Best Lawyers in America

• Presented to: Chip Welch

• Year Received: 2005

• Chip Welch has been chosen to appear in the 2005-2006 Edition of Best Lawyers in America in the category of "First Amendment Litigation". Welch, 54, has participated in numerous Constitutional cases involving employment and free speech issues. 

• Criteria:

Best Lawyers is described in its website [ http://www.bestlawyers.com/ ] as:

"Published biennially since 1983, The Best Lawyers in America is widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. The Best Lawyers lists, representing 30 specialties in all 50 states and Washington, DC, are compiled through an exhaustive peer-review survey in which thousands of the top lawyers in the U.S. confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The current, 10th edition of Best Lawyers (2003-2004), is based on more than 350,000 detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers." 

Outstanding Member New Lawyers Division

• Presented to: Tré Kitchens

• Year Received: 2003

• This award is given by the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association in recognition of outstanding contributions to the legal field with and emphasis on the contributions made in the year prior to receiving the award.

• Criteria:

1. An attorney who has demonstrated the skills, ethics and dedication to advancing and protecting the rights of individuals and the American Justice System.

2. The lawyer is a dedicated member of ATLA and has been actively involved in ATLA activities.

3. The attorney is involved in civic/community activities.

4. The attorney shows leadership potential and dedication to ATLA

5. The lawyer is a member of the ATLA New Lawyer Division.

Outstanding Paralegal/Legal Assistant Award

• Presented to: Mary Kitchen

• Year Received: 2001

• This award is given by the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association in recognition of outstanding service to and support of the legal profession with and emphasis on contributions made in the year prior to receiving this award.

• Criteria:

1. A paralegal/legal assistant who consistently demonstrates the skills, professionalism and dedication to advancing the efficient and effective operation of the law office.

2. The paralegal/legal assistant is a member of ATLA.

3. The paralegal/legal assistant is involved in local civic/community activities.

4. The paralegal/legal assistant is dedicated to ATLA and its mission.

Roxanne Wilson Advocacy Award

• Presented to: Chip Welch

• Year Received: 1997

• The Roxanne Wilson Advocacy Award is given by the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association to those members whose love of the law, the legal profession and advancement of advocacy is reflective of  those same qualities displayed by the late Roxanne Wilson, for whom the award is named.

• Criteria:

1. Outstanding jurists and barristers may receive this award but the true prerequisite for nomination should be a strong love of the profession, and a demonstration of dedication to family, the community and ATLA.

2. The recipient should also be an activist in the advancement and improvement of the legal system and the legal profession and in the defense of those who cannot find justice for themselves. 

Outstanding Trial Lawyer

• Presented to: Chip Welch

• Year Received: 1990

• This award is given by the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association in recognition of outstanding contributions to the legal field with and emphasis on the contributions made in the year prior to receiving the award.

• Criteria:

1. An attorney who has demonstrated the skills, ethics and dedication to advancing and protecting the rights of individuals and the American Justice System.

2. The lawyer is a dedicated member of ATLA and has been actively involved in ATLA activities.

3. The attorney is involved in civic/community activities.