“I take pride knowing that my clients stay well informed and that I will do everything possible to meet and exceed their expectations.”
Professional
After graduating law school with honors in 2001, Ray Schlegel immediately began litigating catastrophic injury cases, insurance claims, and complex commercial matters. With over 20 years experience in handling injury and wrongful death claims of all types as well as hundreds of criminal and family cases, he has a passion for advocating for the people and not the powerful.
Known amongst his peers as a meticulous and methodical tactician, he is a gifted legal writer and persuasive speaker that understands the needs of his clients. Ray has been recognized by numerous organizations to be among the top attorneys in his profession in the States of Arkansas and Oklahoma, but satisfaction of his clients is his top priority. Ray has tried successfully tried hundreds of jury and bench trials in cases of all types in both court and administrative proceedings.
He has also taught continuing legal education seminars to other attorneys on the handling of personal injury matters for the National Business Institute and is a frequent speaker/teacher at the University of Arkansas School of Law.
Personal
Ray is a proud “dance and baseball dad” spending countless hours and funds (hence the empty pockets) supporting his family. Ray is also an active in community organizations and is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Arkansas.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, hunting, playing his guitar, water sports, and attending as many Razorback games as possible. He lives in Springdale with his wife and their 4 children.
Recognition
Areas of Practice
Accidents, Disability, Family Law, Criminal Law
Bar Admissions
Arkansas, 2002, Oklahoma, 2002, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit.
Education
University of Arkansas School of Law, J.D., with honors (cum laude), 2001
Arkansas Law Review, Note and Comment Editor
Semifinalist, 2000 Ben J. Altheimer Moot Court Competition and 2nd Place for Best Brief
University of Central Arkansas, B.S. in Biology, 1997
Honors and Awards
Named a Rising Star in the Mid-South Region by Superlawyers publication, 2011 - 2014
Named Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers, 2012 - 2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers, 2014 - present
Listed among the Top Young Attorneys in the Mid-South Region by Memphis Magazine, 2011 – 2014
Named as a Top 40 Litigation Lawyer Under 40 in the State of Arkansas by The American Society of Legal Advocates, 2013.
Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America, Lifetime Charter Member
Professional Associations and Memberships
Arkansas Bar Association, North and West District Representative, Executive Council, Young Lawyers Section, 2001-2003.
Oklahoma Bar Association
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
Washington County Bar Association
Benton County Bar Association
American Association for Justice
The American Society of Legal Advocates
The National Trial Lawyers
Publications and Speaking Engagements
Zinger v. Terrell: The Collateral Estoppel Effect of Criminal Judgments in Subsequent Civil Litigation; New Law in Arkansas and the Questions Unanswered, 54 Ark. L. Rev. 127 (2001).
Writings published in the article The Mouse in the Annotated Bibliography: An Insurance Law Primer, 2000 Ark. L. Notes 85, at 104-06.
Presented continuing legal education seminars to other attorneys on handling personal injury litigation for the National Business Institute
Frequent lecturer at the University of Arkansas School of Law on the topics of torts, client intakes, and pre-litigation investigation and discovery.
Has spoken to elementary and junior high school classes on lawyering as a career
Let’s Chat
Further information available upon request. Please provide some information on your situation or goals and we’ll move the conversation on from there.
1501 SE Walton Blvd, Suite 211
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 579-2333
ray@schlegellawfirm.com