Arkansas Personal Injury Attorney George J. Bequette, Jr.

Personal Injury Attorney in Arkansas

George J. (Jay) Bequette, Jr.

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

Jay Bequette is admitted to numerous areas of practice before numerous state and federal courts throughout the United States. With 25 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.

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 22, 20, and 18.

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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