Mariam T. Hopkins

Jeff Thomas serves as the firm's Managing Director. His practice focuses on insurance regulatory law and related matters. He has successfully led and managed complex regulatory and compliance issues for Fortune 100 companies on a national basis. His regulatory relationships and breadth of experience across all lines of insurance make him an effective advocate and trusted advisor for his clients on a wide range of business and public policy issues.

Harry Hamlin has over 20 years of experience advising numerous financial institutions, business entities, REITs and individual clients in all aspects of commercial transactions including complex lending and contractual matters as well as the conveyance, purchase, development and leasing of real property. He also counsels clients on municipal finance, tax exempt, tax credit and 1031 transactions. His expertise in securing liquor permits from the Alcohol Beverage Control division is invaluable ...

Scott H. Tucker is head of the firm’s Railroad Practice Group. He and his group represent the largest Class One freight railroad in the country, and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) in their Arkansas personal injury litigation. He has extensive experience representing railroads in lawsuits involving grade crossing accidents, employee injuries, and trespasser strikes. Scott is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and is listed in The Best Lawyers in Ameri...

Michael G. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Insurance. Michael G. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael G. Smith since 2019. 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 G. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Dylan Potts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Dylan practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Dylan Potts since 2024. 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 Dylan P...

Sarah Keith-Bolden has broad litigation experience across a variety of complex civil matters, including business tort, breach of contract, real estate and environmental, insurance coverage, products liability, and negligence claims. She represents clients in all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal. She represents employers in a wide range of employment-related matters, with particular experience enforcing restrictive covenants, including non-solicitation...

Abbie Decker Rucker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Abbie practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Abbie Decker Rucker 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 Abbie Decker Rucker is held by other lawyers.

Meredith Causey’s practice focuses on electronic discovery and information governance, including the identification, preservation, collection, review, and production of electronically stored information. Ms. Causey also provides counsel to clients on a variety of technology-related issues, including software licensing agreements, cloud computing, and website privacy policies. Before joining the firm, Ms. Causey founded an electronic discovery company, where she counseled clients on elec...

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...

David L. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Education Law and Litigation - Construction. David L. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized David L. Jones 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 David L. Jones is held by other lawyers.