About

Provided by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC

At Mitchell Williams, the litigation team has extensive experience and sophisticated knowledge to effectively represent clients in a broad range of industries to handle all phases of business and tort litigation with other businesses, government entities or groups of individuals. The team of experienced trial lawyers, which includes fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, has successfully defended clients in many of the largest trials in the state of Arkansas. 

The team has extensive experience defending personal injury and wrongful death claims, professional malpractice claims, tortious interference with business relationships matters, catastrophic mass torts and business loss matters, partnership disputes, tax disputes, insurance coverage disputes and intellectual property disputes. The litigation practice serves a large client base, litigating significant matters for financial services companies, agriculture companies, insurance companies, health care providers, hospitals, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, publicly-traded companies, privately held businesses, transportation companies and professional services.

The litigators drive value to clients by structuring effective teams to plan case strategy from counseling through trial and appeal and determining the best options for effectively managing a case.

Highlights of the team includes their strategic approach and solutions to help clients effectively resolve disputes and get back to business.



Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Arkansas
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC has a notable bench of strong lawyers who have significant expertise in medical malpractice defense, and product and professional liability proceedings. The firm is also noted for its work in the field of contentious real estate, bankruptcy and insurance issues.

Work Highlights

Provided by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
  • Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC defended Dr Eloise Weeks in a suit alleging over-medication in a behavioral health facility.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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RT Beard III
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RT Beard III
S
Senior Statespeople

RT Beard is one of the leading medical malpractice lawyers in the market. He is also noted for his experience in areas such as legal malpractice and product liability claims.

"He is experienced and knowledgeable in obtaining a satisfactory result."

John K Baker
3
John K Baker
3
Band 3

John Baker handles a wide range of commercial litigation, including banking and tax disputes. His trial experience is complemented by notable appellate capabilities.

"He is knowledgeable and provides great representation."

Stuart Miller
3
Stuart Miller
3
Band 3

Stuart Miller is a well-regarded trial lawyer with expertise in catastrophic injury and wrongful death defense. He is noted also for his practice in insurance litigation and his experience with large, multidefendant lawsuits.

"Stuart is always available and goes above and beyond."

Ranked Lawyers at
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC

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Arkansas

Litigation: General Commercial

John K Baker
3
John K Baker
3
Band 3
Stuart Miller
3
Stuart Miller
3
Band 3
Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense

RT Beard III
S
RT Beard III
S
Senior Statespeople

Members

Provided by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC

Allison R. Gladden

Anton L. Janik Jr.

Benjamin D. Jackson

Graham Talley

John Alexander

Karen P. Freeman

Industries

Provided by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC

Agriculture

Automotive

Chemicals

Consumer Goods

Financial Services

Health Care Providers

Heavy Equipment

Hospitals

Industrial Products

Insurance Companies

Manufacturing

Medical Clinics

Pharmaceutical and Medical Device

Privately-Held Businesses

Professionals

Publicly-Traded Companies

Real Estate

Recreational Equipment and Devices

Transportation