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My goal is to help you increase the value of your business or assets by using my  combination of experience in law, business, economics and finance to offer you cost effective common sense solutions that increase cash flow and capital appreciation while  appropriately managing risks.. I am licensed to practice law in Arkansas and have a BBA in economics.  I have over 30 years experience in energy, utility, regulatory, business and real estate law, government relations, and real estate investment and management and as a member of executive management teams.  I have strong legal and business writing skills with clear and concise writing and oral presentation styles.

Ms. Smith is an attorney admitted in Arkansas, Colorado and Mississippi and has been practicing law since 2004.  She attended the University of Arkansas both for her undergraduate studies and law school. She received her degree in Philosophy from the U of A in three years.  She was the the Student Honor Council President in law school and thinks she recalls being on the Dean’s List once or twice. She has practiced a wide gamut of law, including criminal defense, family law, personal injury, medical malpractice, worker’s compensation and consumer rights.  Currently, she is dedicating her expertise to those in need of estate planning. Having lost both of her parents in 2014 and her grandfather in 2013, she has acquired the real world life experience that comes from the death of loved ones.Ms. Smith is also an avid world traveler, having visited Asia, Europe, Mexico, South America and a large part of the United States. She studied creative writing one summer in college in Galway, Ireland. She is also an honorary princess in an Iban Indian tribe in the jungles of northern Borneo. She is an empathetic listener and a big sister.  She has an eye towards the holistic, collaborative practice of law, but maintains a strong sense of justice.  She is technologically saavy, but also maintains that there is no substitute for the art of conversation.

Mr. Zaharopoulos is from Paragould, Arkansas and been practicing law for nearly a decade.  His practice primarily focuses on elder law, to include guardianships, estate planning and probate matters.  He also has experience in several areas of law, including work on complex commercial litigation matters, construction disputes and real estate transactions.

Mr. Elliott was admitted to the Arkansas bar in 1978. He is also admitted to practice before U.S. District Courts of Arkansas, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court. He received his education from Ouachita Baptist University (B.A., cum laude, 1975) where he was a four year letterman on the Tiger football team; and University of Arkansas School of Law at Fayetteville (J.D., 1978). He was the Research Editor of the Arkansas Law Review for 1978. He also became a Certified Public Accountant (currently inactive), Arkansas, 1980. Don Elliott also served in the Arkansas National Guard from 1975-1981 and attained the rank of Captain.. Mr. Elliott is a founding partner of the Elliott and Smith law Firm, where he handles personal injury cases involving 18-wheeler tractor-trailer collisions, motor vehicle collisions, motorcycle collisions, medical malpractice claims, nursing home neglect, injuries arising from defective products, as well as a multitude of other personal injury claims. Before starting the Elliott and Smith Law Firm with partner Tim Smith in September of 2006, Mr. Elliott was a partner at the Odom and Elliott Law Firm located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for 24 years.. He served as a Special Justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, 1994. He was also on the Arkansas Model Jury Instructions Committee-Civil in 2000-2006. He served as President of the Washington County Bar Association in 1991-1992, and served in the Arkansas Bar Association House of Delegates 1987-1990; Executive Council, 1990-1991, and Board of Governors 2014-2016.. Don Elliott was President of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Associates in 2013-2014. He also served on the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors in 1993-1996; 2000-2001 and 2008-2013. He was voted Outstanding Trial Lawyer by the Arkansas Trial Lawyer Association for 2010.. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA); American Inns of Court (Emeritus; President, 2004-2005). Fellow: Arkansas Bar Foundation (Board of Directors, 2005-2011). Mr. Elliott was named a Mid-South Super Lawyer for 2008-2018. He also teaches as an Adjunct Law Instructor at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Law School 2013-2018 on the subject of depositions.. In 2006, attorneys Don Elliott and Tim Smith founded the Elliott & Smith Law Firm in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Prior to that, they were partners at the law firm of Odom & Elliott, where they worked together on personal injury cases for many years. They have focused their careers on personal injury law, providing clients with exemplary legal representation in cases ranging from nursing home neglect to wrongful death.. Rick M. Elliott is an associate who has been with the firm since graduating from law school in August of 2011. Rick primarily focuses his practice on personal injury and motor vehicle accident cases.. In January of 2013, Retired Circuit Court Judge Kim M. Smith became a member of law firm in an Of Counsel position.  Judge Smith served Washington County, Arkansas as a Circuit Court judge for 26 years prior to his retirement from the bench on December 31st, 2012.  During his time on the bench, Judge Smith primarily handled civil cases, and his knowledge of the ins and outs of civil litigation is a huge asset to the firm.  He will primarily focus on the following types of cases:  Civil litigation, Criminal law, including felony and misdemeanor cases, DWI cases, and Expungement matters, and Breach of Contract and Condemnation claims.. Contact Our Law Office Today. If you have been injured in a car accident, truck accident or any other personal injury accident, we can help you seek the compensation for your injuries and property damage. Contact us today online or by phone at  (587-8423) to speak with an experienced Arkansas personal injury lawyer. We offer free initial consultations and bill on a contingency fee basis: You will only have to pay us if we win a settlement for you.

