Atty. Harry A. Light

Atty. Harry A. Light

Harry Light practices in the areas of bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, commercial litigation and trademark/copyright applications. In the bankruptcy area he has represented creditors in protecting their collateral, represented purchasers in acquiring assets from bankruptcy estates and defended creditors in bankruptcy adversary proceedings.

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Profile Summary

About Harry A. Light at a glance

Harry A. Light is a ip, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practicing at Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP. Admitted to practice in Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association and Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1982) and University of Arkansas (—, 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serves clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Harry Light practices in the areas of bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, commercial litigation and trademark/copyright applications
  • In the bankruptcy area he has represented creditors in protecting their collateral, represented purchasers in acquiring assets from bankruptcy estates and defended creditors in bankruptcy adversary proceedings
  • Harry’s work also includes representing banks, mortgage lenders and other institutions including the Resolution Trust Corporation and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in various areas of commercial litigation
  • In the Intellectual Property area, Harry assists clients in obtaining trademark and service mark protection as well as advising his clients on intellectual property issues

Practice Areas Explained

Harry A. Light's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Harry A. Light handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Harry A. Light is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Arkansas →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Harry A. Light is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Arkansas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Harry A. Light is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arkansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Harry A. Light

Where is Harry A. Light's law office located?
Harry A. Light's law practice is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm is Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Harry A. Light handle?
Harry A. Light focuses on ip, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
Where did Harry A. Light go to law school?
Harry A. Light earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (—, 1982); (—, 1977).
How can I contact Harry A. Light for a consultation?
You can contact Harry A. Light directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Harry A. Light received?
Harry A. Light's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas
- 1982
University of Arkansas
- 1982
University of Florida
- 1977

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Little Rock)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Little Rock)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Little Rock)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Little Rock)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Little Rock)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Little Rock)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association
Texas, State Bar of Texas

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