Haley M. Heath is the Assistant Managing Partner for the Little Rock office. She is a member of the Healthcare, Professional Liability, Construction, Product Liability, & General Liability practices. An experienced litigator, Haley handles cases from inception through trial. She aggressively pursues her clients’ interests at every key step in the litigation process.
- Boehm v. CHI St. Vincent, et. al (W.D. Ark. 2026). Obtained a summery judgment on behalf of a property owner in a premises liability action.
- Goodwin v. Crystal Bridges, et. al (Benton County 2026). Obtained a summary judgment on behalf of an architecture firm in a professional liability action.
- Harris v. Rite of Passage (E.D. Ark. 2026). Obtained a dismissal of an action filed by an employee against an employer alleging discrimination.
- Lemoine v. Gentry (Washington County 2026). Forced a voluntary nonsuit on behalf of an appraiser in a professional liability action.
- Hiscox Dedicated Corporate Member, Limited v. Suzan E. Taylor, No. 24-1161 (8th Cir. 2025). Obtained appellate ruling affirming trial court’s grant of summary judgment on plaintiff’s claim of insurance bad faith.
- Donald Stephens v. United States Environmental Services, LLC, No. 24-3409 (8th Cir. 2026). Obtained appellate ruling affirming trial court’s grant of summary judgment on employee’s claim employer violated the ADA.
- Dorothy Ward v. Accudata, Case No. 1:25-cv-01038 (W.D. Ark. 2026). Obtained a dismissal of a plaintiff’s Fair Credit Reporting Act claim.
- Bradford v. Pine Bluff Nursing, LLC, et. Al (Jefferson County Circuit Court 2026). Forced a voluntary dismissal of Medical Malpractice Act claims against a skilled nursing facility following filing a motion for summary judgment.
- Lisko v. Mid-South Agricultural Equipment, et al (E.D. Ark. 2025). Obtained complete dismissal for client in products liability matter based on lack of personal jurisdiction.
- Stewart v. United States Environmental Services, Inc., (E.D. Ark. 2024). Obtained complete summary judgment on behalf of employer in a case alleging discrimination and retaliation under the ADA.
- Swanson v. Wild About Learning, (Arkansas Circuit Court 2024). Obtained complete summary judgment on behalf of owner of daycare in individual capacity in case alleging negligence.
- In re Wild About Learning (Arkansas Child Care Review Panel 2024). Obtained reversal of a DHS citation of a daycare related to alleged sexual abuse following a two-day trial.
- Harris v. Warner Law Offices (West Virginia Circuit Court 2024). Obtained complete dismissal of defendant in action alleging libel and slander.
- Westfield Insurance v. Sanchez (Arkansas Circuit Court 2024). Forced voluntary nonsuit following summary judgment briefing in subrogation matter.
- White et al v. McDougal et al (Union County Circuit Court 2023). Forced voluntary nonsuit during summary judgment hearing following favorable questions from court in case involving ammonium nitrate explosion.
- Robbie Brown et al v. David Byard et al (Arkansas Circuit Court 2023). Successfully opposed plaintiffs’ complaint for appointment of emergency receivership based on allegations of board member wrongdoing.
- Lilly et al v. Barton-Lexa Water Association (Arkansas Circuit Court 2023). Obtained complete summary judgment on behalf of non-profit board accused of wrongdoing in operation of city’s water system.
- Albert v. Crestpark Helena (Arkansas Circuit Court 2023) Lead counsel in two-week trial in which jury’s verdict beat the final demand by one million dollars and beat the ask of the jury by 40 million dollars.
- McDougal v. Blann Tractor et al (Arkansas Circuit Court 2023). Forced voluntary nonsuit following favorable depositions and summary judgment briefing in case involving ammonium nitrate explosion.
- Estate of Daigle v. Spring Creek (AHLA arbitration 2022). Obtained complete defense judgment on behalf of long-term care provider in an action alleging medical malpractice and wrongful death following multi-day arbitration.
- Braswell v. Windcrest Healthcare (Arkansas Circuit Court 2021). Successfully moved for dissolution of temporary restraining order entered into against an assisted living facility.
- Boyette v. HLNC, Inc (Faulkner County Circuit Court 2021). Successfully compelled arbitration in a wrongful death suit against a long-term care provider.
- Estate of Stafford v. Reliance Health Care (AHLA arbitration 2021). Obtained complete summary judgment on behalf of long-term care provider in action alleging medical malpractice and wrongful death.
- Estate of Fred Cunningham v. Reliance Health Care (AHLA arbitration 2021). Obtained complete summary judgment on behalf of long-term care provider in action alleging medical malpractice and wrongful death.
- Business World Inc. v. Wade Timmerman et al (Arkansas Circuit Court 2019). Obtained dissolution of temporary restraining order on behalf of defendant in action alleging violation of non-solicitation and non-compete agreements.
- Miracle Kids Success Academy v. Maurrus (Arkansas Court of Appeals 2019). Prevailed on appeal of summary judgment related to unpaid promissory note.
- Bad Boy Mowers v. Spartan Mowers (E.D. Ark. 2018). Prevailed at claim construction hearing on all disputed terms in patent litigation.
- Cozart v. Logue (Arkansas Circuit Court 2013). Obtained defense verdict after one-day jury trial regarding business dispute between former partners.
- Carter v. Cline (Arkansas Supreme Court). Prevailed on appeal involving award of fees in breach of contract matter.
Admissions
- Arkansas
Memberships
- Board Member, Pulaski County Bar Association (2022)
- Editorial Board, Arkansas Lawyer Magazine (2014-2022)
- Commissioner, Arkansas Code Revision Commission (2016-2024)
- University of Arkansas School of Law Alumni Board Member (2012-2014)
- University of Central Arkansas Honors College Adjunct Faculty Member (2015)
Education
- J.D., summa cum laude, University of Arkansas School of Law, 2011
- Editor-in-Chief, Arkansas Law Review
- Top Oralist, Fall Moot Court
- Criminal Law and Torts Teaching Assistant
- B.A., English Literature, University of Central Arkansas, 2008
- Honors College Graduate
- Student Government Association President
- One of five named Outstanding Graduating Senior
Honors
- Recognized as one of “Little Rock’s Best Lawyers” by Soirée, 2023-2024
- Super Lawyers® Rising Stars distinction in Personal Injury – Medical Malpractice, Civil Litigation, Class Action/Mass Torts, and Personal Injury – Products, General Litigation, 2014-2025
- Recognized as a “Best Attorney” by Arkansas About You Magazine, 2019-2022
- Recognized as a “Best Lawyer” in Arkansas by Soiree Magazine, 2019-2022
- Recognized as a member of the “Arkansas Legal Elite” by Arkansas Money and Politics, 2022
Clerkships
- Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge Bobby E. Shepherd, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (2011-2012)