Pretty Nice Guy.
Owner, Attorney...
and Pretty Nice Guy
Sam has been serving clients in the Russellville/River Valley Area since 2009. During that time, he has managed a variety of cases, including criminal defense, bankruptcy, collections, paternity actions, child custody, child support, personal injury, contract issues, property issues, liens, landlord-tenant relations, and social security disability. While he is the managing public defender for Pope, Johnson, and Franklin counties, he maintains a bustling private practice that includes criminal and domestic relations matters.
His office is located near the heart of Russellville, at 606 West Main Street, amidst comfortable and convenient surroundings. The building is located across the street from the Foresty Service building.
Sam clerked with a legendary attorney in Springdale for 2 1/2 years while attending the University of Arkansas School of Law. It was there that he was exposed to many aspects of the legal profession covering a variety of cases, including the drafting of several appeals. Prior to returning to school later in life, he was a manager with a nationwide carpet cleaning company, a customer service company, and a life insurance company.
Sam considers Russellville his hometown, having spent the better part of more than 18 years developing a deep love and appreciation for this priceless area and its people. His wife, Phaedra, grew up in the area, and in 1996 introduced him to its beauty and down-home goodness. He first experienced the area driving across the beautiful Lake Dardanelle on the Highway 64 causeway. At that moment, he knew this was where he belonged. After seven years of marriage, he and his wife finally moved here with their three children, and soon welcomed a fourth. He drove a garbage truck for a local company until he could establish residency for school, a job which he still considers one of his favorites for a number of reasons. As a full-time student at Arkansas Tech, he worked full-time as a machine operator building cam-shafts in a local factory, where he was able to develop wonderful relationships with Russellville's hardest workers. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Tech, Sam attended law school, during which he worked simultaneously as a law clerk and a bus driver for the University. He also drove for the SafeRide program, where he made sure students got home safely after hours. At the same time, he participated in law school activities and competitions, took on church responsibilities, and enjoyed his family.
Sam knows the value of hard work. He is familiar with what it means to struggle through life, and how important it is that justice prevail. He advocates for rehabilitation for those who find themselves with difficult addictions. He will strongly advocate for a favorable resolution, but has proven that he is not afraid to take your case to trial. He will work hard to achieve the highest level of commitment to his clients and the legal profession.
Member:
Arkansas State Bar Association
Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas (federal court)
Education
His office is located near the heart of Russellville, at 606 West Main Street, amidst comfortable and convenient surroundings. The building is located across the street from the Foresty Service building.
Sam clerked with a legendary attorney in Springdale for 2 1/2 years while attending the University of Arkansas School of Law. It was there that he was exposed to many aspects of the legal profession covering a variety of cases, including the drafting of several appeals. Prior to returning to school later in life, he was a manager with a nationwide carpet cleaning company, a customer service company, and a life insurance company.
Sam considers Russellville his hometown, having spent the better part of more than 18 years developing a deep love and appreciation for this priceless area and its people. His wife, Phaedra, grew up in the area, and in 1996 introduced him to its beauty and down-home goodness. He first experienced the area driving across the beautiful Lake Dardanelle on the Highway 64 causeway. At that moment, he knew this was where he belonged. After seven years of marriage, he and his wife finally moved here with their three children, and soon welcomed a fourth. He drove a garbage truck for a local company until he could establish residency for school, a job which he still considers one of his favorites for a number of reasons. As a full-time student at Arkansas Tech, he worked full-time as a machine operator building cam-shafts in a local factory, where he was able to develop wonderful relationships with Russellville's hardest workers. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Tech, Sam attended law school, during which he worked simultaneously as a law clerk and a bus driver for the University. He also drove for the SafeRide program, where he made sure students got home safely after hours. At the same time, he participated in law school activities and competitions, took on church responsibilities, and enjoyed his family.
Sam knows the value of hard work. He is familiar with what it means to struggle through life, and how important it is that justice prevail. He advocates for rehabilitation for those who find themselves with difficult addictions. He will strongly advocate for a favorable resolution, but has proven that he is not afraid to take your case to trial. He will work hard to achieve the highest level of commitment to his clients and the legal profession.
Member:
Arkansas State Bar Association
Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas (federal court)
Education
- Juris Doctorate, University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville
- Bachelor of Arts, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
Family, BBQ & them Hawgs!
Sam and Phaedra have been happily married for over 25 years, and are the proud parents of four good, smart, and beautiful children, who do all they can to keep him on his toes. They are familiar with the challenges that come with being responsible for precious individuals, as well as the joy that comes from seeing them find success and happiness in their lives as they pursue their own courses and adventures. Over the years we have learned from them how to open our hearts and minds to new and changing ideals.
Sam enjoys smoking ribs, pork, brisket, and whatever else he can get his hands on whenever he gets the chance, and his family enjoys eating it. Of course, along with the tender, juicy meat, a true pitmaster knows how to bring the sides! The world's cheesiest mac n' cheese, served up alongside sweet and thick baked beans and fresh, creamy cole slaw, stuffed bacon-wrapped peppers, and exotic stuffed sausage fatties are just a few of the delights he has developed over the years. He has also recently taken up woodworking (although, so far, most of his projects have been building tool holders for the tools required to build toolholders).
While Sam grew up in the Tulsa area, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more ardent Razorback fan, especially in the fall!
In addition to calling those Hogs, the Eastmans really enjoy getting out into the beauty that is Arkansas.
Sam enjoys smoking ribs, pork, brisket, and whatever else he can get his hands on whenever he gets the chance, and his family enjoys eating it. Of course, along with the tender, juicy meat, a true pitmaster knows how to bring the sides! The world's cheesiest mac n' cheese, served up alongside sweet and thick baked beans and fresh, creamy cole slaw, stuffed bacon-wrapped peppers, and exotic stuffed sausage fatties are just a few of the delights he has developed over the years. He has also recently taken up woodworking (although, so far, most of his projects have been building tool holders for the tools required to build toolholders).
While Sam grew up in the Tulsa area, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more ardent Razorback fan, especially in the fall!
In addition to calling those Hogs, the Eastmans really enjoy getting out into the beauty that is Arkansas.