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Bud Whetstone
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Biography
When an injured person chooses us to represent them we consider it an honor. We are aware there are thousands of lawyers in Arkansas and we are flattered when folks ask us to represent them. Usually, when they come to us they are in pain and their whole life has been turned upside down. They are drowning in paper work and have been asked to sign documents they don't understand. The first thing we do is sit down with them and inform them of their rights, show them how we can help them and tell them what to expect.
Before I was a lawyer I taught school so it comes natural to me to spend time explaining what we can do to help. We won't take a case unless we believe it's in our client's best interest. If we don't believe that we can get them more money than they can get on their own we won't take their case. Almost always when people leave our office they tell me they feel a huge burden has been lifted from their shoulders. They need to focus on healing and let us deal with the rest. Making people happy the first day they come to see us is easy but our goal is for them to be happy on the last day as well.
We take pride in representing working people. Probably the reason for this is that I have been working since I was twelve years old doing construction work, working on a farm, and doing whatever it took to pay my way through school. The first few years I was a lawyer I represented insurance companies and, although I never lost a case, I didn't like the way it felt. These were not my people and it was not where I came from. But, the upside to this is that I understand insurance companies and "I know what they eat for breakfast". I use this to my client's advantage.
When you come to our office expect to see me wearing jeans and cowboy boots and talking "straight talk." Be assured, I would appreciate the opportunity of representing you.
Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Arkansas for 56 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 1969
No misconduct found
Licensed in Mississippi for 56 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 1969
No misconduct found
Location
Whetstone Law Firm
415 N McKinley St, The Plaze West Building - Ste. 535, Little Rock, AR, 72205
Whetstone Law Firm
8315 Cantrell Road, Suite 230, Little Rock, AR, 72227
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Posted by Barbara | July 29, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Above The Norm
I want to give you reasons why you would not want to hire this attorney. If you don't want to be kept informed about the status of your case, someone that knows his job like the back of his hand, be honest and upfront with you, return all your phone calls within 1 to 2 days at the most, work his hard...
Bud Whetstone's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend consulting with Bud Whetstone for any personal injury matter. He is a legend in the Arkansas legal community and has honestly earned his reputation through providing quality legal services and representation in all of his endeavors. Bud is simply a class act."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bud is an excellent lawyer and a wonderful human being. He is one of the smartest persons I have ever met, and shares his knowledge with every client who comes through his doors. He educates his clients on the legal process and ensures they receive the best representation possible."
Emily Kostelnik
Personal injury lawyer
Raymon Harvey
Elder law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Products Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Products Liability Litigation - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Products Liability Litigation - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Products Liability Litigation - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Products Liability Litigation - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2009
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
"Lawyer Citizen" Award, Pulaski County Bar Association
2006
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
Outstanding Lawyer & Humanitarian, Arkansas Bar Association
1987
Outstanding Trial Lawyer, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
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One of America's Premier Lawyers, Fortune Magazine
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One of the Best Lawyers in Arkansas, Democrat Gazette
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One of the Best Injury Lawyers, Arkansas Times
Work Experience
1969 - Present
Owner, Whetstone Law Firm
Associations
1969 - Present
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember
1969 - Present
Pulaski County Bar AssociationMember
1969 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1969 - Present
Arkansas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1980 - 1990
The National Trial Lawyers, Editorial BoardBoard Member
Education
1969
University of Mississippi School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1965
University of Arkansas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Bridging the Gap
Ethics
2008
Bridging the Gap
Ethics
2007
Bridging the Gap
Ethics
2005
Bridging the Gap
Ethics
1988
Law Day
Product's Liability - Trial Practice
1987
Law Day
Worker's Compensation
1986
Personal Injury Cases
Brain Damage
Publications
1994
Arkansas Business
Workers' Compensation Amendment: The Truth
Languages
English