W. Thomas "Tom" Baxter 25YEARSAWARDED

W. Thomas "Tom" Baxter

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1993
Awarded Practice Areas
Tax Law Trusts and Estates
Works at
Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP

60 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

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 practice areas, Tom also assists clients with a variety of related matters, including premarital agreements, succession planning, charitable planning, real estate matters, life insurance planning, asset protection and multi-generational trusts.

Tom previously served as the firm’s department head of Trust and Estate Planning.

Works at
Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP

60 Best Lawyers awards

Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1978
  • Southern Methodist University, LL.M, graduated 1978
  • University of Arkansas, BA

Bar Admissions

  • Arkansas, 1978

Affiliations

  • Arkansas Bar Foundation - Member
  • Arkansas Children's Hospital, Inc. - Board of Directors, Chairman
  • Pulaski County Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
  • Corporate
  • Estate Planning
  • Gift Planning
  • Planning for Closely Held Businesses
  • Probate
  • State
  • Succession Planning
  • Tax
  • Trust Administration
Awards:
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates since 1993
  • Selected by attorney peers for inclusion in Mid-South Super Lawyers since 2006
  • Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

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