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Michael B. Heister is a managing member at Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC, with extensive experience in regulatory, environmental, and complex commercial litigation. Mr. Heister’s practice focuses on electrical utility regulatory proceedings, environmental enforcement/compliance, and defending clients who do business in highly regulated industries. His recent experience includes: Advising and representing clients in matters before the Arkansas Public Service Commission, including e...

James P. Beachboard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law, Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. James P. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized James P. Beachboard since 2010. 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 James P. Beachboard is held by othe...

Tony A. DiCarlo III is a Partner in our Little Rock office where he specializes in business litigation, personal injury defense, and medical malpractice defense along with a vast array of property and casualty related matters. He is also a licensed mediator. Prior to joining HBS, Tony practiced at reputable firms in both Arkansas and Louisiana where he developed a growing civil litigation defense practice. Tony holds a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Music from Loyola University New Orleans.

Meg Johnston is a business and regulatory attorney with years of experience advising clients in regulatory, compliance, licensing, commercial and corporate business matters. She represents banks, bank holding companies, insurance and insurance holding companies, Fortune 500 companies and medium and small businesses in mergers and acquisitions, commercial and agricultural loans and commercial, corporate and real estate transactions. Meg also counsels agriculture landowners is leasing matters w...

Michael Childers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michael practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Childers since 2023. 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 Childers is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Beth Echols is a shareholder and director of Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. She was educated at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and University of Arkansas School of Law. Ms. Echols joined the Arkansas Bar in 2002. She served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Benton and Pulaski Counties and then served as staff attorney for the Bella Vista Village Property Owners Association before entering private practice. Her practice focuses on domestic relations and probate litigation. She appears ...

Michael S. Moore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael S. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael S. Moore since 2006. 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 S. Moore is held by othe...

Derrick Smith is an experienced strategic advisor and advocate assisting national and regional clients in insurance regulatory law, compliance, investigative, and legislative matters. He represents insurance clients in their interactions with state insurance departments throughout the United States providing counsel on insurance law and regulatory compliance. He has substantial experience representing regulated businesses and entities in all aspects of government relations including legislati...

Jason Campbell was born on November 25, 1975, in Los Angeles, California. He is a partner in the firm of Gill Ragon Owen, P.A., and has been a litigation specialist since 2001 with emphasis on professional malpractice, design professional defense, construction law, property and casualty defense, trucking and transportation defense. Jason is licensed to practice in Arkansas, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals...

Gary D. Marts, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation - Insurance and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Gary D. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Gary D. Marts, Jr. since 2021. 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...