About

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Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP has some of the most experienced trial lawyers in the state who represent its clients on both a regional and national basis. The firm has represented individuals and businesses in a wide array of disputes. Major practice areas include: Personal injury defense, professional malpractice defense, commercial litigation, railroad litigation, worker's compensation and class actions.

Business, general and commercial litigation are regularly called upon to handle bet-the-company litigation with key clients. In addition, these groups have longstanding engagements to handle matters for the largest insurance companies in the United States that insure many of those companies. The members of these practice groups are also the go-to law firm for matters related to the defense of class actions, lender liability cases, and antitrust claims. 

Lawyers in the Medical Malpractice group represent doctors, nurses and hospitals around the state in medical malpractice cases, which, because of their nature, are not publishable.  There are no liability limits in this jurisdiction, so it is not uncommon for these cases to have high potential value.  Malpractice cases in Arkansas are still regularly tried to a jury. Therefore these lawyers have more experience than some in the courtroom.  This group is also actively engaged in key roles defending the manufacturers of various medical devices in national products litigation.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Arkansas
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What the team is known for

Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP offers impressive bench strength and US coverage to domestic and international clients across a range of commercial disputes. The firm enjoys an excellent reputation in the market for its expertise in class action matters, including product liability. The team offers additional strength in complex medical malpractice defense cases and demonstrates specialist capabilities in railroad litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP represented the plaintiffs, J.R. Hurd & Killam Oil Company, in an oil and gas case regarding the deduction of post-production expenses from a landowner's royalty by Flywheel Energy Production.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michelle Ator
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Michelle Ator
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Michelle Ator heads the firm's medical malpractice group. She is a go-to litigator for both individual practitioners and medical practice groups facing complex matters.

William A Waddell Jr
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William A Waddell Jr
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William Waddell is a leading civil litigator who handles a range of lender liability and class action lawsuits.

Kevin Crass
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Kevin Crass
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Kevin Crass handles a range of single-plaintiff and class action suits, including those involving antitrust and securities disputes.

William Mell Griffin III
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William Mell Griffin III
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William Griffin has a robust product liability practice, as well as handling medical malpractice claims. He acts for an impressive roster of manufacturers across the USA.

David D Wilson
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David D Wilson
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David Wilson is a fine choice of litigator for complex commercial matters, including fraud disputes and fraud claims.

Donald H Bacon
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Donald H Bacon
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Donald Bacon takes on insurance and product liability cases for a wide range of clients. His experience includes acting for attorneys and doctors in professional liability cases.

Ranked Lawyers at
Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP

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Arkansas

Litigation: General Commercial

William A Waddell Jr
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William A Waddell Jr
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Kevin Crass
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Kevin Crass
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Band 2
David D Wilson
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David D Wilson
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William Mell Griffin III
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William Mell Griffin III
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Donald H Bacon
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Donald H Bacon
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Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense

Michelle Ator
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Michelle Ator
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William Mell Griffin III
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William Mell Griffin III
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Members

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Alexa Mizer

Angela Artherton

Blake Brizzolara

Bradley S. Runyon

Caitlin Kennedy

Clifford Plunkett

Guy Wade

Harry Light

James Baker

Jamie Jones

Jason Bramlett

Jordan Broyles Hallenbeck

Joseph McKay

Joshua Ashley

Julio R. Olaya, Jr.

Kael Bowling

Kathy McCarroll

Kimberly Young

Kyle Kennedy

Lindsey Raines

Marshall Ney

Martin A. Kasten

Martin Kasten

Michael McCarty Harrison

Michelle Ator

Michelle Ator

Head of Department

Phillip Brick

Robert George

Robert S. Shafer

Sarah Breeding

Scott Tucker

Tyler D. Bone

William Mell Griffin III

William Mell Griffin III

Head of Department

Clients

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ABF Logistics, Inc.

Baptist Health

CNA

Center Point Energy Resources

Cigna

Dillard Department Stores

Federal Express

Liberty Mutual

Oaklawn Jockey Club

Regions Bank

Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company

St. Paul Travelers

Industries

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Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Financial Services

Health Care

Insurance

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Utilities