John Lisle - John is the founder of our firm and has practiced law for nearly 40 years. As a former State Senator and a well-regarded trial lawyer, John has handled numerous high-profile cases over his career, as well as a number of cases that established important legal precedents in Arkansas and beyond.

Position in Firm:

  • Shareholder


    • Areas of Practice:
  • Civil Litigation
  • The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution


    • Bar Admissions:
  • Arkansas, 1967
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas, 1968
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas, 1968
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1992


    • Education:
  • University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1967 LL.B.


  • University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, 1964 B.A.


    • Representative Cases:
  • Franco v. Bunyard, 261 Ark. 144, 547 S.W.2d 91 (Ark. 1977)
  • Harrison v. Springdale Water & Sewer Comm'n, 780 F.2d 1422 (C.A.8, Ark., 1986)
  • Hasha v. City of Fayetteville, 311 Ark. 460, 847 S.W.2d 41 (Ark. 1993)


    • Professional Associations and Memberships:
  • City Attorney, 1967 - 1971
  • School Board, 1975 - 1980 (Member)
  • Arkansas State Senate, 1980 - 1984 (Senator)
  • Washington County Bar Association (Member)
  • American Bar Association (Member)
  • Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association (Member)


    • Past Employment Positions:
  • U.S. Army, 1958-1961


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