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LEARNWorking with Lion Legal
I’ve hired you. What happens next?
We are dedicated to the concept that how it FEELS is equally as important as the winning results we obtain for our clients. This is being client-oriented. Being client-oriented means being process-oriented, so we are consistent and always do what we say we will do. We make the process as…
What should I be doing?
What you SHOULD be doing Document everything. No matter the type of case or if you think it’s “uncontested.” Get a journal. Write down Dates, times, texts, emails, pictures, whatever happened, who said what and when. Do not email your attorney and/or paralegal the facts, incidents, or journal until we…
What is reasonable communication?
Why email? Email is our primary form of communication for several reasons: It is more efficient. We can respond to emails while waiting for court, but not take a phone call, for example. It allows us to respond faster and at times where a call would not be feasible –…
What is the first stage of litigation?
Sometimes the first stage is the only stage In some types of cases, the first fee is ALL you will EVER pay to complete your matter. These are criminal defense, orders of protection, appeals, contract reviews, administrative agency matters, real estate transactions, estate and Medicaid Planning and Business Planning. When…
What is formal discovery?
We estimate 60% of all cases settle in the First Stage of litigation. When your case is at a standstill – negotiations have stalled, for whatever reason, and your 1st stage of litigation is complete, the next step is usually to engage in the formal discovery process. Formal Written Discovery…
What is the second stage of litigation?
The second stage of litigation is also called the Middle Stage The Middle Stage is when the case has not settled and additional services are needed. The Middle Stage of Litigation is a catch-all stage. Many different services could be needed. Not every service is needed in every case. We…
What is a preparation appointment?
Preparation is 90% of winning! 90% of winning in the courtroom is what you do before you get there. So, consistent with our Lion Values, we always prepare well ahead of time for any court appearances. We automatically schedule a preparation appointment for approximately two weeks before court with the…
What is a temporary hearing?
Temporary Hearings The discovery process and getting to a final trial is a long process - several months. So, we can also schedule a temporary hearing while we work on the formal discovery process and toward a final resolution of the matter. A temporary hearing is a short hearing that…
Lion Legal Services Is 10 Years Old!
Once we were one lawyer with a desk. Now we're your neighborhood law office with 8 attorneys & support staff. Thank you, working Arkansans, for trusting us to handle your legal issues!
What are Lion Legal Services?
What are lion legal services? Our role is similar to the guides who led the wagon trains that crossed America in the 1800s. You know where you came from and where you want to go. Our job is to lead you safely through the unknown territory that lies between.
LEARNHow divorce works in Arkansas
Who gets the pets in Arkansas divorce?
Who gets the pets in Arkansas divorce is up to the court, if the divorcing parties can't come to an agreement. There are ways to avoid that. Call Lion Legal Services (501) 227-7627.
Who Can Get Alimony In Arkansas?
Who can get alimony in Arkansas? Who pays? There are no hard and fast answers. It's easy if both spouses agree. If they don't the judge makes the decision based on several considerations.
A Better Way To Walk Away
Some say it's holiday stress, but whatever the reason, more relationships break up during the holidays than any other time of the year, and divorce often follows. Divorcing couples can spend a lot of time and money on lawyers to fight, but experience tells us there is
Covenant Marriage in Arkansas
I'm in a covenant marriage in Arkansas. Can I still get a divorce? Leigh Law's "Thinking of Divorce" answers your questions. Click and we will "Roar to the Rescue!"
Asset Division in Arkansas
What is a marital asset? What is an equitable division of assets? Leigh Law’s “Thinking of Divorce” series answers your questions about divorce in Arkansas. We keep costs down with flat fees and payment plans…
What is a QDRO?
You may need a QDRO if you are divorcing and splitting a retirement account, to avoid paying tax penalties. Leigh Law will help sort out the pros and cons of the QDRO vs a global approach to asset management.
Dividing Personal Property in an Arkansas Divorce
Are you worried about personal property in an Arkansas divorce? Don't sweat the small stuff. Leigh Law counsels reasonableness. Focus on the issues that really matter—your children, your home, the financial future.
Dividing Real Property in an Arkansas Divorce
Are you dividing real property in an Arkansas divorce? Leigh Law's "Thinking of Divorce" series answers your questions. We keep costs down with flat fees and payment plans...
Who Pays For Divorce in Arkansas?
Can I make my spouse pay for the divorce in Arkansas? Leigh Law's "Thinking of Divorce" series answers your questions. We keep costs down with flat fees and payment plans...
How much does divorce cost in Arkansas—and how long will it take?
How long it takes and how much it costs to obtain a divorce in Arkansas depend on whether the divorce is simple, or is complicated by custody and property issues, or disagreements. Lion Legal keeps costs down with staged billing and payment plans...
LEARNCriminal Defense, Appeals & Traffic Violations
Do I Need A Lawyer If I’m Innocent?
