William Jackson Butt

Davis, Butt, Taylor & Clark, PLC | Davis Law Firm • Fayetteville, AR

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Contact

Phone

(479) 396-3675

Website

http://www.davis-firm.com/

Address

P. O. Drawer 1688, Fayetteville, AR, US

Professional

About

I have been practicing business, estate and tax law, both planning and litigation, with this firm in my hometown of Fayetteville for over 30 years. I am honored and fortunate to have loyal clients and high peer approval. Peer Ratings include Martindale Hubbell "AV/5.0 Pre-eminent" since 1995; Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates, since 2003; Mid-South Super Lawyers, Commercial Litigation, since 2006; Ten Best Business Lawyers in Arkansas, Arkansas Times Polls 2000 and 2005; and Arkansas Bar Association Outstanding Lawyer-Citizen, 2000.

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

Credentials

Education

1979 George Washington University National Law Center Masters in Tax Law (LL.M.) 1975 George Washington University National Law Center Juris Doctor, with honors 1972 University of Virginia BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards

2008 Super Lawyer: business litigation, est planning, probate, tax, Law & Politics Magazine 2007 Super Lawyer: business litigation, est planning, probate, tax, Law & Politics Magazine 2007 Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates, Woodward/White, Inc. 2006 Super Lawyer: business litigation, est planning, probate, tax, Law & Politics Magazine 2006 Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates, Woodward/White, Inc.

Associations

2007 - 2008 Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation, 2003-2008 President 2004 - 2006 Northwest Arkansas Estate Planning Council Chair 1996 - 1997 Washington County Bar Association President 1994 - 2008 Inns of Court Emeritus 1990 - 2008 Arkansas Bar Association Chair, Business Section 1998

Speaking

2007 Revocable Trusts Revocable Trusts 2007 Arkansas Professional Practicum Ethics 2002 University of Arkansas Law School/adjunct professor Estate and Gift Tax 1985 University of Arkansas Law School/adjunct professor Estate and Gift Tax

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Updated: Mar 08, 2026