John R. Beasley

John R. Beasley serves as Of Counsel at Robertson, Beasley, Shipley & Robinson, PLLC. With decades of trial experience, he has vigorously represented individuals, businesses, and insurance companies in state and federal courts across Arkansas. His civil trial practice includes insurance coverage and defense litigation, as well as personal injury matters. John has secured favorable verdicts for his clients in numerous complex cases, earning the respect of clients and peers alike.

John earned his B.S.B.A. from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1973 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville School of Law in 1978. He is admitted to practice before all Arkansas courts, the U.S. District Courts of Arkansas, the United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. His longstanding dedication to excellence is reflected in his “AV® Preeminent™” Martindale-Hubbell Peer-Review Rating.

In recent years, John has concentrated his practice on insurance defense and coverage litigation, representing insurers in complex disputes involving property and casualty, life insurance, commercial property, and general liability policies. He regularly advises insurance carriers on coverage issues and litigates declaratory judgment actions in state and federal courts. John’s experience includes notable matters such as Vaughn v. Shelter Mut. Ins. Co. and Cross v. State Farm Mut. Auto Ins. Co., underscoring his strong track record in high-stakes insurance coverage and defense cases.

Beyond his litigation and insurance work, John R. Beasley counsels clients on probate and estate administration, contracts, real property, and commercial law. He is an active member of the Arkansas and Sebastian County Bar Associations and the Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel. John remains committed to delivering trusted legal guidance and effective representation for every client.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Robertson, Beasley, Shipley & Robinson, PLLC
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association
• Member, Sebastian County Bar Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute, Inc.
• Member, Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel
• Member, W.B. Putman American Inn of Court

Licensed State

• Arkansas

Education

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

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