Benton, AR

Tasha C. Taylor

Following her graduation from the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law in 2005, Tasha worked as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Robert L. Brown at the Arkansas Supreme Court. Upon entering private practice, Tasha’s work has included numerous appellate matters before Arkansas state appellate courts. Playing a pivotal role in Taylor & Taylor, the firm she founded with husband Andy Taylor, Tasha has focused her practice on personal injury litigation and appellate advocacy. She is repeatedly requested to speak at continuing legal education events for her peers and has been consistently recognized as a top attorney in Arkansas for many years. Recently, Tasha was recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America and her firm was named a Tier 1 firm in Little Rock for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Appellate Practice by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2020. Tasha lives in Little Rock with her husband, Andy, and their three children. She and her family attend New Life Church.

Andy Taylor

Andy focuses his practice on plaintiff’s personal injury litigation and appellate advocacy. After graduating first in his class from the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law in 2005 with high honors, Andy worked as a real estate attorney for Dillard’s corporate offices. Later, he went on to serve as Assistant Dean for Academic Support at the Bowen School of Law. A founding partner of Taylor & Taylor Law Firm with wife Tasha Taylor, Andy has worked tirelessly to fight for the rights of injured people, receiving recognition as one of the top attorneys in Arkansas for a number of years. Most recently, he was recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America and his firm was named a Tier 1 firm in Little Rock for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Appellate Practice by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2020. Andy also enjoys serving as a guest speaker at continuing legal education seminars for his peers.

John Doyle Nalley

John Doyle Nalley is an experienced attorney with over 30 years of practice, having tried hundreds of jury and non-jury cases. He is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for legal ability and ethical conduct. His experience includes cases involving brain injury, defective vehicles, wrongful death, and various litigation areas. He is also actively involved in community service.

Justin Minton

The founder of the Minton Law Firm, Mr. Minton focuses his practice primarily on personal injury, wrongful death, and bad faith insurance claims. Before opening the Minton Law Firm, he worked for a major insurance company as a claims adjuster. “I have personally seen an unspeakable amount of people settle their claim for less than it was worth simply because the prosecution of a claim has become such a complex process. Insurance companies also have the upper hand when it comes to negotiating settlements. They hold the purse strings.” He has settled thousands of personal injury claims and paid out millions of dollars in settlements both as an insurance adjuster and as a private lawyer. Mr. Minton left the insurance industry to devote his practice to the protection of individuals and their rights. M. Justin Minton was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on November 22, 1977. He is married to Sally Minton and is father to three young boys, Carter, Caden and Charlie, and a little girl - Channing. Mr. Minton graduated with honors from Caddo Hills High School in Norman, Arkansas, in 1996. He received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. During his law school career, he was ranked as high as third in his class and was honored to be elected to the Dean’s list. He is currently active in the Arkansas Bar Association and the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association.

Connie Grace

Connie Grace is the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association’s 2016 Outstanding Trial Lawyer. She concentrates her practice in injury cases, including trucking litigation and other automobile accidents; premises liability and security; product liability, including medical devices and employment law; and wrongful death. 100 percent of her practice is devoted to litigation. She is licensed to practice law in Arkansas, Oklahoma, the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. She has taken over 100 cases to trial and is a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. She has graduated from Trial Lawyers College founded by Gerry Spence in Wyoming and continued her training there for the last 15 years. Connie has achieved significant six and seven-figure settlements and verdicts since being associated with the Minton Law Firm in 2016. Numerous settlements and verdicts prior to joining the firm include the Christian Hayes v. Park Plaza Mall, CMBS, et. al case for $12,771,000 and a verdict for a mentally ill teenager against Centers for Youth and Family for $680,000. The foundation for her achievements is built on solid education, hard work, and family values. She grew up in Arkansas and was valedictorian of her high school class. She obtained her bachelor’s degree at Henderson State University and Masters of Music degree at Louisiana State University, then taught music for six years. After teaching, Connie worked her way through the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law and graduated with honors and many top paper awards, including Civil Procedure. After clerking at the Arkansas Supreme Court, Connie has devoted her entire practice to fighting for plaintiffs when those at fault refuse to be accountable. In addition to Trial Lawyers College, she has been active in the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. Connie is the proud step-mother of Lester’s two daughters and extra grand-mother of Frankie, Gibson, Watson, and Kennedy. The spoiled Pomeranian of the house is Piper Ann.

Don Spears

Don Spears is a trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience, practicing in Arkansas since 1975. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ouachita Baptist University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. His practice areas include personal injury, commercial transactions, banking, business litigation, and real estate law. He has recovered millions for personal injury cases, particularly closed head brain injuries, and has mentored other attorneys, teaching classes on closed-head brain injuries. Don has also served on the Arkansas Development Finance Authority board and the Legislative Policy Committee for the Arkansas Bar Association, and was appointed as a special judge.

Meredith Wineland

Meredith Wineland is an experienced attorney with over 30 years of legal representation in Benton, Arkansas. She practices in general matters including child support, corporate law, and DWI/DUI. She has been recognized as one of the 'BEST' attorneys in Arkansas by the Arkansas Times and 'Best Lawyer' in Saline County multiple years. She has served on the State Judicial Ethics Committee, State Public Defenders Commission, and Civil Service Commission, and is a past president of the Saline County Bar Association.