William A. Waddell Jr. is a member of the firm’s litigation practice group. Bill’s work is focused on litigation and other representation for banks, insurance companies, healthcare entities, and other businesses. He has deep experience in class actions, bet-the-company jury trials, and regulatory litigation.
William A. Waddell, Jr.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001 Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Banking and Finance Appellate Practice Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Franchise Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Little Rock.
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Banking and Finance Appellate Practice Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Franchise Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Little Rock.
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, JD, graduated 1984
- University of Central Arkansas, B.A., graduated 1978
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Little Rock (2026)
- Appellate Practice, Little Rock (2025)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Little Rock (2024)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Little Rock (2021)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Little Rock (2019)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Little Rock (2016)
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Little Rock (2014)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Little Rock (2013)
- Banking and Finance Law, Little Rock (2010)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Franchise Law
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Special Focus:
- Banking
- Breach of Contract
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Disputes
- Complex Litigation
- Corporate
- Franchise
- Franchisees
- Fraud
- Litigation
- Regulatory
- Uniform Commercial Code
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