Clifford W. Plunkett

Clifford W. Plunkett is an attorney who handles class actions, professional liability defense, commercial litigation, product liability, construction, motor vehicle, and intentional tort cases. He represents clients in complex civil disputes in state and federal courts across Arkansas. His work includes jury trials, insurance-related claims, medical and legal liability matters, and high-risk business disputes. He helps clients assess exposure, prepare defenses, and pursue practical results through courtroom advocacy and strategy.

Clifford earned his J.D., with high honors, from the University of Arkansas School of Law. He holds a B.S.B.A. in Accounting, cum laude, from the University of Arkansas. During law school, he served as Notes and Comments Editor for the Arkansas Law Review and earned honors. His education supports strong analysis, legal writing, evidence review, and trial preparation in complex litigation matters involving detailed facts and financial records for clients.

Clifford has tried more than twenty complex jury trials in the state and federal courts of Arkansas. Many lasted several days and involved significant claims. His experience includes commercial litigation, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, insurance defense, product liability, construction disputes, tractor-trailer accidents, and class actions. He also handles matters involving covenants not to compete, constitutional issues, trade secrets, torts, and health law.

Clifford W. Plunkett is recognized for trial skill, commercial litigation, personal injury defense, and bet-the-company litigation. His honors include Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year recognition, Mid-South Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell recognition. He is admitted in Arkansas, the Eighth Circuit, and the federal courts in Arkansas. His practice reflects preparation, diligence, and steady advocacy for clients facing serious civil litigation, liability claims, and complex business disputes in Arkansas courts and proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association
• Member, International Association of Defense Council
• Member, Washington County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Arkansas

Education

• University of Arkansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Arkansas
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

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