Atty. David B. Vandergriff
David B. Vandergriff has practiced law for over 40 years and concentrates his practice on business, banking, and insurance issues in a variety of transactional and litigation contexts.
Banking And Finance Law & More Attorney · Serving Little Rock, AR · 49+ Years Experience
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About David B. Vandergriff at a Glance
David B. Vandergriff is a business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practicing at Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1977) and Texas (1978). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1977) and University of Arkansas (B.S.B.A., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026). Serves clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David B. Vandergriff
- David B. Vandergriff has practiced law for over 40 years and concentrates his practice on business, banking, and insurance issues in a variety of transactional and litigation contexts
- He has participated in transactions and tried lawsuits all over central and western Arkansas, mainly representing corporate defendants in personal injury cases, banks and businesses in general commercial litigation, and creditors in bankruptcy matters
- He is licensed to practice law in the states of Arkansas and Texas
- the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and the Northern District of Texas
- and the Eighth Circuit United States Court of Appeals
- David was appointed to the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission by Gov. Asa Hutchinson (2020-2025) and has served as a Special Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court
- Recognition The Best Lawyers in America® (2005-present) Super Lawyers (2008-present) Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Admissions Arkansas Texas U. S. Tax Court U. S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma U. S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U. S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas U. S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas U. S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit Associations and Affiliations Arkansas Bar Association Board of Governors, Chair (2001-2002, 2007-2008) House of Delegates, Past Member Judicial Nominations, Past Member Jurisprudence and Law Reform Committee, Past Member Arkansas Bar Foundation, Sustaining Fellow Board of Directors (2000-2006) Secretary and Treasurer (2008-2008) President (2009-2010) Education University of Arkansas School of Law (J.D., 1977) University of Arkansas (B.S., Accounting, 1975)
Practice Areas Explained
David B. Vandergriff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B. Vandergriff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Little Rock.
Business & Corporate Law in Little Rock
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David B. Vandergriff is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arkansas →
Real Estate Law in Little Rock
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David B. Vandergriff is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Arkansas →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Little Rock
David B. Vandergriff is one of 19,876 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Arkansas →
Civil Litigation in Little Rock
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David B. Vandergriff is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arkansas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Little Rock
Practicing law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Little Rock are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arkansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arkansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arkansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Little Rock Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Little Rock-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Little Rock Choose David B. Vandergriff
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David B. Vandergriff's practice in the field of business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David B. Vandergriff brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arkansas and Texas, David B. Vandergriff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and estate litigation, David B. Vandergriff can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Little Rock
A Little Rock-based practice means David B. Vandergriff attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David B. Vandergriff Handles in Little Rock
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David B. Vandergriff has experience with under Arkansas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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