of Washington and Madison Counties and Congressman Steve Womack in Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District. Whitfield grew up in Marion, Arkansas and made his way...

Mr. King graduated from high school in Greenbrier, Arkansas, in 1969, before leaving to join the United States Marine Corps. After his service in the Corps, Mr. King attended Southern Arkansas University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree-History in 1981. Mr. King then attended law school at the University of Arkansas School of Law in Little Rock, where he developed an interest in Constitutional Law and issues in immigration. He earned his Juris Doctor in 1986. For the first year of Mr. King's practice, he focused on employment law issues for several Central Arkansas companies. Then, in...

Natalie was raised in Fort Smith where she graduated from Southside High School. After obtaining a Bachelor’s in Humanities from St. Gregory’s University, she moved to Fayetteville until graduating from the University of Arkansas School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in Arkansas. While in law school, Natalie was a member of the law fraternity Delta Theta Phi and the International Law Society. She also participated in the Women’s Law Student Association, and served as Chair of Community Service. During law school, she interned for Daily and Woods in Fort Smith. Natalie was also a student attorney...

James King attended Southside High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was active in athletics and graduated in 2002. After high school, he attended University of Louisiana, Lafayette, and earned a Bachelor of Arts with a major in political science/pre-law and a minor in English. While in college, James King ran both Division 1 track and cross country. After completing college in 2006, James contracted to serve in the Marine Corps and in May of 2008, he attended Officers Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia. He commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on 9 August 2008. After Officers Candidate School,...

Joe Byars has over 25 years of experience in private practice. He began his practice in Dallas, Texas, handling business and employment law issues of all types. Since moving to his hometown of Fort Smith,Arkansas, his practice has focused on civil litigation, including personal injury law,employment law, and complex business litigation in many areas, including antitrust, and healthcare. Joe also handles estate planning, business transactions and regulatory issues.

Brandon grew up in Clarksville, Arkansas, where he learned the most fundamental parts of lawyering: how to solve problems, work smart, and work hard. He also learned with the values of respect and trust instilled in Arkansans and holds those values in high regard today. Brandon’s first job was washing dishes at a local restaurant in junior high. Every day, he finished football practice at 4:30 and went straight to work washing dishes that had piled up between lunch and the start of the dinner shift. His first few weeks as a working kid were (understandably) dreaded, but it was at...

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. Before entering private practice, I was as a software developer, Chief Privacy & Security Officer, and in-house counsel for a healthcare company.

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...

Travis R. Berry is the founder of The Law Office of Travis Berry, with several locations across Arkansas including Arkadelphia, Conway, and Hot Springs. Focusing his practice primarily on personal injury litigation, he provides representation to clients in the across the state who have been harmed by the negligence of others in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, premises liability, medical malpractice, defective products and wrongful death. Mr. Berry is also certified as a mediator, and he has family law experience as well.

As an undergraduate, Mr. Berry received his Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of...

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.

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 a taxi license monopoly and also over political fundraising. Also has represented individuals and families in a variety of matters including child...

“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 LLP. 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...

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...

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.

DO NOT SETTLE FOR LESS Former Prosecutor of 5+ years on your side. As Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the 20th Judicial District for the State of Arkansas serving Faulkner, Van Buren, and Searcy Counties, Taylor D. Martin gained extensive experience in all aspects of criminal law. Taylor served as a Felony Domestic Violence Prosecutor and Felony Drug Prosecutor, as well as handling financial crimes and everything from traffic tickets and misdemeanors to serious felonies. Now, as a Criminal Defense Attorney, Taylor can go to work for you today.

Jarred Kibbey co-founded Natural State Law, PLLC.

Prior to opening the firm, Jarred served a wide array of organizations from large not-for-profit insurance companies, to small privately held companies where he worked directly with some of the largest employers and most respected health systems in the country to create innovative business solutions to complex problems.

Jarred also served as the Senior Policy Advisor to the Arkansas Department of Health and Senior Healthcare Advisor to Governor Hutchinson.

Jarred’s diverse, real-world experience in both business and government provide him with unique set of skills to work on the most challenging of issues for his clients.

I'm a retired Air Force officer and pilot who transitioned into civilian leadership roles and have a passion for law and serving my clients. I've been a company president, on a the board of a publicly traded bank, and chief operating officer of several companies.

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I have practiced law over 20 years. I handle a wide array of cases, including divorce cases, custody issues, and family law related cases. I also handle criminal expungements and governmental pardons. Finally, I handle employment discrimination cases. Call me for all of your legal needs!

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

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...

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...

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.

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."

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...

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...

Jon Cigainero grew up working on a small family farm in Northeast Texas and went to college in at Baylor University. After graduating from Baylor, Jon worked for a John Deere dealership network in Eastern Arkansas a service manager and agricultural technology consultant. After working in the ag industry for four years, Jon moved to Fayetteville to enroll in the University of Arkansas School of Law and graduated with honors. Jon began his legal career as a law clerk for the University of Arkansas Office of General Counsel and moved to private practice afterwards. Jon's practice is focused on...

Matthew Benson is a native Razorback who graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and again from the University of Arkansas School of Law for his Juris Doctor. Matthew started his legal career with the United States Department of Justice as a law clerk with the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, then took a position with the Benton County Prosecutor's Office as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney before going into private practice.

The Graham Law Firm is located in Malvern, Arkansas, but will accept cases from anywhere in the State. Practice areas include Property Law, Contract Law, Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Guardianships, and Adoptions); Personal Injury; Estate Planning; Probate; and General Civil Litigation. At the Graham Law firm, we limit the number of cases we take so that we can fight for our clients the way they deserve to be fought for. And, for a limited time during the pandemic, the Graham Law Firm is offering free initial phone consultations. So, if you have a legal issue and think you may...

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...

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...

Her experience in representing clients facing hard financial times began in law school where she clerked at the Public Defender’s and Sen. Blanche Lincoln’s office, and Vanessa understands the challenges individuals face with a job loss, sudden illness, the cost of childcare and rising costs of living.

Vanessa graduated from the UA in Fayetteville with a B.A. in Advertising/Public Relations.  She graduated from UA – Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law in 2007. She has been a practicing attorney for 10+ years, specializing in consumer bankruptcy matters, debtor-creditor litigation, and consumer transactions.  She is currently on the executive committee...