William A. Waddell, Jr.
Recognized since 2001
Little Rock, Arkansas
Practice Areas
Appellate Practice
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Franchise Law
Litigation - Banking and Finance
William A. Waddell Jr. is a member of the firm’s litigation practice group. Bill’s work is focused on litigation and other representation for banks, insurance companies, healthcare entities, and other businesses. He has deep experience in class actions, bet-the-company jury trials, and regulatory litigation.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: waddell@fridayfirm.com
- Direct Phone Number: 501-370-1510
- Lawyer Page: https://www.fridayfirm.com/en/attorney/waddel/
Location
- 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000
Little Rock, AR 72201-3493
Education
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, JD, graduated 1984
- University of Central Arkansas, B.A., graduated 1978
Bar Admissions
- Arkansas, 1984
Court Admissions
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
Headquarters:
Little Rock, Arkansas
61 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
8 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Appellate Practice, Little Rock (2025)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Little Rock (2024)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Little Rock (2021)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Little Rock (2019)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Little Rock (2016)
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Little Rock (2014)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Little Rock (2013)
- Banking and Finance Law, Little Rock (2010)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Franchise Law
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
Special Focus:
- Banking
- Breach of Contract
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Disputes
- Complex Litigation
- Corporate
- Franchise
- Franchisees
- Fraud
- Litigation
- Regulatory
- Uniform Commercial Code
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Publications
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