C. Douglas Buford, Jr.
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard P.L.L.C.
Recognized since 2003
Little Rock, Arkansas
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Securities Regulation







Bar Admissions: Arkansas
Language(s): English
Education
- B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas, 1970
- J.D., University of Arkansas, with honors, 1973
- Admitted to practice in Arkansas, 1973
Professional Experience
Representing and advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, financing and other forms of business transactions. Advising, structuring and preparing all forms of securities disclosure documents required by federal and state law, including prospectuses, offering circulars and private offering memoranda. Making and completing filings with federal and state securities agencies. Representing issuers and underwriters in public and private securities offerings. Advising and representing individuals, corporations and partnerships in all facets of securities laws before securities regulatory agencies and self-regulatory organizations. Representing and advising banks, bank holding companies, and savings and loan associations on business and regulatory matters.
Other Activities
Beta Alpha Psi; Gamma Beta Phi (President). Blue Key. Editor-in-Chief, Arkansas Law Review, 1973. Certified Public Accountant, Arkansas, 1973. Recipient: E. L. Cullum Award. Listed in: Who's Who in Arkansas Universities. President, Student Union Governing Board. Best Lawyers in America, Chambers and Partners USA: Leading Business Lawyers (Corporate/Commercial). Chairman of Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Arts Center; Member of Arkansas Arts Center Foundation Board of Trustees; Fifty for the Future.
Contact & Links
- Lawyer Page: http://www.mitchellwilliamslaw.com/douglas-buford
Location
- 425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1800
Little Rock, AR 72201
Education
- University of Arkansas School of Law , JD, graduated 1973
- University of Arkansas, BSBA, graduated 1970
44 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
18 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America awards








Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Little Rock (2021)
- Securities Regulation, Little Rock (2019)
- Securities / Capital Markets Law, Little Rock (2018)
- Securities Regulation, Little Rock (2017)
- Securities / Capital Markets Law, Little Rock (2015)
- Securities Regulation, Little Rock (2014)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Little Rock (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 for work in:
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
Special Focus
- Securities
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