Harrison, AR

Kelsey K. Bardwell

Kelsey K. Bardwell, JD, MBA has owned The Bardwell Firm since 2014. She handles probate, personal injury, estate planning, elder law, real estate, business transactions, contract disputes, and general civil litigation. She is a certified civil, domestic, and probate mediator and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Arkansas Bar Association and the Arkansas Continuing Legal Education Board. She is licensed in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Jason Krebs

Jason M. Krebs is an attorney born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. He received his law degree from the University of Tulsa in 1996 and a BSBA from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1993. He founded The Krebs Law Firm in 2002 after gaining experience as an insurance defense attorney and General Counsel for a publicly traded company. This background provides him with a unique perspective in personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability cases. He is personally involved in each case, focusing on detailed preparation and client communication. His firm represents individuals and businesses in Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas in litigation, personal injury, workers’ compensation, automobile accident litigation, nursing home liability, complex tractor-trailer truck accidents, premises liability claims, commercial disputes, non-compete agreements, and collection matters.

As Co-Owners and founders of Watson Law Firm, Rick Watson has dedicated his life to doing what's best for others. Since graduating with his JD from University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville in 1994, he has been working diligently for those who need his assistance. His experience is vast, including work in business law, personal injury, family law, estates and trusts, probate law, and criminal defense. Prior to his time spent as a lawyer, Mr. Watson owned a ranch with cattle, chickens, and later horses. He is also a survivor of stage 4 cancer and underwent jaw replacement surgery. He believes these experiences and challenges only make him stronger, enhancing the support and guidance he is able to offer his clients.

Kendra Robinson

Kendra Robinson is an Associate Attorney at The Bardwell Firm, focusing primarily on domestic relations, civil litigation, real property, and estate planning. She gained valuable experience as a Rule XV student attorney and completed an externship with Judge Candice A. Settle. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with an emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations and a minor in Legal Studies from the University of Arkansas. Kendra is also a certified Attorney Ad Litem.

Catherine F. Golden

Catherine F. Golden is a retired attorney whose practice focused on estate planning, probate, creditor bankruptcy and collections, and small business start-up and contracts. She was admitted to practice in Louisiana (1991, inactive), Alabama (1995, inactive), and Arkansas (2005). She graduated with honors from Louisiana State University Law Center in 1991 and served as Senior Editor for the Louisiana Law Review. She retired in 2023.

James D. Sprott

James D. Sprott is a retired attorney with practice areas including Civil Litigation, Banks and Banking, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts and Estates. He was admitted to practice in Arkansas in 1973, and also in the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, and U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Arkansas. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Arkansas Bar Association (2002-2003), President of the Arkansas Bar Foundation, Inc. (1998-1999), and President of the Arkansas Bar Association (2006-2007).

Mercedes L. Watson

Mercedes L. Watson is a highly acclaimed family law attorney with a rich history in the legal field. A 1993 graduate of Capital School of Law in central Ohio, Ms. Watson has spent the last 25 yeas faithfully serving her clients. Before joining Watson Law Firm in 2005, she worked as an attorney in family law, employment law, and bankruptcy for Griffin, Flink & Watson. In addition to her legal service, Ms. Watson is also a member and worthy matron of Violet Chapter 480 of the Order of the Eastern Star, a benevolent organization supporting assistance for women and children both locally and nationally. Mercedes is a founding member of Watson Law Firm, beginning with an office in Stockton, Missouri. They then opened an additional office in Harrison, Arkansas, which is now the primary location for the firm. Practicing law for over 30 years, Mercedes has a wealth of knowledge to effectively represent her clients.