Avoca Personal Injury Lawyers

I became a lawyer later in life after experiencing first hand as a single mother and business owner how helpless one can feel in a judicial system that seems out of reach to all but those with endless resources. I know what it is like to be faced with the need for legal representation having limited resources and a judicial system that is too often dismissive of those with modest means. I made a vow to never forget how terrified and helpess I felt and how differently many things in my life might have been had I had someone advocating...

Christopher Heil was born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia. He moved to Little Rock when he was seventeen years old. He feels that living in different places at such an impressionable age has given him an appreciation for the interesting and diverse cultures in our country. This exposure strengthened his sense of justice, of right and wrong, and ingrained a strong compassion so that he understands that right and wrong are not always black and white, but often gray. This compassion and understanding make him a valuable part of The Brad Hendricks...

A diligent and dogged attorney, J. Matthew Coe practices civil litigation and family law for the West Memphis family law firm of Rogers, Coe & Sumpter. Since graduating from law school in 2005, he has been admitted to practice before both state and federal courts. His undergraduate work in finance gives Coe a unique perspective that’s extremely valuable in civil cases.

The Arkansas Law Firm is a personal injury firm located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm is based on a very simple principle: to defend the dignity of a person by seeking compensation for needless injuries caused by the negligence of others. We represent the injured person against the insurance company or the negligent party to make sure he or she receives a fair compensation.
When someone suffers an injury, it is not only to the physical body but also to the person's dignity that may not be infringed by another person. Our law firm considers physical harm as an...

Rob grew up in Augusta, Arkansas, a small town in Woodruff County. After college, he went to law school at the William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock, Arkansas. He moved to Little Rock during law school, and he has lived and practiced in Central Arkansas since he graduated. Rob graduated law school in 2002 with honors and was an assistant editor on the law review. Since graduating law school, he has practiced in both criminal and civil areas. However, most of his career has focused in civil practice. Rob has worked in all aspects of the law prosecuting...

Clients hire Marcus Vaden and his team to resolve complicated high-stakes business disputes and serious personal injury claims resulting from industrial, trucking and car accidents. Marcus Vaden has a long history of representing personal injury victims in Arkansas. His 21 years as a prosecuting attorney has allowed him to develop a reputation as an exceptional trial attorney, including being named Arkansas’ 2009 Prosecutor of the Year. His tough, aggressive approach helps to ensure his clients get the results they deserve.

Joseph Gates is an Arkansas personal injury attorney and the founding attorney of Gates Law Firm, PLLC. With a strong belief in equal access to justice, Joseph has built his career advocating for clients injured by negligence, holding corporations and insurers to the same legal standards as ordinary individuals. His practice focuses on major personal injury matters, including car wrecks, trucking and 18-wheeler collisions, product liability, and traumatic brain injury cases.

Published "Shifting the Burden: Genuine Disputes and Employment Discrimination Standards of Proof," 35 Univ. Ark. Little Rock L. Rev. 113 (2012). Law Clerk to The Honorable D.P. Marshall Jr., 2009-2011: United States District Judge, Eastern District of Arkansas & Associate Judge, Arkansas Court of Appeals. Managing Editor, UALR Law Review, 2008-2009. Published Note, "Trust Me, I Do This All the Time: Comparative Provider Statistics and Informed Consent in Arkansas." UALR Moot Court Board, 2008-2009. Octofinalist, Prince Memorial Evidence Moot Court Competition, Brooklyn, New York. Extern to The Honorable Tom Glaze, Associate Justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, 2008.

Bryce Brewer is originally from Jonesboro, Arkansas graduating from Jonesboro High School in 1992. The son of a farmer, Bryce graduated from Arkansas State University with a BS in Agri-Business before hearing the call to service of the people through the practice of law. He obtained his law degree from the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law and has practiced plaintiff’s personal injury law ever since. Bryce is licensed in all state and federal courts in Arkansas and licensed in Tennessee. He has also been admitted to practice in Oklahoma, Missouri and Texas. He was distinguished...

Benton Gann brings a unique perspective to personal injury law, rooted in diverse life experiences and a passion for helping others. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology from Arkansas Tech University, a Master of Science in Forest Resources from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, and a Juris Doctorate from UALR Bowen School of Law. Before pursuing a legal career, Mr. Gann owned and operated a real estate company specializing in the management and development of hunting, farming, and timberland properties across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Kansas. However, after years of working outdoors in demanding conditions,...

