Stephen A. Hester

Stephen A. Hester is a member of Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC in its Little Rock, Arkansas, office. His practice includes Business and Commercial, Corporate and Business Litigation, Construction, and Insurance. He also handles Coverage & Bad Faith, Third Party & First Party, Extra Contractual, and Subrogation matters. His representation addresses the legal and financial concerns that arise when businesses, insurers, and individuals face disputes.

Stephen earned his B.A. from Rhodes College in 1998, graduating cum laude. He later received his J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2001. At Rhodes, he served as president of the Honor Council. During law school, he participated on the Moot Court Board. His education provided experience with legal analysis, written argument, and advocacy relevant to his litigation practice.

Stephen has represented clients including banks, manufacturers, hospitals, and nursing homes. His experience also includes defending architects, engineers, and attorneys in malpractice litigation. He is admitted in Tennessee and Arkansas, with practice privileges in both states’ trial and appellate courts and the Sixth and Eighth Circuits. His work involves assessing disputed claims and considering the balance between litigation strategy and available resolution options.

Stephen A. Hester has served as a delegate to the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates. His legal practice combines commercial disputes with construction, insurance, and professional liability experience. He works with clients to address the issues underlying a case and the practical consequences of litigation. This range of experience supports representation for organizations and professionals whose legal concerns involve contracts, coverage, business operations, or alleged negligence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association
• Delegate, American Bar Association’s House of Delegates

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Arkansas

Education

• University of Tennessee College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rhodes College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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