Michelle Stinnett began her career at Hutchens Law Firm as a summer law clerk in 2012. Now an associate, Michelle is the primary attorney for the firm's Southern Pines office which practice real estate law.. After graduating from college, Michelle worked as an insurance agent for several years in Fayetteville, NC and then in Clarksville, TN before she attended law school at the University of Notre Dame. While in law school, she was an Executive Editor and served on the Executive Board of Notre Dame’s Journal of Law, Ethics, and Public Policy.. When representing clients, Michelle believes that understanding the client’s perspective and goals are important to enable her to work towards the best possible outcome for the client.

Michael P. Dunagan graduated with a degree in law from the University of Tulsa in 1986. He also attended the University of Oklahoma where he earned a degree in Economics.Licensed in both Arkansas and Oklahoma, he practices in both states, focusing primarily on Northwest Arkansas, the River Valley, and Eastern Oklahoma.A prosecutor from 1995 to 2003 for the Sixteenth District of Oklahoma, Dunagan tried numerous felony cases including homicide, drug crimes and other felonies. A member of the Arkansas Bar Association and the Oklahoma Bar Association, he has served as Bar President of LeFlore County, Oklahoma.In private practice, he now concentrates in criminal law including felonies, misdemeanors, drug possession, assault, battery, sex crimes, and  DWI/DUI. Michael Dunagan focuses on your individual concerns and takes the time to get to know you and your situation. His clients trust him to be honest, fair and to work hard for results. Call or email today for an appointment to learn how he can help you. Your first visit is free.

Michael grew up in Northwest Arkansas and is a University of Arkansas college and law school graduate. After spending so such time at the U of A, his life could never be complete without good tickets. Michael hosts a tailgate on Saturdays during football season.. Outside of being a lawyer, Michael is a member at his church Fayetteville where he teaches Sunday school and Wednesday night Bible studies. In his free time, Michael enjoys strategy games, fun runs, and playing tennis.. Michael practices Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Family Law.

Meredith is a partner and registered patent attorney with Smith Hurst.  She is a native of Northwest Arkansas with substantial experience in all aspects of intellectual property law.  Meredith’s practice principally involves various aspects of intellectual property, including patent litigation, trademark litigation, and computer technology.  Since 2005, she has assisted a variety of inventors from individual entrepreneurs to large companies in their efforts to obtain patent, trademark and copyright protection and has also worked with such clients to protect those assets and defend against allegations of infringement.  A meaningful amount of her practice is devoted to the transfer and licensing of rights of intellectual property, including technology transfer agreements and due diligence, as well as in trademark prosecution and patent prosecution.. Meredith is licensed to practice law at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, before the United States Federal Appeals Court of the Federal Circuit, in the State of Arkansas, and in the federal district courts for the Eastern and Western District Courts of Arkansas and the Eastern District of Michigan.

