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John Tull has served as lead counsel in more than 100 jury trials, representing individuals, small businesses, and major corporations across a broad spectrum of complex litigation. Clients rely on his deep courtroom experience and strategic approach to resolve high-stakes legal challenges effectively. Mr. Tull’s trial experience includes matters involving business torts, breach of contract, product liability, toxic torts, environmental litigation, securities fraud, franchise disputes, t...

Rufus Wolff is a founding member of McDaniel Wolff and co-leads its tax and corporate law practice. His practice focuses on a wide range of taxation and business law matters, regularly counseling private individuals, emerging technology companies, real estate developers, oil and gas companies, securities firms, and many other types of entrepreneurs whose needs require a creative yet practical approach to their complex legal matters. He frequently represents clients in the areas of corporate l...

John Lessel is an attorney with RMP LLP in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he focuses his practice on Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. He works with individuals, families, and business owners on planning and compliance matters designed to address both current needs and long-term goals. John earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Oklahoma in 1970. He received his Juris Doctor, with Honors, from the University of San Diego in 1976, followed by a Master...

Roger D. Rowe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Franchise Law. Roger D. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Roger D. Rowe 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 Roger D. Rowe is held by other lawyers.

Tim Grooms is widely recognized for his high-value and high-complexity real estate work as well as his dedication and commitment to his clients. He represents a diverse clientele including banks, health care providers, real estate developers and owners and brokers in a broad range of transactional matters. With significant experience in both real estate and commercial lending, Mr. Grooms regularly advises and has successfully negotiated hundreds of retail, office, and commercial purchase and ...

Ryan O’Quinn is a transactional attorney with a practice emphasizing estate planning, trust and probate administration, taxation, tax planning, audits, and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. He is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® in Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. His experience includes: Advising clients involved in 1031 exchanges, including reverse and construction exchanges; Representing institutional trustees administering trusts with assets ra...

Casey Castleberry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Casey practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Casey Castleberry since 2020. 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 Casey Castleberry is held by other lawyers.

Chuck Dougherty's practice is focused on intellectual property and technology issues. He prepares and prosecutes patent applications, federal and state trademark registration applications and copyright registration applications. For those clients with international portfolios, he oversees and coordinates foreign filings with local counsel in appropriate jurisdictions. He also assists clients with licensing and other issues related to the protection of their intellectual property. In addition,...

A. Wyckliff Nisbet, Jr. is a partner in the Employee Benefits Practice Group of the firm and an honors graduate of both the University of Arkansas and Georgetown University. Wyck has practiced law at Friday, Eldredge & Clark since 1974. Specializing in employee benefits and taxation, he has more than 40 years of experience representing employers in the design, implementation and administration of tax-qualified retirement plans, non-qualified deferred compensation and executive compensatio...

Mark H. Allison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Mark H. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Mark H. Allison 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 Mark H. Allison is held by other lawyers.