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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@legacylawfirmpllc.com
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@legacylawfirmpllc.com
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.
Estate Planning
Nonprofit Formation
Business Law
Real Estate Law
madison.wright@legacylawfirmpllc.com
Madison Wright is a client-focused estate planning attorney who helps individuals and families navigate the complexities of securing their futures. Her practice extends to nonprofit formation, business law, and property law, where she provides tailored legal solutions to clients at all stages of life and business.
Madison’s detail-oriented approach allows her to craft customized wills, trusts, and estate plans, ensuring her clients’ legacies are protected. She also advises entrepreneurs on business structures and assists nonprofits in achieving their missions. Her experience in full-service law firms has given her a broad legal foundation, allowing her to guide clients with clarity and care.
During law school, Madison served as Finance Director of the Arkansas Women Lawyers Association (2021-2022) and worked as a Rule XV student attorney in the nonprofit clinic, advocating for organizations serving the community.
Litigation
Estate Planning
Business Law
Real Estate Law
hannah.brady@legacylawfirmpllc.com
Hannah Brady brings a devoted and solutions-focused approach to her legal practice, which encompasses litigation, estate planning, real estate law, and business law. Hannah earned her law degree Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville, following her undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Political Science and a minor in Legal Studies. During law school, Hannah built practical experience through her externships with J.B. Hunt's Employment Litigation team, where she sharpened her skills in negotiation and advocacy, and Walmart's Consumer Protection Compliance department, where she focused on research and statutory analysis.
Driven by a passion for advocating for her clients, Hannah approaches each case with dedication, helping individuals and businesses navigate complex legal challenges and plan for the future.
Outside of her legal work, Hannah enjoys exploring Fayetteville’s vibrant restaurant scene, enjoying the natural beauty of Arkansas with her fiancé, James, and their dog, Ozzie, and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs.
Legacy Law Firm, PLLC is a Business, Real Estate, and Estate Planning firm serving Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
