About
Vanessa Cash Adams is a founding partner at AR Law Partners, where she focuses her practice on consumer and business bankruptcy, debt relief, and civil litigation, including personal injury cases. Admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 2007, she has built a career advocating for clients facing financial challenges and legal disputes, guiding them toward favorable resolutions through negotiation, litigation, and trial.
A Little Rock native, Vanessa earned her B.A. in journalism from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville before graduating from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. Since entering private practice, she has served as lead attorney in multiple jury trials, achieving successful verdicts and settlements for her clients. Her experience includes complex bankruptcy matters, creditor-debtor disputes, and injury claims, making her a trusted advocate for individuals and businesses alike.
Vanessa is a recognized leader in the Arkansas legal community. She is a past president of the Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers and the Arkansas Bar Association’s Debtor-Creditor Section, where she earned the Arkansas Bar’s 2020–2021 CLE Award. She currently serves as president of the Central Arkansas Debtor-Creditor Bar, reflecting her ongoing commitment to professional excellence and community service.
Vanessa’s accomplishments have been widely recognized, with honors including AY Magazine’s Best Lawyers, Arkansas Money and Politics’ Legal Elites, and Soiree’s Little Rock’s Best Lawyers since 2021. In addition to her legal practice, Vanessa regularly speaks on bankruptcy law, sharing her expertise with peers and the public.
As co-founder and managing partner of AR Law Partners, Vanessa divides her time between the firm’s Little Rock and Fayetteville offices. Her practice is grounded in a client-centered approach, ensuring each matter receives personalized attention and strategic representation.
With a reputation for diligence, courtroom skill, and leadership in the legal field, Vanessa Cash Adams continues to make a meaningful impact for clients seeking financial recovery and justice.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, ARlaw Partners PLLC
- Member, Arkansas Bar Association
- Member, Arkansas Bar Association’s Debtor-Creditor Section
- Former President, Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers
Licensed State
- Arkansas
Education
- UALR William H. Bowen School Of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Arkansas
B.A. in Journalism
Awards & Badges

- Car accident
- Chapter 11 bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Elder law
- Guardianship
- Motorcycle accident
- Probate
- Trucking accident
- Trusts