William A. Waddell, Jr.

William A. Waddell, Jr.


Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP

Recognized since 2001

Little Rock, Arkansas

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Franchise Law

Litigation - Banking and Finance

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Banking and Finance
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Bet-the-Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2010 - Banking and Finance Law
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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
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

Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP
Headquarters: Little Rock, Arkansas

61 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

7 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Bet-the-Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2010 - Banking and Finance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • 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® 2024 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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