There were 12 lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities within Independence County as of the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Arkansas Judiciary.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Kolze Pollitzer | 2009152 | 09/10/2009 |
| Bill Howard Walmsley | 66065 | 03/30/1966 |
| Daniel Ross Haney | 2011301 | 12/02/2011 |
| Donald Taylor McSpadden | 78113 | 08/25/1978 |
| Jan Dewoody Scussel | 82143 | 02/23/1982 |
| John David Pettie | 2009188 | 09/15/2009 |
| Kaitlin G. Blakely | 2023133 | 09/11/2023 |
| Kimberly Gail Edington | 2020055 | 04/10/2020 |
| Laura Wood Brissey | 2004180 | 09/27/2004 |
| Preston Randall Nelms | 2009183 | 09/15/2009 |
| Scott McLain Stalker | 91183 | 09/06/1991 |
| Timothy Ernest Meitzen | 2009161 | 09/11/2009 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Arkansas Judiciary. The source data can be found here.
