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also known as Tara Mills, Tara Shay Huggins
I’m Tara! I’ve worked here a few years; because of our growth needs and my dynamic skill set, I’ve worked in every position possible at Lion Legal Services! Litigation Attorney, Supervising Attorney, Ad Litem, Front Office, Back Office…you name it, I’ve done it. I’m great in any position, but my favorite is plain ‘ole attorney, practicing Ad Litem, estate planning, and domestic litigation work.
I spent most of my working years at Rivendell Behavioral Health and Pathfinder, Inc (before and after law school); my work experience with those less fortunate, combined with my social worker heart and love for details is the perfect skill set in high-emotion cases. Most cases should not go to trial simply because there is a reasonable resolution to preserve the relationships which exist long after the case is over…but when they do, I’m your girl! I’m the perfect blend of feisty, clever, and smart and an active member of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. I know my way around a courtroom and I love my clients, working through their issues, cultivating a legal strategy and taking it all the way to the end in a trial, where my competitive streak completely overpowers my naturally empathetic disposition.
I grew up in Bauxite (no Saline County jokes, please), have family in Northwest Arkansas and settled in North Pulaski County. I have four daughters (yes, I know); two sets of twins. No one knows first hand the stress of child-rearing more than I do! My personal co-parenting and vast professional experiences working with behavioral disorders and developmental disabilities provide a unique understanding, which helps me help others find great, long-lasting, solutions to their legal issues.
The purpose and mission of Lion Legal Services, really speak to me. I helped develop them over the last few years and I love working here because we genuinely live this commitment to making reasonable legal advice affordable for Working Arkansans. Everyone deserves realistic, clear help and communication to know if there is a solution or if they should move on with their lives.
Sometimes people get me and Tori mixed up (Tara and Tori, I can see how that happens); when you get to know us better you won’t. Our personalities are opposite, but our strengths compliment each other perfectly! Tori talks about how she’s not good with emotions; thank goodness I am! We are great work and “not work” friends.
People talk about free time, but I’m not sure what that is! (see above: four daughters) Kidding, mostly. I spend my non-working time at home with my girls, garden, and fire pit; no surprise here: these are fairly expected past times for an introvert!
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2800 Percy Machin Dr, North Little Rock, AR, 72114
27 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Andrea | November 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Absolutely Amazing!!!
Tara did an incredible job and I was lucky to have her on my side! She is professional, realistic, and great at what she does. If I ever need another family attorney, I will reach out to her first!
Posted by Staci | October 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce attorney
Tara is the best attorney from this firm she took over my case when Lauren Ruff didn't want to tell me exactly everything that was going on with my case not to mention the attitude I got from Lauren. Tara told me everything that was going on and what I needed to on my behalf she is easy to work with ...
Posted by Derek | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
touchy family case
I came to lion legal services with touchy family case. I figured i would try this law firm after being through several attorneys no answers no solutions no game plan or hope. my consultation was impressive they laid out a game plan and stuck with it. I can never thank Tara Mills enough for all she...
Posted by Todd | July 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Tara is amazing
I am so glad I was able to have Tara working my case. I was so worried about what was going to happen and worried that a lawyer wasn't going to treat me like a person. That they would just want money and to get my case down as quick as possible to get me out the door. I truly was beyond amazed at ho...
Posted by Craig | June 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommend Tara.
Tara did an outstanding job while dealing with an uncooperative opposing counsels delays as well as pandemic conditions (and a very impatient client) to finally get my divorce settled. Would recommend highly.
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2017 - Present
Partner, Lion Legal Services
2016 - 2017
Attorney, Law Offices of Tara S. Mills
2012 - 2016
Supervisor/Attorney, Pathfinder, Inc.
2008 - 2012
Case Manager/Supervisor, Rivendell
2019 - Present
Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers
2019 - Present
Women Lawyers
2017 - Present
VOCALS
2010 - Present
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts Sociology and Anthropology
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