As one of the oldest professions in American society, the practice of law is traditionally one of the steadiest industries there is. Based on precedent and standing on tradition, U.S. courtrooms have operated in much the same manner for centuries, …
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LR Law: For Friday Firm Partner, Drama Rare But Problem-solving Constant
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPhoto by Lori Sparkman Whether Jamie Jones Walsworth chose law or it chose her, the Arkansas legal community is better off for the choice. A Rogers native, Walsworth joined Little Rock’s venerable Friday, Eldredge & Clark firm after earning the …
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Arkansas AG Pushes for Action on Loitering, Cites Safety Concerns
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAttorney General Tim Griffin held a press conference on Thursday, July 10, regarding the “unacceptable level” of loitering happening across Arkansas. “Loitering in and around public roadways, intersections and traffic stops has grown to an unacceptable level,” Griffin said. “Anyone …
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2025 AMP Faces of Arkansas: Face of Workers’ Compensation Law
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCaldwell Law Firm Andy L. Caldwell Andy L. Caldwell has been practicing law since 1999. After entering the field of workers’ compensation, Caldwell saw that many individuals were not getting the benefits to which they were entitled, and he …
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Fifty Over 50: Skip Davidson, Expertise + Experience
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaAsked what led him to a career in law, Charles Darwin “Skip” Davidson replied with a unique brand of pragmatism and quick wit. “In rural Arkansas, where I grew up, you either owned land or knew how to repair a …
Attorney, deputy prosecutor De Queen What do you consider to be the defining moment of your career so far? The defining moment of my career so far is winning a big sexual assault trial against a prolific offender who …
Partner and mediator Lion Legal What do you consider to be the defining moment of your career so far? Adopting the 80/20 principle. Careers are defined by decisions, not serendipitous moments. Many careers lack momentum, a career stalling which …
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The A-Team: Drunk? Jilted? Serious Trouble? Turn to These Experts
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe road of life is littered with people who never imagined themselves in trouble with the law, as well as a few who probably are not surprised to end up in court. When that happens, especially for serious matters such …
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Libertarian Candidate for State Treasurer Hopes to Give the People a Window into the Treasury
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAs the Libertarian candidate for Arkansas state treasurer, Michael Pakko said his goals include providing Arkansans with more insight into the workings of the state treasury and conducting a comprehensive review of the state’s finances. He said that these plans …
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Libertarian Candidate for State Treasurer Banks on Career of Economic Research, Outreach
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWith a background that includes a long-standing passion for both research and education, more than 25 years spent working for the Federal Reserve System, and 15 years as chief economist and state economic forecaster at the Arkansas Economic Development Institute, …
