John E. Tull III

John E. Tull III is a Little Rock trial attorney with broad experience in complex civil litigation. He has served as lead counsel in more than 100 jury trials, representing individuals, small businesses, and major corporations in high-stakes disputes that require strong preparation, judgment, strategy, discipline, and steady courtroom skill.

John earned his B.A. from Vanderbilt University (1980) before completing his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law (1984), with high honors. During law school, he served as Student Writing Editor for the University of Arkansas Law Review, demonstrating early strengths in legal analysis, research, writing, and careful written advocacy.

John focuses on business and complex commercial litigation, media law and defamation, products liability litigation, and tort litigation. His trial work has included business torts, breach of contract, product liability, toxic torts, environmental litigation, securities fraud, franchise disputes, trade secrets, personal injury, and important First Amendment issues for diverse clients.

John has handled major business disputes involving fraud allegations, franchise violations, deceptive trade practices, lender liability claims, and contract conflicts. His work has included jury trials, defense verdicts, favorable judgments, and a multimillion-dollar lender liability verdict, helping clients pursue workable answers during difficult and costly commercial conflicts with a practical focus.

John also has a strong record in First Amendment and media law matters. He has defended national and local media outlets, including newspapers, television networks, and magazines, in libel and slander cases. He also advises clients on media liability and supports clear, responsible public communication under pressure and public scrutiny.

John serves as General Counsel to the Arkansas Press Association and established the Association’s Libel Hotline to help journalists and media organizations across Arkansas. His work has supported press freedom, access to information, and media professionals facing urgent legal questions related to reporting, publication, transparency, and public accountability across Arkansas.

John E. Tull III has earned recognition from Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America®, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent®. Through steady advocacy, he helps clients, businesses, investors, agricultural aviation clients, and media organizations address serious disputes with confidence and client-focused legal planning.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Member, Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association

Licensed State

• Arkansas

Education

• University of Arkansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Vanderbilt University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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