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George J. (Jay) Bequette, Jr.

Phone: 501-374-1107
Facsimile: 501-374-5092
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Personal statement

Jay Bequette is admitted to practice before numerous state and federal courts throughout the United States.  With 22 years of experience as a trial attorney, Jay has tried over 60 jury trials to verdict in federal and state courts throughout the country.  He has tried hundreds of bench trials to verdict and successfully negotiated millions of dollars in settlements.  His diverse legal experience continues with—

  • Arguing over 20 appeals in federal appeals courts, state supreme court, and court of appeals
  • Have represented parties in numerous arbitrations and mediations before various tribunals
  • Filing briefs before the United States Supreme Court
  • Represented two defendants in the Whitewater investigation conducted by Judge Kenneth Starr during the Clinton presidency

When out of the office, Jay enjoys golf, weightlifting, and fly-fishing.  He has been married to his wife Cindy since 1987 and has three sons (Jake, Sam, and Joe) ages 20, 18, and 16.

Areas of practice

  • General civil litigation
  • Complex litigation
  • Employment law
  • Education law
  • Business litigation
  • Business transactions
  • Products liability
  • Professional liability
  • Class actions
  • Personal injury

Admitted

  • 1987, Arkansas
  • 1989, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
  • 1997, U.S. Supreme Court
  • 1998, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

Education

  • University of Arkansas (Fayetteville)–J.D. 1987
  • University of Arkansas (Fayetteville)–B.S.B.A.(Finance) 1983
    • All Student Judiciary
    • Razorback Football Team (1979–1983)

Member

  • Pulaski County Bar Association
  • Arkansas Bar Association
    • Chair, Member Benefits Committee, 2000–2007

Biography

  • AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Sixth Judicial District, Pulaski County, Arkansas, 1987–1989
  • Life Member of University of Arkansas-Fayetteville Alumni Association
  • Member of Arkansas Razorback Letterman's Club (President 1993–94)
  • Perform pro bono work for Center for Arkansas Legal Services
  • Conducted numerous seminars on many topics related to education and employment law


Born: Lawrence, Kansas, June 7, 1961

 

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