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Richard Andrew Bright

Taylor King Law β€’ Little Rock, AR
Criminal DefenseInsurancePersonal InjurySmall Claims

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Contact

Email
Phone
(501) 509-8705
Address
820 West 3rd St., Little Rock, AR, 72212, US

Professional

About

Richard has represented clients in the United States Supreme Court all the way down to local small claims court. His career has been focused on helping ordinary people stand up against big business, hospitals, creditors, insurance companies, drunk drivers, and strong-arm government regulations. He started as a street lawyer in Memphis, Tennessee. He returned to his hometown in Arkansas in 2005 where he has worked for Taylor King Law ever since. His practice is devoted exclusively to representing people who have been harmed get fair compensation for social security, uninsured, underinsured and wrongful death benefits. Richard has participated in over 30 jury trials to verdict and over 2,000 cases that were settled or mediated. Other attorneys, including defense counsel for insurance companies, often refer injury cases to Richard. He also speaks at continuing legal education courses for other lawyers. Richard believes in his community and good government. That's why he served as Justice of the Peace for six years and ran for State Representative. He is a lifetime member of the Arkansas Game and Fish and elder at his church. Richard loves watching the Chicago Cubs and all things Razorback. His wife, Leslie, works for the Arkansas Court of Appeals and they have two daughters.

About Criminal Defense Law

Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.

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Credentials

Education
2004 University of Arkansas School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2002 Downing College at Cambridge, England 2000 University of Arkansas - Fayetteville BA
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2021 Best Lawyers in Arkansas - Personal injury, AY Magazine 2018 National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff, National Trial Lawyers 2017 Top 40 Under 40 - Arkansas, National Trial Lawyers 2016 Top 40 Under 40 Litigation Lawyer in Arkansas, The American Society of Legal Advocates
Publications
2012 Taylor King and Associates, P.A. Arkansas Medpay Coverage Summary
Associations
2019 - Present Pulaski County Bar Association Member 2016 - Present The American Society of Legal Advocates Member 2016 - Present National Trial Lawyers Association Member 2014 - Present United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Admitted to Practice 2014 - Present Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College Ranch Club Member
Speaking
2016 37th Gar Gig Regatta ERISA law: Tying up the loose ends 2015 ATLA Personal Injury Law Seminar Judo Law at Work: Making the Defense Facts Yours
Updated: Apr 01, 2026