Barry Deacon, Managing Principal of Barrett & Deacon, P.A., was recently appointed by Per Curium Order of the Arkansas Supreme Court to the Committee on Professional Conduct. Mr. Deacon will serve a six year term.
Paul Waddell has been elected President of the Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel for 2007-2008. Mr. Waddell also serves as President of the Craighead County Bar Association.
Our commitment to community service continues. J. Barrett Deacon is a member of the Leadership Fayetteville Class which trains future community leaders in Northwest Arkansas. Presently, the lawyers at Barrett & Deacon, P.A. collectively serve on numerous boards in the community, including the Jonesboro Church Health Center, Jonesboro Library, Crowley's Ride Girl Scout Council, Craighead County Election Commission, North Delta Ag, Inc., as well as many more.
Five attorneys of Barrett & Deacon, P.A. were recently recognized as the Best Lawyers in America.
- Barry Deacon was recognized for Railroad Law and Product Law.
- John C. Deacon was recognized for Railroad Law and Personal Injury Law.
- Robert Jones was recognized for Tax Law and Trust and Estates.
- Paul Waddell was recognized for Labor and Employment Law.
- Ralph Waddell was recognized for Banking Law and Corporate Law.
Barry Deacon was recently recognized as the Outstanding Defense Attorney by the Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel.
