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
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