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Atty. John Ragan Van Winkle

Atty. John Ragan Van Winkle

John Ragan Van Winkle is a lawyer practicing car accidents, medical malpractice, divorce & separation and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from State College of Arkansas in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Fayetteville Fayetteville 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About John Ragan Van Winkle at a glance

John Ragan Van Winkle is a Member based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, practicing at John Vanwinkle Attorney. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, divorce, child custody, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1980) and State College of Arkansas (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Washington County Bar Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Fayetteville, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Ragan Van Winkle is a lawyer practicing car accidents, medical malpractice, divorce & separation and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from State College of Arkansas in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at John VanWinkle, Attorney in Fayetteville, AR

Practice Areas Explained

John Ragan Van Winkle's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Ragan Van Winkle handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Ragan Van Winkle is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Arkansas →

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

John Ragan Van Winkle is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Arkansas →

Child Custody & Visitation

John Ragan Van Winkle is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Arkansas →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John Ragan Van Winkle is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Arkansas →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Ragan Van Winkle is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Fayetteville 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 andnue, 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 John Ragan Van Winkle

Where is John Ragan Van Winkle's law office located?
John Ragan Van Winkle's law practice is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The firm is John Vanwinkle Attorney. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Ragan Van Winkle handle?
John Ragan Van Winkle focuses on car accidents, divorce, child custody, medical malpractice, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has John Ragan Van Winkle practiced law?
John Ragan Van Winkle has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John Ragan Van Winkle go to law school?
John Ragan Van Winkle earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact John Ragan Van Winkle for a consultation?
You can contact John Ragan Van Winkle 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 John Ragan Van Winkle received?
John Ragan Van Winkle's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas
- 1980
B.S.
State College of Arkansas
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989

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