Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Arkansas and Beyond
Mitchell Williams Law Firm is a full-service law firm with Arkansas roots and national reach, delivering sophisticated legal counsel for over 70 years. Founded in 1954, we serve corporations, entities, and individuals with expertise in complex corporate matters, regulatory compliance, litigation, and industry-specific legal challenges. Our values of service, integrity, and innovation guide our approach to client representation, supported by offices in Little Rock, Rogers, Jonesboro (Arkansas), and Austin (Texas). We prioritize transparent communication, community involvement, and tailored legal strategies to address clients' evolving needs.With a cross-disciplinary team, we combine deep regional knowledge with national capabilities to deliver results-driven solutions. Our attorneys bring diverse industry experience, including banking, healthcare, insurance, and environmental law, ensuring comprehensive support for clients. Recognized for ethical standards and community leadership, we remain committed to advancing client interests while fostering inclusion and professional excellence.
Services
Administrative Law
Banking and Finance
Bankruptcy
Business and Corporate Law
Commercial Litigation
Employment and Labor
Environmental Law
Health Care
Insurance Regulatory
Intellectual Property
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of legal experience in Arkansas and nationally
- Our attorneys have diverse industry expertise across multiple sectors
- We maintain a strong commitment to community investment and ethical standards
- Our cross-disciplinary team handles complex matters from routine contracts to litigation
- We provide strategic counsel with a focus on client-specific needs and outcomes
Services
Business and Corporate Law
Our Business and Corporate Law practice advises clients on transactions, governance, compliance, and strategic planning. We serve corporations and entities nationwide with expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory matters. Our team combines legal knowledge with industry experience to deliver practical solutions for complex business challenges.
Commercial Litigation
We represent clients in complex commercial disputes across diverse industries. Our litigation team handles contract disputes, unfair competition, and business torts with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation, arbitration, or trial when necessary.
Insurance Regulatory
This practice provides comprehensive regulatory compliance services for insurance companies, captives, and agencies. We assist with licensing, policy formulation, and enforcement actions, leveraging deep industry knowledge from former regulators and in-house counsel.
Employment and Labor Law
We offer strategic counsel on employment law matters including compliance, workplace policies, and litigation defense. Our services cover wage and hour laws, discrimination claims, and labor relations for businesses of all sizes.
Environmental Law
Our environmental law team addresses regulatory compliance, permitting, and enforcement issues for clients in energy, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors. We provide practical solutions for environmental challenges while minimizing legal risks.
People
Dick Williams
Named Partner
As a founding partner, Dick Williams has shaped the firm's growth and strategic direction over decades, emphasizing client service and professional excellence in corporate law matters.
John Selig
Named Partner
John Selig brings extensive experience in securities law and corporate governance, contributing to the firm's reputation for sophisticated legal counsel since its early years.
Allan Gates
Named Partner
Allan Gates, with a background in environmental law, has been instrumental in expanding the firm's regulatory practice and maintaining its commitment to community leadership.
Jeff Thomas
Managing Director
Jeff Thomas leads the Insurance Regulatory practice, leveraging 30 years of experience and industry connections to provide strategic counsel for national insurance clients.
Casey Lawson
Attorney
Casey Lawson specializes in business formation and regulatory compliance, helping startups and established businesses navigate legal requirements with proactive strategies.
Questions
What areas of law does Mitchell Williams specialize in?
We specialize in business and corporate law, litigation, banking, healthcare, insurance regulatory matters, environmental law, and more across 15+ practice areas.
Where is Mitchell Williams headquartered?
Our main office is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, with additional offices in Austin, Texas, and Arkansas cities Rogers and Jonesboro.
How long has Mitchell Williams been in operation?
Since 1954, we've provided legal services with continuous growth and innovation while maintaining our core values.
Does Mitchell Williams handle national cases?
Yes, while rooted in Arkansas, we serve clients nationwide with complex legal needs across various industries.
What community initiatives does the firm support?
Through our Take Time To Give® program, we actively support local communities with pro bono services and charitable contributions.
