Paul N. Ford

Paul N. Ford

3.7
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Jonesboro, AR
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

404 S. Main, Jonesboro, AR

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Practice Areas

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Litigation 10%

General Civil litigation including wrongful foreclosures

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arkansas for 38 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 1987

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013

Location

Ford & Cook, PLC

404 S. Main, Jonesboro, AR, 72401

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Paul N. Ford's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Darlene Rodgers | April 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

A Lawyer that gets Right to the Business of the Matter!

Attorney Paul N. Ford has not failed me yet! He (Attorney Paul N. Ford) and others has just recently started on my case, and I appreciate so far his/their endeavor to do what is require, and do it effectively and well. Attorney Paul N. Ford was recommended to me by another Attorney whose Law Firm wa...s over an hundred miles away. He (the Attorney miles away) stated to me that Paul N. Ford or Ford and Cook Law Firm was one of the Best Law Firm nearest to my county. And I thank God for that great recommendation, that prompt me to place a call to Attorney Paul N. Ford Law Firm Office.

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice

I used Paul Ford several years ago in a medical malpractice case and right before the time was up he decided he couldnt do it and instructed me to find someone else. Dealing with a death from malpractice then having to deal with an atty who pushed the limits was too much. I had to just drop the cas...e and was terribly upset over the whole situation.

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Paul N. Ford's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tyler Ginn

Medical malpractice lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Paul in action on multiple occasions and have always been thoroughly impressed."

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Jim Lyons

Litigation lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is an excellent attorney who has his clients interest at heart. He will always put their interests before his."

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Bryce Cook

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Paul is an outstanding lawyer and person. It has been an honor to work with him and learn from him."

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Bryce Cook

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.

Caution issued in AR, 2013

updated on 11/04/2013

A caution means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney was cautioned in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2011

Certificate of Merit, Craighead County Bar Association

2008

Certificate of Appreciation, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Senior Partner, Ford & Cook, PLC

2014 - 2015

Senior Partner, Law Offices of Ford, Troutt, & Cook

1993 - 2014

Owner, The Ford Law Firm

Associations

2000 - Present

Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founding Member

1987 - Present

Arkansas Bar Association

Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

2011 - 2012

Clopton Clinic Charitable Foundation

Board of Directors

2010 - 2011

Craighead County Bar Association

Past President

2008 - 2011

City Youth Ministries

Board Member

Education

1987

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Rhodes College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Reptile Masters Seminar

"The Reptile and Motion Practice: How your Deposition builds the Foundation"

2011

Automobile Accidents and Wrongful Death Seminar

"Everyone Needs an Expert"

2010

Unlock the Keys to Trial Success

“Lessons You Only Learn from Losing”

2010

Trial Skills Conference

“Roadblocks in the Road: Adapting Your Rules”

Languages

English

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