Arkansas Legal Counsel

Arkansas attorney.Also a CPA.

I'm David Cole. I handle real estate, business, and wills and estates for people across Central Arkansas. Because I'm also a CPA, the money and tax side of your matter gets the same attention as the legal side.

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David M. Cole, Attorney & CPAArkansas Bar No. 2022136
Little Rock and North Little RockMeetings in person or by video

What I handle

Three areas, handled by one attorney from first call to final signature.

Real estate

Buying, selling, leasing, financing or developing property in Arkansas. My day-to-day work is the legal side of commercial and multifamily real estate, and I bring that to deals of every size.

Ask about your property or deal
  • Purchase and sale agreements
  • Commercial leases, for landlords or tenants
  • Loan documents and refinancing
  • Title, survey and due diligence review
  • Closings
  • Zoning, land use and development
  • Historic tax credits and Opportunity Zones
  • Landlord-tenant issues and property disputes

Business and tax

Starting, running or selling a business in Arkansas. I help you pick the right entity, put the deal in writing, and understand the tax consequences before you sign.

Ask about your business
  • LLC, S-corp and nonprofit formation
  • Operating agreements and buy-sell terms
  • Contract drafting and review
  • Buying or selling a membership interest
  • Joint venture agreements
  • Outside general counsel for small companies
  • Tax questions tied to a deal or transaction

Wills, trusts and estates

A plan that says what you want and holds up when your family needs it. I'll explain your options in plain English, including how each one is taxed.

Ask about planning your estate
  • Wills
  • Revocable living trusts
  • Powers of attorney
  • Healthcare directives
  • Beneficiary deeds for Arkansas real estate
  • Planning for business owners and property owners

What it costs

You'll have the fee in writing before any work starts.

Fees by type of matter
MatterHow it's billedFee
Wills and estate plans Flat fee based on what your plan includes, so you know the full cost up front. Flat feequoted first
Real estate and business documents Flat fee per document or transaction when the scope is clear, such as a lease review or an LLC formation. Flat feequoted first
Contested and ongoing matters Billed by the hour against a retainer, with an itemized statement so you can see where the time goes. Hourlyretainer required

You can pay by card or bank transfer. Current clients can pay a bill or check on their matter through the links at the bottom of this page.

Looking for free legal help?

Arkansas Legal Counsel is a private law firm, not a legal aid office. Legal Aid of Arkansas provides free civil legal help statewide to people who qualify. Apply at arlegalaid.org or call 1-800-952-9243.

David M. Cole

David M. ColeAttorney & CPA

About David

I started Arkansas Legal Counsel in 2022, the year I graduated from law school. Alongside this practice, I serve as general counsel and chief financial officer of a Central Arkansas commercial real estate company, where I handle financing, acquisitions, leasing and development for more than 100 commercial and multifamily properties.

Before law school, I founded and ran Brick City Pizza, a multi-unit restaurant business here in Central Arkansas, and I'm still a restaurant owner today. Payroll, leases, vendors and lenders aren't abstract to me.

That mix shapes how I work. I read the documents closely, I know the numbers, and I tell people plainly where they stand. I live in Central Arkansas with my wife, Shernice, and three sons.

Attorney
Licensed in Arkansas, Bar No. 2022136
CPA
Licensed Certified Public Accountant
Law school
J.D., magna cum laude, UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, 2022
Law review
Associate Editor, UA Little Rock Law Review, 2020–2022
Undergraduate
B.S. in Accounting, Western Governors University

Start with a call or a message

Tell me a little about what's going on and I'll let you know whether I'm the right fit.

  1. Call, text or send the form with a short description of your situation.
  2. We talk briefly about what you need and whether I can help.
  3. You get the scope of work and the fee in writing.
  4. Work begins, and you can follow your matter in the client portal.
Call501-290-0060
Text501-762-6625
Emaildavid@arlegalcounsel.com

Serving Little Rock, North Little Rock and Central Arkansas. Meetings are by appointment, in person or by video.

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