Whitney Cossio focuses her practice on litigation of medical malpractice and negligent security cases on behalf of injured individuals and their families.

Trial lawyer for 42 years concentrating on Personal Injury and Family Law.
Member of The American Board of Trial Advocates, American College or Trial Lawyers,
MidSouth Super Lawyer.

Hendrix College BA 1972
University of Arkansas Law School JD 1975


Arkansas Times Best Lawyers
AY Magazine Arkansas Best Lawyers
100 Top Trial Lawyer
MidSouth Super Lawyer

Steve Abed was born in Philadelphia, PA, and raised in New Jersey. He attended Rutgers University and came to Arkansas in 1990 to attend law school at the Bowen School of Law in Little Rock. Abed is licensed to practice law in Arkansas and has been admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Texas but is currently inactive in those states. Abed has been practicing law in Arkansas for over 25 years. Since graduating from law school, he has practiced in both criminal and civil law areas. In 1994, he went to work for a local firm and then worked as a...

Will Dawson was born and raised on a cotton farm in Phillips County, Arkansas. Growing up in the Arkansas Delta, he learned the value of hard work and perseverance early in life. He graduated as valedictorian of his class at Barton High School and went on to attend the University of Arkansas on the Chancellor’s Scholarship, earning a bachelor’s degree in Finance. After graduation, Dawson went back home to Phillips County, where he continued farming until 2015. Over time, he felt called to a new career path, one that would give him a better opportunity to help others and interact with...

Jennings Morgan has called Arkansas home his entire life. He was born and raised in North Little Rock and is a proud graduate of Catholic High School for Boys in Little Rock. After receiving his undergraduate degree in Business Finance from the University of Arkansas, Morgan returned to Little Rock where he received his Juris Doctorate from the Bowen School of Law. After law school, Morgan served as a judicial law clerk for Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox before going to work as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. During his time as a...

General Practice Attorney in Malvern, Arkansas. Henderson State University University of Arkansas School of Law

Aggressive, intelligent, affordable counsel.

Trace Fryar was born and raised in Arkadelphia, where he graduated from Arkadelphia High School. He remained in his hometown to attend Ouachita Baptist University, where he completed his undergraduate degree in finance. Upon graduating from Ouachita, Fryar went on to obtain his law degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. While in law school, Fryar had the opportunity to clerk for law firms in both Arkadelphia and Conway and to serve in the Bowen School of law clinical program, gaining experience in client service. Throughout his academic career, Fryar developed...

Hillary Branham grew up and lived in Magnolia, Arkansas for most of her childhood and then moved to Benton, Arkansas with her family during her teenage years. She graduated from Benton High School and attended college at Arkansas Tech University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and her associate degree in criminal justice. After college, she attended William H. Bowen School of Law at UA Little Rock. Branham’s drive to become an attorney came from her love and passion for serving people. She knew that if she became an attorney, she would be able to assist people in...

Luke Hill, a life-long Arkansan, was born and raised in Little Rock. He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, followed by his law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law. While in law school, Hill had the opportunity to clerk for both small and large law firms, where he learned how to practically serve clients. After graduating from law school, Hill moved home to Little Rock where he began his career with a large commercial insurance company working to navigate health insurance regulations. He then spent several years in...

Have participated in numerous types of cases involving personal injuries, construction disputes and injuries, financial cases and class actions. Have also assisted people in pro bono matters and those without access to funds or legal representation.

I have also mentored younger persons and law students for legal development and awareness of the changing areas in law.

Sheldon Smith lives in Little Rock with his wife and three children and graduated from Covenant College in 1995 and The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law in 2002. Mr. Smith is a member of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association and is licensed to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Arkansas. His areas of practice include commercial litigation, personal injury, civil rights, wrongful death, and product liability.

Paul A. Schmidt, Jr. proudly joined his father’s law practice after graduating from law school, and has enjoyed carrying on the family tradition of providing high quality legal services to his clients for a fair price. Paul Schmidt, Jr. focuses his practice on Estate Planning, Probate, Civil Litigation, Business Planning, Domestic Relations, and Criminal Law