Franklin County Lawyers

I grew up in Helena, Arkansas, attended the William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock and trained with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Before entering private practice, I was as a software developer, Chief Privacy & Security Officer, and in-house counsel for a healthcare company.

Brandon grew up in Clarksville, Arkansas, where he learned the most fundamental parts of lawyering: how to solve problems, work smart, and work hard. He also learned with the values of respect and trust instilled in Arkansans and holds those values in high regard today. Brandon’s first job was washing dishes at a local restaurant in junior high. Every day, he finished football practice at 4:30 and went straight to work washing dishes that had piled up between lunch and the start of the dinner shift. His first few weeks as a working kid were (understandably) dreaded, but it was at...

Sean T. Keith has represented people injured as a result of the negligence of others for more than twenty-five years. His practice began with car wrecks and has grown to include tractor trailer crashes, nursing home abuse and products liability cases against car manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell. He has been recognized by several national organizations and has regularly been featured on the Mid South’s Super Lawyer list and named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers.

Attorneys across the United States refer cases to Sean...

A native of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Joshua W. Bugeja has a passion for providing quality legal services at affordable prices. Mr. Bugeja is willing to travel across Northwest Arkansas for little to no additional charge.

Well, it's not really about me at all, is it? If you've found me Justia, you're either researching attorneys or have heard about me and wanted to check me out.

Either way, welcome! I'm proud of the career that I've built protecting people from the government. Whether you're charged with a DWI or Drug Possession, you've come to the right place (don't worry, I can even help you out with that speeding ticket).

You've already made a smart choice! With all of the legal puffery that attorneys put out there (and all of the paid awards that they can hang on the...

Represent businesses and employees in breach of contract disputes and labor and employment law matters involving misclassification, minimum wage, overtime and off-the-clock violations across the county. Licensed in Texas and Arkansas, and with federal court appearances in Ohio, California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Mississippi. Weekly research, draft, and file pleadings and argue cases before state and federal court and administrative tribunals. Represent individuals and families in a variety of matters including successfully winning lawsuits against the City of Little Rock over a taxi license monopoly and also over political fundraising. Also has represented individuals and families in a variety of matters including child...

“To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.” – Alfred Lord Tennyson

K.C. Dupps Tucker is a partner and founder of the Law Group of Northwest Arkansas LLP. K.C.’s practice involves representing individuals and corporations in all phases of complex civil litigation—with a focus on business and agricultural issues.

Although she grew up in Northwest Arkansas, K.C. graduated from Colorado College 1995 with B.A. in Political Science and Theatre. Upon graduation, she worked for Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences as the Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Director. In 2007, K.C. received her Juris Doctorate from the University of...

John R. Hudson has been practicing family law and criminal law since 1987. He graduated from the University of Arkansas school of law. He founded The Hudson Law Firm, P.L.L.C. which is based in Fayetteville, Arkansas and serves clients throughout northwest Arkansas.

Lisa is a native of Fayetteville, Arkansas where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Arkansas. She was admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 1992 and the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas in 1995. Lisa handled several high profile criminal cases including rape trials, drug trials, and a capital murder trial during her years at the Benton County and Washington County Public Defenders Office. She later served as a deputy prosecuting attorney for the acclaimed Washington/Madison Drug Court presided over...

Mr. Elliott was admitted to the Arkansas bar in 1978. He is also admitted to practice before U.S. District Courts of Arkansas, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court. He received his education from Ouachita Baptist University (B.A., cum laude, 1975) where he was a four year letterman on the Tiger football team; and University of Arkansas School of Law at Fayetteville (J.D., 1978). He was the Research Editor of the Arkansas Law Review for 1978. He also became a Certified Public Accountant (currently inactive), Arkansas, 1980. Don Elliott also served in the...

Katie has spent the majority of her legal career focusing on issues involving the family, which includes divorce, custody, paternity, child support, adoption, and guardianship. She approaches all of her cases with compassion and understanding, as most of her clients are going through some of the most stressful and difficult times in their lives. She graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Arkansas in 2011. She then went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2014. She is licensed to practice in all Arkansas courts, as well as...

Ryan defends Arkansans against criminal allegations and in divorce and child custody cases. Ryan’s criminal practice includes misdemeanor and felony charges and tickets and citations of all kinds. Ryan’s clients most often come to him during one of the most difficult times of their lives, and he values his clients’ trust. Ryan believes in his clients and works tirelessly for justice.

