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The Legacy Law Firm, PLLC, team is comprised of dedicated professionals who offer personalized legal advice in estate planning, business law, real estate, and litigation. They are committed to providing trusted guidance to ensure clarity and confidence in every legal process.
Business Law
Corporate Transactions
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Laura is an attorney and global adventurer who loves people, problem-solving, and realizing dreams. A teacher at heart, she sees one of her roles as an attorney to translate the complexities of the law into clear and understandable guidance for business owners and individuals.
Before starting Legacy Law Firm, PLLC, she served as Associate General Counsel and Corporate Counsel for over six years at a natural gas distribution company in Arkansas, providing legal support for multi-million dollar cases before the Arkansas Public Service Commission. Her experience includes contract drafting and negotiation, property acquisition and disputes, and corporate transactions. Earlier in her career, she interned at the Chinese international business law firm Wang Jing & Co. in Guangzhou, China, where she developed and taught the course "Legal Writing for an American Audience" to the firm's lawyers.
Laura has also served as an Adjunct Instructor in Business Law and Entrepreneurship at Northwest Arkansas Community College.
- Founder & President, International Law Society
- Asian Trade Development Intern, Arkansas World Trade Center
- Extern for U.S. Congressman Steve Womack
- First Ranked Senior Scholar & Commencement Speaker
- Honors Thesis: Comparing Environmental Attitudes of Farmers in the U.S. and the EU
Corporate Law
Business Transactions
Real Estate Law
Jared Payne is a business and real estate attorney who provides strategic legal guidance to developers, homebuilders, property managers, and investors. With a career spanning both in-house counsel and private practice, Jared has been primary or supporting counsel for over $400 million in closed real estate transactions. His experience extends to corporate and business transactions, ensuring that businesses and real estate professionals have the legal frameworks they need for success.
Before entering private practice, Jared worked as in-house counsel for one of the largest private homebuilders in the U.S., where he advised on corporate strategy and property acquisitions. His meticulous approach to business law and real estate transactions makes him a trusted legal partner in the industry.
Outside of his legal work, Jared enjoys spending time with his family, serving at his church, and fly fishing.
Business Law
Real Estate Law
Civil Litigation
Hayden Marshell is a business, real estate, and litigation attorney who applies a practical, client-centered approach to his legal practice. Hayden earned his law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville and his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas. During law school, Hayden interned with the General Counsel’s office at ABB Inc. in Fort Smith, where he focused on contract drafting and business law. Additionally, he externed with the Global Anti-Corruption department at Walmart, where he conducted and implemented legal research for large-scale business operations.
Hayden seeks to assist each client in the most effective and tailored way possible, doing so by treating every client interaction as an opportunity to build a meaningful relationship and truly understand every client’s needs and goals.
Outside of his legal work, Hayden enjoys spending time in the gym, supporting the Razorbacks, cooking, and is an avid hunter.
Estate Planning
Desarie Alvis is a compassionate and detail-oriented paralegal with a focus in probate and estate planning. She has worked in the legal field since 2008 and has served as a paralegal since 2013, bringing years of practical experience and dedication to her role. She earned her Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies from Northwest Arkansas Community College, where she built a strong foundation in legal research, drafting, and ethical practice. She also holds an Administrative Assistant Certificate from Northwest Technical Institute, further strengthening her organizational and client service skills.
In her role, Desarie Alvis supports attorneys and guides clients through the often sensitive and emotional processes of estate planning and probate administration. She assists with preparing wills, trusts, and related documents, organizing and maintaining estate files, coordinating court filings, and communicating with clients to ensure they feel informed and supported at every stage. She understands that planning for the future or navigating the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming and strives to provide reassurance, clarity, and dependable support throughout the process. Her approach combines technical precision with genuine care, helping families protect their legacies and move forward with confidence.
Outside of the office, Desarie enjoys traveling, going to the gym, and spending time outdoors.
