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Patrick D. Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Patrick D., who practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Aaron Heffington is a shareholder and director of Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. He received his undergraduate degree in Finance and Information Systems Management from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 2010. Mr. Heffington graduated cum laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law and joined the Arkansas bar in 2013. From contract and real estate litigation to corporate planning, Mr. Heffington’s legal practice focuses on his clients’ business n...

Joseph G. Nichols is a partner in the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group. His practice includes a number of different areas including assisting large and small business and individuals with business, tax and real estate related matters. His work has included representing companies in connection with business sales, mergers, reorganizations, liquidations and tax deferred like kind exchanges. He has also assisted clients with the formation of new business entities and the ra...

Sarah C. Jewell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Sarah C., who practices law in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David L. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Education Law and Litigation - Construction. David L., who practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Guy Alton Wade is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Section. His practice focuses on workers’ compensation, medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, regulation, and commercial litigation. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America continuously since 2005 and was selected by attorney peers for inclusion in Mid-South Super Lawyers.

Geoff Treece focuses his practice on representing financial institutions in bankruptcy, insolvency, and loan enforcement matters. He also has extensive experience in commercial and real estate litigation on behalf of lenders and business clients. In addition to his litigation work, Mr. Treece advises clients on a wide range of real estate matters. Mr. Treece is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, earning t...

Martha McKenzie Hill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Martha McKenzie, who practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Martha McKenzie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dylan Potts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Dylan, who practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dylan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve Quattlebaum is an experienced litigator representing clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to privately held businesses and individuals in class actions, multi-district litigation, and other complex civil litigation in jurisdictions across the country. He is widely recognized for his courtroom leadership and strategic litigation skills. Mr. Quattlebaum focuses his practice on complex business litigation, toxic torts, and products liability. He has served as lead trial counsel in mo...