John Kooistra III
About John Kooistra III
John Kooistra III is a lawyer based in Little Rock, AR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. John Kooistra III is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Banking and Finance Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Steel Wright Gray PLLC
Education: University of Arkansas, J.D., graduated 1980 and University of Central Arkansas, BA, graduated 1977
Location: Little Rock, AR
It takes just a few minutes to optimize your profile for prospective clients and lawyers ready to refer.
Log in to your account or continue as a guest to view annual subscription pricing.
Nearby Lawyers
Robert T. Smith heads the Finance and Commercial Transactions Practice Group and serves on the firm’s Management Committee. His diverse corporate practice focuses on representing individuals, companies, and financial institutions in general business, transactional, securities and regulatory matters. He has handled transactions in a variety of areas including the banking, healthcare, real estate and technology industries.In the banking area, Robert advises clients on merger and acquisiti...
David M. Fuqua is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law and Mediation. David M. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Fuqua since 2011. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David M. Fuqua is held by other lawyers.
Patrick Spivey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Patrick practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick Spivey since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Patrick Spivey is held by other lawyers.
Paul B. Benham III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Paul B. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Paul B. Benham III since 1989. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Paul B. Benham II...
Robert S. Shafer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Robert S. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Robert S. Shafer since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert S. Shafer is held by other lawyers.
Michael O. Parker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Economic Development Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Michael O. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael O. Parker since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael O. Parker is held by ...
Katie Watson Bingham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Katie practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Katie Watson Bingham since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Katie Watson Bingham is held...
John B. Peace, an attorney at Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP, in Little Rock, Arkansas, practices in the area of tax law, business organization, estate planning, trusts and estates, and tax law. Mr. Peace has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1977. Mr. Peace was born in Camden, Arkansas in 1951. He was admitted to the Arkansas bar in 1977 after graduating from the University of Arkansas – Little Rock’s Bowen School of Law with honors. During that time, Mr. Peace was a m...
Walter McSpadden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Transactions / UCC Law and Public Finance Law. Walter practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Walter McSpadden since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Walter McSpadden is held by other lawyers.
Joey Price is an experienced litigator and focuses his practice on civil litigation, representing clients in matters involving breach of contract, negligence, fraud, defamation, products liability, eminent domain, the Freedom of Information Act, the Administrative Procedures Act, and OSHA compliance. Mr. Price has extensive trial experience, including a defense verdict in a multimillion-dollar partnership dispute involving allegations of breach of contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, and conversi...
Explore and Learn
What AI Visibility Means for Lawyers
by Bryan Driscoll and Josh Rupall
AI tools increasingly interpret lawyers public information. Clear, consistent and credible sources help ensure they describe legal expertise accurately.
Recognizing Legal Leaders: The 2027 Best Lawyers Awards in Australia, Japan and Singapore
by Jamilla Tabbara
Market drivers, diversity trends and the elite practitioners shaping the legal landscape.
The Best Lawyers in Canada 2027: Recognizing the Nation's Top Legal Talent
by Jamilla Tabbara
Honoring established leaders and rising practitioners across Canada's legal profession.
2027 Best Lawyers Awards: Honoring Excellence in the Legal Profession
by Jamilla Tabbara
Recognizing the outstanding attorneys leading top practice areas nationwide.
Musk v. Altman: The Lawyers Behind the Case
by Jamilla Tabbara
Meet the Trial Lawyers Shaping One of AI's Biggest Legal Disputes.
Announcing the 2027 Best Lawyers Awards: Austria, Germany and Switzerland
by Jamilla Tabbara
Celebrating the legal professionals throughout Central Europe.
The Legal Teams Behind the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni Settlement
by Grace Greer
A closer look at the legal teams and attorneys involved in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni litigation and its resolution.
The Best Lawyers in France 2027: Peer-Reviewed Excellence
by Jamilla Tabbara
Seventeen editions of peer trust, a growing profession and a dynamic legal market.
What Is a Quitclaim Deed? Uses, Risks and When to Get Help
by Bryan Driscoll
A quitclaim deed can be one of the fastest ways to transfer property but knowing when it's the right tool and when it isn't, can save you from serious legal and financial headaches down the road.