Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Arkansas
Band 2
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
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
- Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC defended Dr Eloise Weeks in a suit alleging over-medication in a behavioral health facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are a strong group of attorneys with a wide range of knowledge."
"The team addresses complex situations through collaboration and has a broad knowledge base to provide support."
"The firm is positioned well to handle a wide range of litigation."
"They are a strong group of attorneys with a wide range of knowledge."
"The team addresses complex situations through collaboration and has a broad knowledge base to provide support."
"The firm is positioned well to handle a wide range of litigation."
Notable Practitioners
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 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 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
Arkansas
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