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Friday, Eldredge & Clark has one of the largest and most experienced litigation practices in Arkansas, with more than 40 trial lawyers representing clients in complex disputes across the state and throughout the country. Our attorneys are known for their courtroom skill, strategic insight, and practical, business-minded approach to resolving disputes. Whether representing individuals, Arkansas-based companies, or Fortune 500 corporations, we provide steady, experienced guidance at every stage of litigation.

We understand that no two cases are alike. That’s why we work closely with our clients to develop tailored litigation strategies that align with their business objectives and risk tolerance. From early case assessment through trial and appeal, we focus on delivering efficient, decisive results while minimizing disruption to your operations and protecting your long-term interests.

Our litigation practice spans the full spectrum of disputes, including commercial litigation, class actions, employment matters, product liability, professional malpractice, insurance defense, medical negligence, transportation, tax controversies, and appellate litigation. Our lawyers regularly appear in state and federal courts across Arkansas and serve as lead or regional counsel in complex, multi-jurisdictional cases nationwide.

Clients across virtually every industry rely on our litigation team—including financial institutions, healthcare providers, manufacturers, energy and utility companies, transportation and rail carriers, insurers, retailers, technology companies, and trade associations. We are frequently engaged by national law firms and corporate clients as trusted regional counsel, reflecting our reputation for results, responsiveness, and deep knowledge of Arkansas courts.

When cases cannot be resolved through negotiation, our trial lawyers are prepared to advocate aggressively in the courtroom. At the same time, we recognize that litigation is only one path to resolution. Through mediation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution methods, we help clients achieve favorable outcomes in a manner that is both strategic and cost-effective. Our appellate team further strengthens this approach by ensuring that cases are positioned for success at every stage, including on appeal.

Areas of Focus

Antitrust

When antitrust controversies do arise, we are fully capable of dealing with administrative inquiries and hearings before federal and state antitrust enforcement agencies (including the Federal Trade Commission), and with litigation in state and federal court if necessary. Friday, Eldredge & Clark’s insurance lawyers have represented insurers (including many large national and regional carriers), self-insured companies and private insurers. We possess the trial skills and industry knowledge necessary for successful resolution of insurance regulation, coverage, and liability issues, as well as professional liability and insurance defense litigation.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Our clients rely on us to help them resolve disputes in the most effective and appropriate manner possible. Although we are aggressive and successful advocates for our clients in the courtroom, we recognize that litigation can be time-consuming and costly. Additionally, many of our clients have entered into agreements that require mediation and arbitration before a matter can be addressed in court. Our lawyers have extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution methods and are skilled negotiators and counselors in mediations and arbitrations. We have extensive experience in arbitration trials.

Appellate Law

Our appellate attorneys leverage their extensive litigation experience in appellate advocacy to achieve results. Knowledge of the members of the courts and their opinions, as well as the careful development of issues across various types of appeals, are among the strengths of our lawyers practicing in this area. Because we bring a litigator’s focus to possible appellate challenges at trial, we can lay the foundation for review on appeal in the most complex cases, including class actions. Our experience in appeals of class actions and other complex litigation is unparalleled in the market.

Class Actions

Our lawyers have developed a focused practice in class action litigation, including several appeals that have helped shape the law in Arkansas. Class actions are often bet-the-company litigation, and it is important to have the right lawyers on the case from the date the complaint is served to take advantage of every opportunity that experienced lawyers know can minimize the potential for losses.

Summary
  • Full-Spectrum Litigation Experience: Representing clients in commercial, tort, employment, medical malpractice, insurance, transportation, and class action disputes nationwide.
  • Trusted by Leading Businesses: Serving as lead and regional trial counsel for Fortune 500 companies, government entities, hospitals, rail carriers, insurers, and major manufacturers.
  • Efficient, Results-Driven Advocacy: Combining deep courtroom experience with practical strategy to achieve successful outcomes through trial, appeal, or alternative dispute resolution.
  • Proven Appellate Strength: Handling complex appeals in state and federal courts, including precedent-shaping class action and constitutional matters.
  • Nationally Recognized Team: Consistently ranked Band 1 in Chambers USA, with eight Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers and multiple attorneys recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Benchmark Litigation.
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