Atty. William J. Ogles
William Ogles is an associate with Hall Booth Smith in Little Rock. William’s practice focuses on providing creative and effective solutions for clients navigating the administrative and legal landscapes throughout the state of Arkansas.
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William J. Ogles is an Associate based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Arkansas U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas U.S. District Court for the Wester (2018). Educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (J.D., 2018) and University of Arkansas (B.B.A., 2015). Active member of Memberships •Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel •Arkansas Bar Association •Chair of Annual Meeting, June 2025 •Chair, Young Lawyers Section, 2022-2023 •Arkansas Public Service Academy •Pulaski Bar Association. Serands clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Ogles is an associate with Hall Booth Smith in Little Rock
- William’s practice focuses on providing creative and effective solutions for clients navigating the administrative and legal landscapes throughout the state of Arkansas
- Before joining HBS, William gained extensive experience at several local law firms, where he managed litigation matters from inception to settlement or trial
- He provided guidance on regulatory issues before various Arkansas state agencies and developed a strong track record of successful advocacy
- William served as counsel for a technology company in federal court, securing a contested preliminary injunction to strike down a local ordinance in violation of Arkansas law
- This case culminated in a permanent injunction in favor of his client, entered by consent decree
- Additionally, he received a favorable jury verdict in Tampa, FL when he represented a local music venue against a high-profile musician
- William received his Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he held clerkships at various Little Rock law firms and gained valuable experience as a Rule XV certified law clerk at the Pulaski County Public Defender’s Office
- In that role, he represented indigent clients from Pulaski and Perry Counties
- William earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas, where he was active in various campus leadership roles and Sigma Chi Fraternity
- He also serves on the Board of Directors for The Hat Club, a nonprofit organization that supports a variety of nonprofits in central Arkansas through advocacy, volunteerism and fundraising
- Recognition •Judith Ryan Gray Outstanding Young Lawyer Service Award, Arkansas Bar Association, 2021-2022 •Frank C. Elcan II Leadership Award, Arkansas Bar Association, 2022-2023 In the Press Decrypting “Crypto” in Arkansas’s Regulatory Landscape June 2, 2025 Over the past decade, cryptomining-born of exponential advances in computing power and the market’s demand for a secure, decentralized currency-rapidly evolved from a niche Silicon Valley venture into a global, capital-intensive industry disrupting energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and local economies alike
- In Arkansas, the rise of digital asset mining has triggered a legislative whiplash: first a red-carpet welcome, then a regulatory crackdown
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J. Ogles handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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.
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