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Professional Experience

William H. Edwards, Jr. has practiced law for more than 30 years. He has represented Hanover Insurance Company, CNA, Zurich North American, Cincinnati Insurance Companies, Northland, Markel, GMACLLC and Travelers Insurance Company. His recent litigation includes trials pertaining to truck accidents, professional liability and the defense of nursing homes. He joined the firm in 1981.

Practice Areas

• Professional liability defense
• Personal injury defense
• Commercial litigation
• Products liability defense
• Insurance defense of first and third party claims

Court Admissions

• Arkansas state and federal courts
• U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
• U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas

Professional Associations

• American Bar Association member
• Arkansas Bar Association member
• Pulaski County Bar Association member
• Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel member
• American Board of Trial Advocates, vice-president
• Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel member
• Harmonie Group Board member

Community Involvement

• Elder at Second Presbyterian Church

Presentations and Thought Leadership

• Authored "What To Do When A Wolf Is At The Door" (Steps Accountants Should Follow) article, October 2011
• CLE Presentation on Insurance Law in Arkansas

Noteworthy

• Mid-South Super Lawyers list since 2008.
• Reported decisions include:
• Zeno v. GM Truck and Coach, 844 F.Supp. 1340 (E.D. Ark. 1992); aff’d 9 F.3d 115 (8th Cir. 1993)
• Transcontinental Ins. Co. v. Edwards, 139 F.3d. 1185 (8th Cir. 1998)
• Shoaf v. American Way Transport, Inc., 47 Fed Appx. 780; 2002 U.S. Appl, Lexis 2002
• GMAC v. Union Bank & Trust, 329 F3d 594, (8th Cir. Ark., 2003)
• Koch v. Northport, 361 Ark. 192, 205 S.W.3d 754 (2005)
• Rustenhaven v. American Airlines, 351 F.3d 874 (2003)             

Education

• J.D., University of Arkansas, 1980
• B.S., University of Arkansas, 1977