James A. Simpson, Jr.

James A. Simpson, Jr. is an attorney at Simpson Law Firm in Searcy, Arkansas, where he handles personal injury, civil litigation, insurance claims, family law, and criminal matters. He began practicing in 1995 and represents clients in disputes involving serious injuries, product liability, medical malpractice, civil rights, defamation, contracts, and domestic relations. Simpson helps individuals and families evaluate legal options, prepare claims, and pursue practical resolutions in state and federal courts.

Simpson earned his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville in 1995. While in law school, he won the 1994 Negotiations Competition and participated in Inns of Court, Moot Court, and the Trial Advocacy Board. He received a B.A. in history and business, with honors, from the University of Arkansas in 1989, where he made the honor roll and received the Golden Key Award.

Simpson has served as lead counsel in federal and state jury trials involving personal injury, fire losses, intentional torts, battery, insurance disputes, contract litigation, medical malpractice, and injuries sustained on natural gas pipeline projects. His experience also includes negotiating million-dollar settlements. In addition to his advocacy work, he has served as a special judge in civil and criminal trials and spent four years as a city court judge for the City of Bradford.

James A. Simpson, Jr. has held leadership roles in the Arkansas Trial Bar and has served on the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors. He was appointed as a Special Justice to the Arkansas Supreme Court and served as a commissioner on the Arkansas State Claims Commission. Simpson brings extensive trial experience, careful case preparation, and practical judgment to clients facing injuries, insurance disputes, family conflicts, criminal charges, and other significant legal concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Simpson Law Firm
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association
• Member, White County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Arkansas

Education

• University of Arkansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Arkansas
  BA in History & Business

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