Scott M. Strauss

Walter Wright has more than 30 years of experience in environmental, energy (petroleum marketing), and water law. His expertise includes counseling clients on issues involving environmental permits, compliance strategies, enforcement defense, property redevelopment issues, environmental impact statements, and procurement/management of water rights. He routinely advises developers, lenders, petroleum marketers, and others about effective strategies for structuring real estate and corporate tra...

Professional Experience Justin Allen practiced law as a litigator for almost eight years at Wright Lindsey Jennings before joining the Arkansas Attorney General’s office as Chief Deputy Attorney General. As Chief Deputy, Allen gained considerable experience in government relations matters. In that position, Allen was responsible for all legal departments within the office and handled legal issues faced by the State, including constitutional issues, consumer protection, environmental, an...

Timothy Ezell practices primarily in the area of healthcare law, representing hospitals, physician groups and other medical service providers in various corporate and compliance matters. His experience covers matters relating to HIPAA, Stark, fraud and abuse, anti-kickback, EMTALA, Medicare reimbursement, compliance, joint ventures, provider sales and acquisitions, medical staff bylaws and credentialing issues.

Patrick Spivey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Patrick practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick Spivey 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 Patrick Spivey is held by other lawyers.

James C. Baker focuses his practice on the areas of casualty insurance defense, gas and electrical utility defense, railroad and trucking defense, and commercial and construction litigation. He has first-chaired more than 125 jury trials to verdict and represented clients in more than 400 non-jury trials, arbitrations, and mediations. J.C. has extensive experience in responding to real-time catastrophic accidents and leading accident scene investigations and inspections, including for trains,...

Randall L. Bynum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative / Regulatory Law. Randall L. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Randall L. Bynum since 2025. 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 Randall L. Bynum is held by other lawyers.

Tom Baxter, a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, focuses his practice on tax planning for individuals and businesses, estate planning, the administration of trusts and estates, and probate matters. He also represents clients in state and local tax matters, tax controversies, and issues of general business and corporate taxation, including matters with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration and the Internal Revenue Service. In addition to his general pra...

Jordan Wimpy is an environmental lawyer with a dynamic practice covering issues across the spectrum of environmental, agricultural, energy and natural resources law. He regularly represents trade associations, utilities and business clients in administrative rulemaking matters and all aspects of the environmental permitting, compliance and enforcement processes. He also provides counsel to agricultural producers and landowners regarding agricultural conservation programs, conservation easemen...

Allison R. Gladden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Allison R. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Allison R. Gladden 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 Allison R. Gladden is held by other lawyers.

Michael O. Parker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Economic Development Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Michael O. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael O. Parker 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 Michael O. Parker is held by ...