Michael J. Emerson
About Michael J. Emerson
Michael J. Emerson is a lawyer based in Little Rock, AR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Michael J. Emerson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Barber Munson Law Firm
Education: University of Arkansas, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: Little Rock, AR
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