Matthew Benson joined wh Law in 2019. Matthew is a native Arkansan, raised in Yell County. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and received his law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law. Matthew began his legal career with the United States Department of Justice as a law clerk with the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, helping to prosecute federal crimes. After completing his clerkship, he took a position with the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, where he spent nearly every day in court. Matthew left the prosecutor’s office for private practice in 2016.. He is licensed to practice law in Arkansas state courts. Matthew focuses his practice on domestic and criminal work.. Matthew lives in Fayetteville with his wife, Maggie.

Matt Richardson is a partner at the Richardson Firm.. He attended Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law after receiving an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Matt has been a practicing attorney in southeastern North Carolina since his admission to the North Carolina Bar in 2009. He was first hired as an Assistant District Attorney in Cumberland County, where he prosecuted cases on behalf of the State of North Carolina for nearly two years. His experience as a prosecutor improved his trial skills and gave him crucial experience in courtrooms of Cumberland County.. Matt came to work at The Richardson Firm in the fall of 2011. During his time at the firm, Matt has created a proficient and diverse civil litigation practice. He has successfully litigated cases against multi-national corporations, insurance companies, and state and local governments. He takes pride in standing up for everyday people and small businesses in a modern world that seems to favor only the top. His mission is to level the playing field, combine his skill and experience with the law, and obtain a positive result for his clients in each case.. Matt Richardson and his wife, Kimberly, have two sons. They hope to continue to raise their family in the Fayetteville area for several years to come.

Marianne Hudson graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1989 and began working at the Public Defender’s Office the day after she received her bar results. She served as Chief Deputy for Washington and Madison County and then Managing Attorney for the Northwest Arkansas Conflicts Office, covering Washington, Madison, Benton, Carroll, Sebastian, and Crawford Counties.. She began her legal career in juvenile court, where she represented minors in delinquency, FINS, and dependent-neglect cases. This came to be one of her most rewarding areas of law and continues to be part of her private practice. She later practiced in District Court and Circuit Court where she defended people charged with various types of crimes ranging from Hot Checks to Capital Murder.. Ms. Hudson is a state certified Domestic Relations and Probate Attorney Ad Litem and a state certified Dependent-Neglect Attorney Ad Litem.. She has extensive experience with jury trials and many of her cases resulted in a not guilty verdict, including clients accused of Rape, Battery, and Terroristic Threatening.. Ms. Hudson is also one of the few attorneys in Northwest Arkansas to be state certified to represent people facing the death penalty.

Lisa is a native of Fayetteville, Arkansas where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Arkansas. She was admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 1992 and the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas in 1995. Lisa handled several high profile criminal cases including rape trials, drug trials, and a capital murder trial during her years at the Benton County and Washington County Public Defenders Office.  She later served as a deputy prosecuting attorney for the acclaimed Washington/Madison Drug Court presided over by Judge Mary Ann Gunn.  After over 10 years as a prosecutor, she started a law practice with Judge Gunn and another respected local attorney, Ken Kieklak.  GUNN KIEKLAK DENNIS LLP provides an array of legal services for a holistic but aggressive approach to legal representation. Lisa's practice primarily includes criminal law, divorces, custody matters, and visitation cases. Lisa is a member of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. She served as a board member for the Arkansas Association of Drug Court Professionals Association and an officer on the Board of Directors for the Washington/Madison Counties Friends of the Drug Court Foundation. She is a member of the Arkansas Bar Association, the Washington County Bar Association, and the Benton County Bar Association and the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.  She has been recognized as a Top 100 Trial lawyer in 2015 and 2016 by the National Trial Lawyers.

