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I was born and raised in Northwest Arkansas and have practiced in this area for my entire career.  I believe that having a background in the community, as well as an undergraduate degree in Agricultural Business allows for me to better understand the viewpoint of my clients.

Katelyn M. Eaves, known as Katie, is the seasoned legal professional behind The Eaves Firm. Armed with a wealth of experience and a dedication to legal excellence, Katie has navigated the intricacies of transactional law for over a decade.. A proud alumna of the University of Arkansas, Katie earned her undergraduate degree before continuing her academic journey at the University of Arkansas School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. Her commitment to academic excellence further led her to the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where she earned her LL.M. in taxation.. With a comprehensive background in estate planning, tax law, commercial transactions, real estate, nonprofits, and other transactional law areas, Katie brings a diverse skill set to her practice. Her passion lies in providing meticulous and personalized legal solutions to clients, ensuring their peace of mind in navigating the complex legal landscape.. As the principal attorney at The Eaves Firm, Katie's mission is to deliver strategic counsel tailored to the unique needs of each client. Her unwavering commitment to excellence, coupled with a decade of legal practice, positions her as a trusted guide for those seeking expertise in transactional law matters. Whether crafting sound estate plans, facilitating commercial transactions, or navigating the nuances of nonprofit governance, Katie's depth of knowledge and dedication make her an invaluable ally in the legal journey. Clients can trust in Katie's experience and personalized approach to achieve legal success at The Eaves Firm.

I provide discreet, high-touch legal counsel tailored exclusively for high-net-worth individuals, ultra-affluent families, and accomplished business owners. As Managing Member, my focus is on delivering white-glove service in sophisticated estate planning, strategic asset protection, and business succession.. I guide clients through the complexities of wealth preservation, trust and estate administration, and multi-generational planning. Every solution I craft is thoughtfully designed to minimize tax liability, shield assets from potential risks, and ensure seamless continuity across generations and business ventures.. Before founding Pinnacle Legal, I honed my expertise at premier national law firms and a global consulting firm, advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and fiduciaries on advanced estate and tax planning strategies. My experience spans structuring complex trusts, navigating business transitions, and advising family offices on asset protection and philanthropic planning. With a strong foundation in legal training and hands-on experience, I bring both technical acumen and practical insight to every client relationship.. I was also elected as President of the Estate Planning Council of Arkansas, a role that allows professionals across the state to connect and stay at the forefront of delivering comprehensive, tax-efficient estate planning solutions for our clients.. Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our six children. Whether I’m coaching youth sports, playing games with the family, or exploring new destinations on our vacations, these moments keep me grounded and inspire the work I do for families planning their own legacies.

I was raised in Conway, graduating from Conway High School.  I received my B.A. in Spanish and Political Science from the University of Arkansas and my law degree from the UALR Bowen School of Law.. I still reside in Conway with my wondeful wife Christin, and our two daughters, Alli (born in 2011) and Emily (born in 2013).  We are members of Fellowship Bible Church in Conway, and have been for over 25 years.. At the Rippy Law Firm, we strive for excellence in all that we do.  We pride ourselves in being a holistic law firm, not in that we can handle every area of the law, but that we have connections with experts around the state and country in all areas, and can be a "one stop shop" for all legal needs, whether we handle the matter or refer a client to someone who can assist them.  No matter what your legal need is, start here first!

Mr. Stephens serves as Managing Attorney of the Jurist Law Group, PLLC, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He specializes in Elder Law, Estate Planning, VA, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care Planning. Mr. Stephens is an Accredited Attorney with the Veterans Administration specializing in Aid and Attendance Benefits for Senior Wartime Veterans and their surviving spouses.. Mr. Stephens is a native of Conway, Arkansas and graduated from Harvard University in 1984 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts cum laude in Economics where he served as Co-Captain of the Harvard Track Team. He received his Juris Doctorate with Honors from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1988 where he was a member of the Arkansas Law Review and served as National Student Officer of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. He has been an Arkansas licensed attorney since 1988 and is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas.

