- Rose Law Firm, the oldest law firm west of the Mississippi River, traces its origin to November 1, 1820, before Arkansas statehood, when Robert Crittenden and Chester Ashley agreed to a “Partnership in the Practice of Law.”
- Their mission is to create long-term value for our clients by providing innovative, personalized legal solutions delivered through our commitment to excellence.
- At 22, Crittenden was appointed as Lieutenant Governor of the Arkansas Territory by President James Monroe, and he was responsible for organizing the new Territory. In contrast, Ashley was joined in the practice of law by George Watkins in 1837. In 1844, Ashley was elected to the United States Senate and served as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- “Rose” was added to the partnership name in recognition of the addition of U.M. Rose. The latter was a student of history, science, philosophy, and literature, as well as an accomplished lawyer and linguist.
- As one of the founders of the American Bar Association, U.M. Rose was elected its president in 1900. President Theodore Roosevelt appointed Rose the United States representative to the Second Hague Peace Conference in 1902.
- As one of the founders of the American Bar Association, U.M. Rose was elected its president in 1900. President Theodore Roosevelt appointed Rose the United States representative to the Second Hague Peace Conference in 1902.
- U.M. Rose’s son, George B. Rose, joined the partnership in 1881 and brought to it his photographic memory, command of six foreign languages, and passion for art.
- During its second century, Rose Law Firm continued to add lawyers of extraordinary intelligence, integrity and ingenuity, such as Dedrick Cantrell (1905-1943), J. Fairfax Loughborough (1905-1945), Archie F. House (1925-1969), Harry E. Meek (1932-1969), George Rose Smith (1933-1948) and two Rhodes Scholars, William N. Nash (1931-1980) and J. Gaston Williamson (1949-1989).
- Then we get to see that although the firm’s name has changed a number of times since 1820, the firm has retained the “Rose” in its name since 1865. In 1980, the firm changed its name for the last time to “Rose Law Firm, a Professional Association.”
- Six of the firm’s former members served on the Arkansas Supreme Court, three as Chief Justice. It remains the only firm in Arkansas with as many as six members honoured to serve as President of the Arkansas Bar Association. We also get the idea that the firm’s former members include a past President of the Little Rock School Board, a past Arkansas State Representative, and the past president of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.
From our research, we get the idea that Rose Law Firm strives to create a work environment that is welcoming and inclusive. The firm understands that diverse life experiences are essential to a positive workplace and strengthen the ability to meet the client’s needs.
- Being a very abrupt firm in Arkansas, Rose Law Firm has a long tradition of promoting women in the legal profession.
- They are further committed to recruiting, hiring and developing people of diverse backgrounds.
Some of their unique features that really piqued our interest was.
- They sponsor and participate in events promoting diversity outside the Firm with clients, law school programs, bar associations and minority organizations.
- Ensuring diverse populations have access to quality legal services via the Firm’s pro bono program and support of the Center for Arkansas Legal Services and Legal Aid, non-profit organizations providing low-cost or no-cost legal assistance.
- Supporting community involvement among attorneys in an effort to support our diverse community.
- They are providing scholarships to diverse students attending law school in Arkansas.
- Signing on to the NWA Council’s Leadership Pledge to address systemic racism.
- They are also members of the Law Firm Anti-Racism Alliance, which partners with legal services organizations to identify and dismantle structural or systemic racism in the law.
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- The Rose Law Firm is the exclusive member firm for Arkansas of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent law firms with in-depth experience in 100+ countries worldwide.
- As part of the Lex Mundi global network, they provide their clients with preferred access to more than 21,000 lawyers around the world – all from a single point of contact.
- Being a member firm of Lex Mundi, they are committed to providing not only exceptional legal work but superior client service as well.
- According to our research, Lex Mundi member firms are among the most experienced and knowledgeable in their jurisdictions. They deliver indigenous insight, a market-specific focus, and global connections to a diverse range of domestic and international clients.
- Being a member firm, they have the local market knowledge, experience and understanding necessary to handle clients’ complex challenges and opportunities. Including mergers and acquisitions; private equity; project finance; capital markets (debt and equity); litigation and dispute resolution; corporate governance; intellectual property; real estate; and labour and workforce issues in a wide variety of industry sectors.
They provide their services in
- Corporate & Transactional.
- Litigation & Dispute resolution
- Tax
- Labor & Employment
- Intellectual Property
- Trusts & Estates
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Administrative & Regulatory Investigations
- Workplace Safety & Health
- Real Estate
- Environmental
The firm, in regard to our knowledge, has many members, among which Betsy is considered one of the most reputable one.
Betsy Baker
Betsy is a tenacious litigator who handles a wide variety of civil disputes. Her focus and experience is concentrated in three main areas: Creditors Rights, including collections and bankruptcy, Commercial Contract and Tort disputes, and Family Law.
In her representation of creditors, Betsy strives to meet each client’s objectives in the most efficient and cost-conscious manner possible while obtaining the highest return in value. Examples of matters in which Betsy has assisted clients to include the following:
- Bringing and defending against replevin actions
- Bringing and defending against unlawful detainer actions
- Obtaining, registering and enforcing judgments through a number of collection methods, including garnishments and executions against property
- Representing clients in bankruptcy court by filing proofs of claim, negotiating settlements, filing objections to discharge, conducting discovery in contesting actions and defending and bringing adversary proceedings
In her commercial litigation practice, Betsy has a diversified approach with success representing clients in both contract and tort disputes, including:
- Unfair business or trade practices claims
- Construction defects
- Lemon law
- Products liability
- Breaches of warranty
She has represented both businesses and private individuals in fiduciary litigation. Family law is a substantial part of Betsy’s practice. She works closely with her clients to counsel them on the processes involved and the best path forward for their unique circumstances in recognition of the difficulties, financially and emotionally, that arise with these types of legal matters. Betsy has extensive experience handling the following types of cases:
- Grandparents visitation
- Paternity, adoptions by consent
- Custody disputes
- Contested and uncontested divorces
- Post-divorce disputes, including contempt proceedings
Throughout her career, Betsy has built a reputation for being a zealous advocate for her clients. while providing reasonable and practical “straight talk” advice to her clients.
The Rose Law Firm is one of the oldest and most respectable among all and not only does it promise success but justice as well. Thus we believe one should not hesitate before contacting this individual firm.
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