Newton County Lawyers

Aaron C. Rooney is a general practice attorney who focuses primarily on domestic law, including divorce, child custody, and adoption. In addition to his extensive experience in family-related cases, he handles matters involving contract disputes, business formation, intellectual property, creditor bankruptcy, personal injury, property conflicts, replevin actions, and a broad range of civil and criminal issues. Aaron is also an instructor at the University of Arkansas and the author of The Legal Liabilities of Predictive Analytics, Federal Antitrust Actions in the Livestock Industry, Certifications for Minority or Women-Owned Businesses, and Termination of Child Support in Arkansas. Aaron has three adult children. His...

Bob Sexton has practiced law in Arkansas for over 20 years. Originally from Lonoke, he has lived in Arkansas his entire life. He attended Ouachita Baptist University and earned his law degree from the Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Sexton began working with Mike Rainwater in the 1990s, and along with Stephen Holt, co-founded Rainwater, Holt & Sexton in 2006. Now the largest personal injury law firm in Arkansas, the firm has grown from a small team to over 30 attorneys and more than 100 support staff. “We’re big enough to go against any insurance...

Born in Little Rock, Mike Rainwater’s family roots trace back to Crawford and White County. A graduate of North Little Rock High School, Mike attended Henderson State and Louisiana Tech. After college, he worked as a computer programmer in several states before deciding to pursue law. While working full-time at Texas Eastern Corporation, he attended South Texas College of Law at night and discovered a true passion for the legal field. Mike returned to Arkansas to raise a family and began his legal career as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Little Rock. He later entered private practice, gaining experience in commercial...

Construction law

Cecille Doan is a dedicated attorney with over 16 years of extensive legal experience, focusing on consumer protection, bankruptcy law, Social Security Disability and civil litigation. With a steadfast commitment to justice, she has built a distinguished career advocating for her clients and navigating even the most complex legal challenges with precision and care. As a former managing attorney in the field of consumer protection, Cecille led the charge in fighting for clients facing fraud, deceptive trade practices, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act violations, and bankruptcy cases. She spearheaded impactful litigation and developed innovative strategies that empowered clients to reclaim their...

Based in Arkansas, I defend clients facing criminal charges and professional license challenges. With a track record of success in navigating complex legal proceedings—from board investigations and hearings to courtroom defense—I am dedicated to protecting my clients’ rights and reputations.

Degen Clow entered private practice after serving as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for years in Pulaski County. During that time, he spent almost every day in court, which he now considers his office away from the office. He developed confidence and, most importantly, learned what it takes to beat a criminal charge.