There were nine lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities located within Van Buren County as of November, according to the Arkansas Judiciary.
The majority of these licenses were granted in Clinton (6).
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period. Lawyers in good standing do not have any complaints or disciplinary actions being taken against them.
Arkansas has one of the fewest lawyers per capita in the country, with only 2.2 legal professionals for every 1,000 residents or almost half the national ratio of 4 per 1000.
As of Dec. 1, 2025, average lawyer salaries in Arkansas ranged from $90,420 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $228,690 for highly experienced attorneys managing complex cases with significant autonomy (Attorney V). Mid-level attorneys, such as those in Attorney III roles—who handle highly complex legal work with moderate supervision—earn on average $169,341 in Arkansas, compared to $187,448 nationwide.
The United States has over 1.3 million attorneys, with the lawyer population projected to grow by 4% between 2024 and 2034.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | Date Of Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Connie Hickman Tanner | 91176 | 09/09/1991 |
| Daniel James Beavers | 2025047 | 04/10/2025 |
| John Childs Aldworth | 82001 | 08/23/1982 |
| Kent Tester | 89123 | 08/22/1989 |
| Kylie Elizabeth Rhoda | 2016178 | 09/12/2016 |
| Linda Louise Lautigar | 2022057 | 05/13/2022 |
| Matt Gilmore | 99061 | 05/17/1999 |
| Ralph John Blagg | 73178 | 04/10/1973 |
| Shane E. Khoury | 2004117 | 09/09/2004 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Arkansas Judiciary. The source data can be found here.
