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Whitney M. Matney attended the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  During law school, she served on the Board of Advocates, was a member of the W.B. Putman Inn of Courts, won first place in the Closing Argument Competition, and received the "Best Oralist" award for her appellate brief argument.  Whitney clerked for The Honorable Judge John Scott in Benton County, Arkansas, where she developed a passion for client advocacy and litigation.  This passion remains with her today.  She is willing to tackle any legal challenge for any client, at any time.. Whitney gained experience clerking in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations, personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice.  Whitney also has experience with criminal defense.  She obtained her Rule XV Student Attorney Certification during her last semester of law school, and represented clients in their appeals from their capital murder cases.  Her work there gave her valuable insight into the fact that Justice should be afforded to all persons, no matter the charges against them.. Whitney has experience in divorce, child custody disputes, insurance claims, criminal defense, and breach of contract cases.  Whitney is a certified civil mediator and ad litem.  While her experience is in these areas, she welcomes the opportunity to guide clients through all walks of legal issues.

I am a native of Bentonville, Arkansas.  I graduated from Bentonville High School in 1989, received my Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Central Arkansas in 1993, and received my juris doctor degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1996. I have practiced law in Bentonville, Arkansas since 1996.  I have significant experience in the areas of family law (divorce, custody, child support, visitation, etc.), business and commercial litigation, business planning and formation, real estate transactions and litigation (including landlord/tenant disputes), personal injury, criminal law (misdemeanors and felonies), and a variety of other areas.  I am licensed to practice in all Arkansas state and federal courts, as well as the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Earl is originally from Joplin, Missouri. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Philosophy from Missouri Southern State University in 2005. In 2009, Earl earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas.. Earl began his career as an attorney for the Arkansas Department of Human Services in 2010. Earl currently resides in Bentonville, Arkansas where he opened his private practice in June of 2013.  In February of 2016, Earl opened Garrett and Penhallegon, Attorneys at Law, PLLC with his long-time friend Tim Penhallegon.

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