Stephen Barry Niswanger

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Stephen Barry Niswanger

also known as Steve Niswanger

1.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 30 years

Litigation Lawyer at Little Rock, AR
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Business ... +6 more

212 Center St., Fl. 11, Little Rock, AR

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About Stephen

Biography

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Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Business 12%

30 years

12%
Construction and Development 12%

30 years

12%
Contracts and Agreements 12%

12%
Debt Collection 12%

12%
Debt Settlement 12%

12%
Lawsuits and Disputes 12%

30 years

12%
Litigation 12%

30 years

12%
Real Estate 12%

30 years

12%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 125-225 per hour

Contingency

20%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Arkansas for 30 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Niswanger Law Firm

212 Center St., Fl. 11, Little Rock, AR, 72201-2442

niswangerlawfirm.com

Online Presence

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Stephen Barry Niswanger's Reviews

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Posted by PARTNE DAUGHERTY | September 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

RUN AWAY!!! HIDE!!! THIS ATTORNEY WORKS FOR THE OTHER SIDE !!!

Apparently, I am not the only client who unknowingly hired and paid this "attorney" to vigorously advocate for the other side who negligently destroyed my Fairfield Bay condo with their water from the above unit. Plaintiff filed suit against me to force me to pay the repair costs for their damage ...to my unit. At one point, Mr. Niswanger suggested that I agree to settle, pay for the repairs, pay attorney fees, and waive liability...WTF !!! THEN, he told me the first scheduled hearing was strictly to determine whether the court should issue an injunction against my husband and me. Mr Niswanger said that my husband did not need to attend. He did not subpoena witnesses or bring any meaningful evidence. In fact, he did not even engage in discovery. Ends up, it was a trial in which Mr. NISWANGER failed to articulate meaningful objections. He stammered, studdered, and mumbled incoherent. He lost all objections. He was unable to articulate a reason for the Court to accept IRS public records into evidence while I was on the stand. I attempted to help him by suggesting asking the court to take JUDICIAL NOTICE (A.R.E. 201). He actually argued with me while I was on the stand as a witness. He failed to file a TIMELY NOTICE OF APPEAL in December of 2024. On August of 2025, he failed to file a Notice of Appeal at all. After I have sent him over $10,000 total via CashApp and Venmo, Mr. Niswanger is no longer answering emails and has retained the balance of my funds.

Posted by jamison | June 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fights for the other guy.

Impressively efficient — managed to advocate for the other side while technically being my attorney. A rare talent. Felt like watching someone play chess, except all the pieces were mine and somehow I still lost.

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"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen is skilled at banking litigation, and knows the finer points of the law. He is also courteous with opposing counsel. Always a pleasure dealing with Stephen."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Global Awards, Corporate INTL

2017

Global Awards, Corporate INTL

2017

Lead Counsel, Thomson Reuters

2009

Leading Providers Attorneys of the Southeastern United States, Goldline Research

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Niswanger Law Firm

1900 - Present

Owner, Niswanger Law Firm PLC

2013 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock William H. Bowen School Of Law

1995 - 2005

Attorney, Williams & Anderson

1993 - 1994

Law Clerk, Friday, Eldredge, & Clark Law Firm

1991 - 1993

Community Developer, Arkansas Industrial Development Commission

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Arkansas Bar Association

Member

Pulaski County Bar Association

Member

Division 21 of the Kiwanis International Mo-Ark District

Past Lt. Governor

Downtown Little Rock Kiwanis Club

Past President

Camp Pfiefier

Board Member

Youth Home, Inc.

Past Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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Education

1995

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Duke University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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