Kristy E. Boehler is a partner with the Law Group of Northwest Arkansas LLP. She focuses her practice on agricultural and food law, after growing up on a row crop and cattle farm. Kristy graduated cum laude from Drake University in 2007, with a B.A. in Political Science and Law, Politics, and Society. Afterward, she attended law school at the University of Arkansas School of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in 2011. While in school law, Kristy was a member of the Arkansas Law Review and wrote "Poultry Growers in Arkansas: Agents or Independent Contractors?", 63 Ark. L. Rev. 849 (2010). She also holds a Master of Laws in Agriculture and Food Law from the University of Arkansas School of Law Graduate Program.. Kristy is licensed to practice law in Arkansas, Virginia, and Missouri, and is admitted to practice before the federal courts in Arkansas and Missouri. Her practice represents small business to large corporate clients in all aspects of their business, while specifically focusing on employment defense.

Kent McLemore graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1989. He practiced criminal defense in the San Francisco Bay Area for several years before returning to Fayetteville. In 1997, McLemore co-founded Buckley, McLemore & Hudson, P.A., which for 20 years provided quality representation to residents of Northwest Arkansas. In 2017, McLemore established McLemore-Law, P.A., a private, solo practice focussed on criminal defense and related legal issues.. McLemore is a former adjunct professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law where he taught Trial Advocacy and supervised law students at the U of A Legal Clinic. He has presented to colleagues on a variety of topics, including trial preparation, jury selection and cross-examination.. A trial lawyer since 1990, McLemore has handled some of Northwest Arkansas' most serious, high-profile cases. His extensive experience with murder trials has led him to become one of the few attorneys certified by the State to defend those facing the death penalty.  Over the years McLemore has mentored many young attorneys and continues to provide leadership in his field.

Ken Kieklak, Attorney at Law is dedicated to client service and aggressive representation. It’s our personal approach to the law and relationship with our clients that sets us apart. If you are in need of a disability, workers’ compensation or personal injury lawyer in Fayetteville, contact me a free consultation.. We believe that every client is a guest in our office and should be treated as such. We don’t just talk, we listen to what you have to say before we take any action. Our goal is to understand every aspect of your case as early as possible so that we can provide you the most competent and well-considered representation. We want you to feel comfortable when you work with us so that you speak your mind and provide us with all of the details and information we need to pursue your case. Finally, we are happy to provide concise and clear explanations so that you understand your legal rights every step of the way.. Caring for a child is one of the most fulfilling human experiences.  However raising a child takes a great deal of money, time, attention, and devotion. When your child has a severe mental or physical impairment, such as ADHD for example, the demands on you only increase. However a Social Security disability claim can be the first step in securing the funds necessary for your child’s support. While it is possible to qualify for SSI for ADHD, the process is extremely complex and replete with many legal pitfalls. For a confidential consultation contact the Ken Kieklak by calling or contact us online.

Katie has spent the majority of her legal career focusing on the areas of family law, estate planning, civil litigation, and bankruptcy. She graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Arkansas in 2011. She then went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2014, where she served on the Board of Advocates and was a member of the W.B. Putnam Inn of Courts. She is licensed to practice in all Arkansas courts, as well as in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas. Katie is also a certified domestic relations/probate attorney ad litem. She currently lives in Fayetteville with her husband, Grant, and their two children, Emery and Barrett.

