Phillip J. Duncan

Phillip J. Duncan is a plaintiff trial lawyer and founder of Duncan Firm, P.A. in Little Rock, Arkansas. He represents injured people and families in serious injury and wrongful death cases. His experience includes class-action litigation and claims involving unsafe railroad crossings, defective vehicles, and dangerous workplaces. He has handled cases in Arkansas and nationwide, focusing on the rights of people harmed by others.

Phillip earned his B.S. from Arkansas State University in 1971 and his J.D. from the University of Arkansas Law School in 1974. He later completed the National College of Advocacy’s Advanced Course in Trial Advocacy, receiving certification in 1993. His legal training and continued trial education support work involving complex evidence, serious injuries, and the presentation of disputed claims to a jury.

Phillip began his legal career as a public defender before moving into plaintiff litigation. He established his current firm in 2006. His representative matters include an $8 million jury verdict in a railroad case and a $4 million verdict in a construction case. His practice uses trial preparation and technology to develop cases involving catastrophic injuries, vehicle defects, and disputed safety standards.

Phillip J. Duncan is admitted in Arkansas and before several federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and the Eighth and Fifth Circuits. His professional memberships include the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, and Million Dollar Advocates Forum. His work combines decades of plaintiff representation with attention to the lasting effects of serious injuries on clients and the families seeking legal recovery.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Duncan Firm, P.A.
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association
• Member, Pulaski County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Member, Arkansas Bar Foundation
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, Roscoe Pound Foundation
• Member, Phi Alpha Delta

Licensed State

• Arkansas

Education

• University of Arkansas Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Arkansas State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
• National College of Advocacy
  Advanced Course in Trial Advocacy (Certified)

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