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 focused much of his practice on insurance defense and coverage matters, handling a wide range of cases involving property and casualty, life, commercial property, and general liability policies. His work includes providing coverage advice to carriers and litigating declaratory judgment actions. Notable cases include Vaughn v. Shelter Mut. Ins. Co. and Cross v. State Farm Mut. Auto Ins. Co., which demonstrates his skill in complex insurance disputes.

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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