Atty. Stephen R. Lancaster

Atty. Stephen R. Lancaster

Steve Lancaster has a commercial litigation practice, primarily in the areas of breach of contract litigation, trust litigation, engineer and architect defense, gaming regulation, title insurance litigation and general commercial dispute resolution. Lancaster is the Chief Operating Officer for Wright Lindsey Jennings and has been with the firm his entire legal career.

Little Rock Little Rock 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Stephen R. Lancaster at a glance

Stephen R. Lancaster is a trusts, business, real estate, construction, and estate litigation attorney based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practicing at Wright Lindsey Jennings. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1993). Educated at The University of Texas (MBA, 1986) and University of Arkansas (—, 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Steve Lancaster has a commercial litigation practice, primarily in the areas of breach of contract litigation, trust litigation, engineer and architect defense, gaming regulation, title insurance litigation and general commercial dispute resolution. Lancaster is the Chief Operating Officer for Wright Lindsey Jennings and has been with the firm his entire legal career.

Lancaster’s more recent experience includes:

  • Counsel for an international oil and gas company in litigation resulting from a release of oil from an interstate pipeline.
  • Lead counsel for a ballot question committee in successfully challenging the sufficiency of a petition for an initiated constitutional amendment.
  • Lead counsel for an international consumer products company in a franchise practices act dispute.
  • Trial counsel for a limited liability company member in a breach of loyalty claim by another member seeking an accounting.
  • Lead counsel in defending an architect against a breach of contract and negligence claim.
  • Counsel for a nation-wide trust client defending breach of fiduciary duty claims by trust beneficiaries.
  • Lead counsel in defending a national subcontractor in a claim brought by the owner of a commercial project.
  • Counsel for a national entity on Arkansas gaming issues.

    Practice Areas Explained

    Stephen R. Lancaster's Areas of Practice

    Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen R. Lancaster handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

    Trusts

    Stephen R. Lancaster is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Arkansas →

    Business & Corporate Law

    Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

    Stephen R. Lancaster is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arkansas →

    Real Estate Law

    Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

    Stephen R. Lancaster is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Arkansas →

    Construction Law

    Stephen R. Lancaster is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Arkansas →

    Estate & Trust Litigation

    Stephen R. Lancaster is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate 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 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.

    Looking for additional Arkansas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Little Rock or all attorneys in Arkansas.

    Frequently Asked

    Common questions about Stephen R. Lancaster

    Where is Stephen R. Lancaster's law office located?
    Stephen R. Lancaster's law practice is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm is Wright Lindsey Jennings. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
    What practice areas does Stephen R. Lancaster handle?
    Stephen R. Lancaster focuses on trusts, business, real estate, construction, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
    How long has Stephen R. Lancaster practiced law?
    Stephen R. Lancaster has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
    Where did Stephen R. Lancaster go to law school?
    Stephen R. Lancaster earned their education at (MBA, 1986); (—, 1984).
    How can I contact Stephen R. Lancaster for a consultation?
    You can contact Stephen R. Lancaster 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 Stephen R. Lancaster received?
    Stephen R. Lancaster's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates.

    Education

    MBA
    The University of Texas
    - 1986
    University of Arkansas
    - 1984

    Awards

    Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
    - 2026
    Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Little Rock)
    - 2025
    Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Little Rock)
    - 2023
    Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Little Rock)
    - 2023
    Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Little Rock)
    - 2023
    Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Little Rock)
    - 2021
    Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Little Rock)
    - 2020
    Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Little Rock)
    - 2018
    Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Little Rock)
    - 2017
    Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Little Rock)
    - 2015

    Bar Admissions

    Arkansas
    Admitted: 1993

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