K.C. Dupps Tucker is a partner and founder of the Law Group of Northwest Arkansas LLP.  Her practice areas - for individuals and corporations - include all phases of complex civil litigation, with a focus on environment and agricultural issues.  While she grew up in Northwest Arkansas, she went to Colorado College for her undergraduate education.  She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas School of Law and her Master of Laws in Agricultural Law from the University of Arkansas School of Law Graduate Program.. While completing her LL.M., K.C. worked for the National Agricultural Law Center.  Chosen by the University of Arkansas Law faculty and Wal-Mart, she was the first Corporate Extern in the Wal-Mart Legal Department.  K.C. is admitted to practice law in Arkansas and Tennessee, as well as the United States Courts of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.. In her free time, K.C. is an active volunteer with Peace at Home Family Shelter and Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Jon Cigainero grew up working on a small family farm in Northeast Texas and went to college in at Baylor University. After graduating from Baylor, Jon worked for a John Deere dealership network in Eastern Arkansas a service manager and agricultural technology consultant. After working in the ag industry for four years, Jon moved to Fayetteville to enroll in the University of Arkansas School of Law and graduated with honors. Jon began his legal career as a law clerk for the University of Arkansas Office of General Counsel and moved to private practice afterwards. Jon's practice is focused on bankruptcy law, and he is admitted to practice law in Arkansas and Missouri.

John received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His legal practice has always been in the real estate field. His current practice focus deals with commercial and residential transactions.. As a Charlotte native, John has enjoyed witnessing the tremendous growth and development of the city and region. John also enjoys golfing and running.

Jim's practice experience is extensive and spans the full range of business advisory and transactional law. He regularly counsels companies across diverse industries in a myriad of business matters including company formative matters and capital raising, advising Boards of Directors, senior management, executives and controlling shareholders regarding governance and fiduciary duty matters, compliance with regulatory obligations, ordinary course of business contracts, executive compensation and compensatory plans, financial and lending matters (including private placement of securities), venture capital, private equity and commercial lending matters, taxation, mergers and acquisitions and real estate related matters. A meaningful part of his practice is also devoted to the representation of angel investors, private equity investors and venture capital firms in making investments in business enterprises.. Over his legal career, Jim has served as lead counsel on several significant and widely known business transactions and financings in Arkansas and the surrounding region, some of which were the first of their kind in Arkansas.

Jennifer K. Fincher was born in Hickory, North Carolina and moved to Fayetteville with her family as a child. She graduated magna cum laude from Methodist College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and subsequently obtained a law degree from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University. Jennifer is now a solo practitioner with a primary focus in real estate law. She was named one of the Fayetteville Observer’s Forty under 40 in 2013 and one of ThinkSmart Outreach Center’s 40 Under 40 in 2015. She received the President’s Choice Award for the Home Builders Association of Fayetteville in 2015. She manages the day-to-day operations of the Stephen Shane Fincher Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing scholarships to students attending NC State’s School of Engineering and grants to Cumberland County Schools for projects in math, science and engineering. She also serves as a board member with Connections of Cumberland County, Methodist University’s Alumni Association Board, and as Treasurer for the Greater Fayetteville Scholarship Pageant Association. Jennifer is married to Sean Fincher and they reside in Fayetteville with Sean’s sons, Drew and Scott.

James "Trey" A. McLean, III is an attorney with the firm who concentrates his practice in the areas of complex business litigation, construction law/litigation, real estate litigation, creditor representation in bankruptcy, landlord/tenant relations and debtor/creditor relations. Over the course of his career, Trey has litigated or is litigating matters regarding mold damage, mass financial fraud, statutory construction lien claims, federal Miller Act claims, shareholder dissents, complex business disputes, employer/employee relations, landlord/tenant disputes, the dischargeability of debts in bankruptcy, the issue of relief from the automatic debtor stay in bankruptcy, etc. Furthermore, Trey has significant experience in a transactional practice. Trey has participated in private financings for local companies and businesses, the purchase/sale of multimillion dollar hotel/hospitality properties, the sale of certain convenience store assets, the drafting and ultimate implementation of stock purchase agreements and asset purchase agreements, etc.

It's not just business, it's personal! Boose Law offices has two attorneys; Michael C. Boose and Jordan Stewart. We offer free consultations, either in office or by phone. Please give us a call with your legal issues and let us help!

In addition to an active practice of law, I am certified as a mediator in the state of Arkansas for civil litigation matters.  I enjoy working with both parties to help bring a resolution to their lawsuit or disputes.