Do only guilty people need lawyers? Wrong! This is how innocent people wind up in jail. If you're charged, arrested or just suspected, call Lion Legal. We'll come roaring to the rescue!
Stopped for DWI in Arkansas? Here’s what to do next.
First, don't drink and drive. It's never worth it! If you are pulled over, here's what you need to know — and do. Read on.
Do I Need A Lawyer For A Traffic Ticket?
Do I need a lawyer for a traffic ticket? What if I hold a CDL? Call (501) 227-ROAR and we’ll come Roaring to the Rescue!
What is Burden of Proof, and Why Does it Matter?
In a civil lawsuit or a criminal trial, the plaintiff, or the prosecution, has to present evidence and persuade the court that the evidence proves it's case. That's called the burden of proof.
LEARNAbout Arkansas Business Law
Do I Need An LLC?—Part III
Do I need an LLC? Easy to ask, not so easy to answer. There are many things to consider, and other options may make more sense in your circumstances. Here are some tips from Leigh Law.
Do I Need An LLC?—Part II
Do I need an LLC? Easy to ask, not so easy to answer. There are many things to consider, and other options may make more sense in your circumstances. Here are some tips from Leigh Law.
Do I Need An LLC?-Part I
Do I need an LLC? Easy to ask, not so easy to answer. There are many things to consider, and other options may make more sense in your circumstances. Here are some tips from Leigh Law.
LEARNArkansas Real Estate Law
Tenant, beware!
We are proud to announce Tara Pool as our new partner at Lion Legal Services. Tara oversees the general management of the firm. She consistently shows leadership, strength, good judgement and compassion in her…
How To Avoid Real Estate Purchase Pitfalls
Many real estate scams, and just plain mistakes, are so destructive they are hard to describe. Think it can’t happen to you? It Happens All the Time! Daily I am dumbfounded at the naivety of bright men and women, young and old, who do not understand or question various real…
How To Really Sell Your House!
Want to know how to really sell your house? It's a challenge if you are the owner and you want to save the realtor's fees. Lion Legal Services will guide you through the process AND provide sound legal advice that no realtor can give you.
How Foreclosure Works And What To Do?
You bought a home. You borrowed money. Now the bank says you didn't pay and is foreclosing. You need to know how foreclosure works and what to do about it. Call Leigh Law at (501) 227-ROAR for a free initial consultation.
Eviction From The Landlord’s Perspective
Eviction from the landlord's perspective. Arkansas has both civil and criminal eviction statutes. If your tenants don't pay, here are some tips from Leigh Law.
LEARNAbout Arkansas Law & Lion Legal
Do I Need A Lawyer If I’m Innocent?
Do only guilty people need lawyers? Wrong! This is how innocent people wind up in jail. If you're charged, arrested or just suspected, call Lion Legal. We'll come roaring to the rescue!
Stopped for DWI in Arkansas? Here’s what to do next.
First, don't drink and drive. It's never worth it! If you are pulled over, here's what you need to know — and do. Read on.
Tenant, beware!
We are proud to announce Tara Pool as our new partner at Lion Legal Services. Tara oversees the general management of the firm. She consistently shows leadership, strength, good judgement and compassion in her…
Why we use an answering service
We are proud to announce Tara Pool as our new partner at Lion Legal Services. Tara oversees the general management of the firm. She consistently shows leadership, strength, good judgement and compassion in her…
Our new partner: Danielle Hasty
We are proud to announce Tara Pool as our new partner at Lion Legal Services. Tara oversees the general management of the firm. She consistently shows leadership, strength, good judgement and compassion in her…
I’ve hired you. What happens next?
We are dedicated to the concept that how it FEELS is equally as important as the winning results we obtain for our clients. This is being client-oriented. Being client-oriented means being process-oriented, so we are consistent and always do what we say we will do. We make the process as…
What should I be doing?
What you SHOULD be doing Document everything. No matter the type of case or if you think it’s “uncontested.” Get a journal. Write down Dates, times, texts, emails, pictures, whatever happened, who said what and when. Do not email your attorney and/or paralegal the facts, incidents, or journal until we…
What is reasonable communication?
Why email? Email is our primary form of communication for several reasons: It is more efficient. We can respond to emails while waiting for court, but not take a phone call, for example. It allows us to respond faster and at times where a call would not be feasible –…
What is the first stage of litigation?
Sometimes the first stage is the only stage In some types of cases, the first fee is ALL you will EVER pay to complete your matter. These are criminal defense, orders of protection, appeals, contract reviews, administrative agency matters, real estate transactions, estate and Medicaid Planning and Business Planning. When…
What is formal discovery?
We estimate 60% of all cases settle in the First Stage of litigation. When your case is at a standstill – negotiations have stalled, for whatever reason, and your 1st stage of litigation is complete, the next step is usually to engage in the formal discovery process. Formal Written Discovery…
The Law of the Jungle is changing.
Lion Legal is making it happen.
That's why we're the Legal Pride of Arkansas.
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