Jarred Kibbey co-founded Natural State Law, PLLC.. Prior to opening the firm, Jarred served a wide array of organizations from large not-for-profit insurance companies, to small privately held companies where he worked directly with some of the largest employers and most respected health systems in the country to create innovative business solutions to complex problems.. Jarred also served as the Senior Policy Advisor to the Arkansas Department of Health and Senior Healthcare Advisor to Governor Hutchinson.. Jarred’s diverse, real-world experience in both business and government provide him with unique set of skills to work on the most challenging of issues for his clients.

I concentrate my practice on helping people with their estate planning. After two decades of practicing law, I gravitated towards this area for two reasons. The first is that it allows me to help people avoid problems on the front end, rather than just help them cope after problems arise. The second reason is that it allows me to spend a lot of my time teaching and sharing information with my clients instead of arguing with other lawyers. I also am available to speak to groups and organizations interested in the areas of will, trusts, and estate planning.

I grew up in the North East Arkansas delta country surrounded by beans, cotton, rice and mosquitoes.  My grandparents are farmers and I initially started in the estate planning field to help them keep the family farm in the family after my grandparents pass, while avoiding as much estate tax as possible. Since then I have helped many farming families including cattlemen, businesses and professional family practices set up their estate plans. We have wonderful clients all over the state. I enjoy my family and hiking with my dogs.

I was born in Ruston, Louisiana before moving to Mandeville, Louisiana in 2005, one month before Hurricane Katrina, one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history. My family’s experience with criminal law issues was the motivation for my becoming a defense attorney. I have personal experience with the kind of effects criminal matters can have on a family unit both physically and emotionally.. I graduated from the University of New Orleans with a degree in Finance in 2014. I decided I wanted a change of scenery in 2016 when I decided to enroll at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law. My wife and I love living in central Arkansas and have put down roots here.. While in law school, I had the opportunity of being exposed to criminal law while working for an attorney in North Little Rock. It took me some time to realize that my passion was not in Finance and Accounting, my first career, but that it actually resided in criminal law and domestic relations.. My criminal practice primarily involves defending misdemeanors, probation/parole matters and expungements but I also assist Mr. McKay in his complex felony cases. In addition, I maintain a domestic relations practice, which includes divorces, dissolution, child custody, child support, alimony, adoptions, paternity and guardianship. I also work in the areas of bankruptcy, estate planning and probate, elder law, and disability benefits.

Ana is committed to providing each client with a personalized experience.. Ana earned her doctor of jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center where she focused on clinical work in the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic. She was awarded the Clinical Legal Education Association Outstanding Clinical Student Award based on her excellence in casework, client interaction, and her contribution to the clinical community at her law school. Ana also worked in a prestigious family law firm during law school and interned at the Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals.. Prior to law school Ana earned a bachelor of business administration from the University of Houston graduating Magna Cum Laude. During her undergrad, Ana was an avid volunteer at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Cabrini Program, where she volunteered hundreds of hours. She led workshops for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), assisted clients in obtaining asylum, residency, and citizenship.. Ana was attracted to the practice of wills, trust, guardianship and probate for the opportunity to connect with clients.. Ana was raised in Farmersville, Texas and then made her way down to Richardson, Texas where she attended Richardson High School's Law Magnet Program. She enjoys sewing, gardening, and hunting with her husband in Brownwood, Texas. Ana is bilingual in Spanish and English.

D. Greg Stroud is the founding member of TrustBridge Legal. He is also a serial entrepreneur, patent holder, and author. He started his legal career handling plaintiff-side litigation that involved mass environmental exposures and other toxic torts, Title VII discrimination, breaches of contract, and other business matters, but for the past twenty years, Greg has focused on estate planning, asset protection, and small business advisory. He enjoys working with individuals and families to devise client-specific estate planning strategies, as well as advising small businesses to help them reach their full financial potential. He finds great satisfaction in offering cost-effective legal services that provide his clients with peace of mind and the tools for success.