Top Estate Planning Lawyers Near Me in Fayetteville Area

Tracy F. Bagwell  is a member of the Bagwell Law Firm, PLLC, located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Mr. Bagwell distinguishes himself from other estate planning attorneys by making house calls to his clients.  He practices mainly in the Estate Planning and Probate areas of the law.  Mr. Bagwell has been able to bring his business and legal education and experience into his firm and has for many years provided comprehensive estate plans that meet clients' needs and expectations.. Experience. Mr. Bagwell is a member of the Arkansas Bar Association. He is licensed to practice law in Arkansas.  Since receiving his law degree, Mr. Bagwell has worked in the Trust Department for the Twin City Bank in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Most recently, he was employed in the Office of Chief Counsel for the Arkansas Department of Human Services.. Education. Mr. Bagwell obtained his undergraduate B.S. degree in Accounting from Arkansas State University in 1980. He went to law school at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, and obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1983. Mr. Bagwell also obtained his Master of Laws in Taxation from Southern Methodist University in 1984.. Community Involvement. Mr. Bagwell believes he has a responsibility to devote his time and energy to improving the community where he lives and works. He is an active board member of the Family Network, which fosters the well-being of families through parenting, education and support. He also regularly volunteers with Meals on Wheels, Faith In Action and Children's House.. Personal. Mr. Bagwell was born and raised in Fordyce, Arkansas. In High School, Mr. Bagwell played quarterback for the Fordyce Redbug football team.. Mr. Bagwell is married to Bryn and they have two daughters – Maddie and Andie.  He is active in the Methodist Church and the lives of his daughters.  These days, Tracy enjoys playing tennis and running.  His pastimes include attending all the Arkansas Razorback athletic events possible and watching his New York Yankees.

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.

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.

I was born and raised in Northwest Arkansas, and grew up with the Razorbacks in my blood. I  graduated from the University of Arkansas with a business degree, and followed my for law when I attended Liberty University School of Law in Lynchburg, Virginia. After graduation, I returned to Northwest Arkansas and began the Story Law Firm, PLLC in January 2009. I practices daily in the areas of Bankruptcy, Civil Law, Property Law, Business Planning, and Estate Planning.  I am married to my wonderful wife, Ashleigh, and my four kids: Asa, Jackson, Wyatt and Raley.

I have been practicing business, estate and tax law, both planning and litigation, with this firm in my hometown of Fayetteville for over 30 years.  I am honored and fortunate to have loyal clients and high peer approval. Peer Ratings include Martindale Hubbell "AV/5.0 Pre-eminent" since 1995; Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates, since 2003; Mid-South Super Lawyers, Commercial Litigation, since 2006;  Ten Best Business Lawyers in Arkansas, Arkansas Times Polls 2000 and 2005; and Arkansas Bar Association Outstanding Lawyer-Citizen, 2000.

I am an experienced Corporate Lawyer with a demonstrated history of results, and am excited about combining wisdom, skill and experience to add value to businesses, individuals and families in the area of business law, property law and estate planning. I am a trusted counselor valued for my attention to detail and consistent commitment to excellence, and I am passionate about people, purpose, cross cultural transactions, and working together to solve problems and bring dreams into reality.

I am a private practice attorney who entered the profession because I greatly enjoy helping people.  As an attorney, I can honestly say that I care about about my clients than my bottom line.  I work mainly in criminal defense and family law--especially divorce and child custody.  When someone comes to me with a problem, there is no greater satisfaction than solving it for them.. Aside from my practice, I enjoy hiking, nature, running, guns, and hunting.

I am a family-focused attorney who helps people like you through some of life's toughest challenges. From divorce, custody, guardianship and adoption, to wills and trusts, probate and powers of attorney, I am here to help you make sure that those you care about most are taken care of. It's not always easy, but it's worth it. Give us a call and come experience what five star rated client service is like!

Doug Gramling grew up in Northwest Arkansas. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Economics at Culver Stockton College, a small private school near Hannibal, Missouri, then returned to Northwest Arkansas to obtain his Juris Doctor at the University of Arkansas Law School. He paid for his education by working multiple jobs at small businesses and auto dealerships where he received the experience necessary for a “common sense” approach that served him well not only in business matters, but also in the court room. His approach has resulted in successful representation of a wide variety of clientele.. Over the years, his practice led him to be chosen to represent the most severely injured people involved in accident cases, providing successful recovery for paraplegics, quadriplegics, individuals who have lost limbs, and individuals who have lost loved ones as a result of the carelessness of others. He has been chosen to represent publicly traded companies, a variety of local businesses, banks, and various professionals including, physicians, architects, certified public accountants and even other lawyers.. For his work in the courtroom, Doug was awarded “Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in the State of Arkansas For 2013”  from the American Society of Legal Advocates. For his legal services provided to the community, Doug was awarded the “Outstanding Volunteer Lawyer of the Year 2012” by Arkansas Legal Aide, Equal Access to Justice Program. His practice also focuses on family matters representing parents in which the custody of children is aggressively contested and also spouses in which alimony and property division are at issue. As to area of real estate, Doug has successfully represented clients in multiple boundary line dispute cases, contractor lien claims, and other real estate issues. He has served as an attorney in real estate closings for developers, builders, contractors and individual buyers. He represents multiple landlords and rental companies, providing services in obtaining possession of lease property and also drafting or reviewing lease documents. He has also devoted significant time over the years to assist families in the probate of their estates, not only for many local families but routinely representing out-of-state individuals seeking to probate the estates of family members whose assets are located in Arkansas.. ·        Land – routinely provides services for real estate transactions, litigation concerning boundary line disputes, lease preparation and provides an inexpensive eviction process for rental companies;. ·        Business – Providing contract preparation, business formation, responses and instruction regarding the garnishment process;. ·        Divorce – Services in complicated alimony and support matters and still provides inexpensive “uncontested divorce” process;. ·        Child Custody – Representing parents where physical and sexual abuse claims are                            at issue to parents merely seeking to obtain joint custody of their children.. ·        Probate – Helping the family of a deceased (in state or out-of-state) seeking to undo the wrongful transfers of land or money prior to the deceased’s death but routinely helping           family probate an estate for transfer of ownership of assets.. ·        Collection – Our office has processed collection of thousands of medical recoveries and           utility accounts recoveries per year, with extensive experience concerning the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (FDCPA).. ·        Personal Injury – Representing the seriously injured from a semi-truck accidents, car accidents, and defective products.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.