Raised by a teacher and poultry industry worker, Ryan grew up in Pittsburg, a small diverse town in Northeast Texas. Ryan began working when he was 14 years old as a bus boy at a local catfish restaurant. He spent...

Matthew Benson is a native Razorback who graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and again from the University of Arkansas School of Law for his Juris Doctor. Matthew started his legal career with the United States Department of Justice as a law clerk with the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, then took a position with the Benton County Prosecutor's Office as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney before going into private practice.

Jon Cigainero grew up working on a small family farm in Northeast Texas and went to college in at Baylor University. After graduating from Baylor, Jon worked for a John Deere dealership network in Eastern Arkansas a service manager and agricultural technology consultant. After working in the ag industry for four years, Jon moved to Fayetteville to enroll in the University of Arkansas School of Law and graduated with honors. Jon began his legal career as a law clerk for the University of Arkansas Office of General Counsel and moved to private practice afterwards. Jon's practice is focused on...

I imagine right now you are surprised to be reading this. You didn't think you would be here. Divorce is something that happens to other people, not to you. Your marriage was never perfect, but let's be honest - who has a perfect marriage? Things were never perfect, but you could live with the imperfections. For a while.

Then the imperfections grew. They grew to the point that they were major problems. Problems that were unfortunately unfixable. Now you need help and you don't know where to turn.

Well, you have arrived at the...

Leslie is a dedicated family law attorney who helps her clients find solutions to their legal problems. She strives to provide not only excellent service, but excellent outcomes. You can trust Leslie to handle your family law issue. Call to schedule a consultation today.

Rich in tradition, Daily & Woods has represented start-ups and established businesses, banks, Fortune 500 companies, local government, and individual clients in a variety of legal matters for over 108 years.

C. Michael Daily is a member of Daily & Woods. He practices primarily in the areas of oil, gas and mineral law, including title examination and mineral litigation, estate planning, contract law, business law, real estate law, and collection law. Mr. Daily is a graduate of Hendrix College (B.A.) and The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (M.B.A. and J.D.). He is a member of the Sebastian County,...

Whitfield has defended over a thousand criminal cases and averages several trials a month. While in law school in Fayetteville, Whitfield was President of the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies and founder of the Criminal Law Society and a member of the International Law Society, the Christian Legal Society, and the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. Whitfield also obtained prestigious externships, working for the Honorable Judge Chadd Mason in the Circuit Court of Washington and Madison Counties and Congressman Steve Womack in Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District. Whitfield grew up in Marion, Arkansas and made his way...

I am originally from Chicago, Illinois. I am a graduate of Purdue University and the University of Arkansas School of Law. I was on the Dean's List at both universities. I have been licensed to practice law in Arkansas for more than nine (9) years. I have successfully handled hundreds of cases in the following areas: divorce, paternity, change of custody, child support, interference with visitation, grandparent visitation, alimony, legal separation, adoption, name change, juvenile dependency-neglect, contempt, bankruptcy, guardianships, wills, personal injury, expungements, and traffic ticket defense. I became an attorney because I...

Business Attorney licensed in Arkansas with 30 years experience in energy, utility, corporate and real estate law, government relations, and real estate investment and management. 22 years experience as member of business management teams. Strong legal and business writing skills with clear and concise writing and oral presentation styles.

Gary Dewitt has a passion for helping people of all ages to protect their quality of life and provide peace of mind when they need retirement advice, newly formed family planning, elder law advice, estate planning or issues related to probate. Gary is a graduate of the U of A Law School as well as earning accolades from OSU in Business Administration and Computer Science. He has worked and provided consultation to numerous Fortune 100 companies. Gary’s education coupled with valuable life experience allow him to bring creative estate planning and elder law solutions to your family when you...

Kristy E. Boehler is a partner with the Law Group of Northwest Arkansas LLP. She focuses her practice on agricultural and food law, after growing up on a row crop and cattle farm. Kristy graduated cum laude from Drake University in 2007, with a B.A. in Political Science and Law, Politics, and Society. Afterward, she attended law school at the University of Arkansas School of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in 2011. While in school law, Kristy was a member of the Arkansas Law Review and wrote "Poultry Growers in Arkansas: Agents or Independent Contractors?", 63...