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LITTLE ROCK, AR (September 1, 2025) – The mortgage servicing industry is gaining a powerful new partner with the launch of Foundation Legal Group, a mortgage banking law firm specializing in comprehensive creditors’ rights services. This development unites the extensive experience and trusted reputations of two long-standing and highly respected entities in the mortgage banking

The Wilson Law Group is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys are included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. For over four decades, their methodology has been based purely on peer review, acknowledging that

Both estate planning and business planning are personal journeys.  These are processes that involve getting to know more about each individual person and gaining an understanding of the things that are important to them.  For W&A attorney Katie Griffin, estate planning is more than just getting the right documents in place – it’s about people.

Little Rock, AR (July 15, 2025) – Wilson & Associates, an affiliate of The Wilson Law Group, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Family and Business Solutions practice area and the addition of attorney Katie Griffin who will be leading the practice. This new offering will provide clients with comprehensive services for

Little Rock, AR (July 3, 2025) – The Wilson Law Group is excited to announce their sixth annual CLE program. The CLE program is taking place on September 30th and October 1st, and the program is open to all attorneys. This continuing legal education program has been approved for 15 hours of CLE, including three

Robbie Wilson, Jillian Wilson, and Jennifer Wilson-Harvey were recognized as three of Arkansas’ Best Lawyers in AY Magazine’s June 2025 edition.  They were recognized in the real estate practice area.  The list highlights lawyers who have been nominated and voted as leaders in their respective areas.  The list is determined by readers of the magazine

Wilson & Associates was announced as an Award of Excellence recipient during the annual member meeting. Wilson & Associates has received this award every year since its inception.

In November 2024, the Tennessee Supreme Court in Case v. Wilmington Trust, N.A. et al., No. E2021-00378-SC-R11-CV, 2024 Tenn. Lexis 432, (Tenn. Nov. 14, 2024) held that there is no common law cause of action for “wrongful foreclosure” in Tennessee.  Over the last two decades, there have been a handful of opinions in Tennessee using

The Wilson Law Group is proud to announce that Robbie Wilson was voted as one of Little Rock’s Best Lawyers in the December 2024 edition of Soiree magazine. Robbie Wilson, Co-Managing Partner of Attorney’s Title Group and Partner at Wilson & Associates, was recognized in the Commercial Real Estate category. The Little Rock Best Lawyer

The Wilson Law Group is proud to announce that ten of its attorneys were voted among the “Legal Elite” list in the October 2024 edition of Arkansas Money & Politics.  The list included Sammy High, Kate Lachowsky-Khan, Heather Martin-Herron, Courtney McGahhey, Keith Morrison, Nicole Murray, Aaron Squyres, Shellie Wallace, Jillian Wilson, and Robbie Wilson. The

Arkansas Money & Politics (“AMP”) magazine released its 2024 “Most Admired Companies” list in which readers throughout Arkansas nominated companies in multiple business categories. The criteria used for nominations included financial soundness, bold innovation, brand awareness, quality of product, outstanding people, and social responsibility. Both of The Wilson Law Group’s affiliated companies were selected among

Jillian Wilson, co-managing partner of Wilson & Associates, was selected as one of Little Rock Soirée Magazine’s 2024 class of Women to Watch. Each year, nominations are open to readers to submit applications for the deserving women to be featured in the Women to Watch edition.  This results in a group of local movers and

The Wilson Law Group is excited to announce that Wilson & Associates attorneys Courtney McGahhey and Nicole Murray were sworn into the Mississippi Bar on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024. Courtney McGahhey is a partner in the Foreclosure Department of Wilson & Associates, PLLC, focusing on non-judicial foreclosures. She received her education from the University of

The Wilson Law Group is proud to announce that two of its attorneys were voted as Little Rock’s Best Lawyers in the December 2023 edition of Soiree magazine. Robbie Wilson, Co-Managing Partner of Attorney’s Title Group and Partner at Wilson & Associates, was recognized in the Commercial Real Estate category. Keith Morrison, Partner, was recognized

USFN, an industry trade organization representing America’s mortgage banking attorneys, is pleased to reveal its 2023 Award of Excellence recipients. Wilson & Associates was announced as a recipient during the annual member meeting. Wilson & Associates has received this award every year since its inception. “Award of Excellence recipients are members who in addition to

The Wilson Law Group is excited to announce their fourth annual CLE program. The CLE program is taking place on September 26-27, 2023. This continuing legal education opportunity has been approved for 15 hours of CLE, including three ethics hours, in the states of Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi. The program is open to all attorneys

LITTLE ROCK, AR (May 1, 2023) – The Wilson Law Group is excited to announce our participation in the Little Rock Regional Chamber’s national talent recruitment campaign, Little Rock Love Connection. Inviting both former Arkansans and potential newcomers to love Little Rock, The Wilson Law Group will be among the list of businesses eligible for

Wilson & Associates, PLLC, an affiliate of the Wilson Law Group, announced on May 4th, 2023, that Nakisha Miller has been named as an associate partner. Nakisha originally joined the firm in January 2015, before leaving to start law school in September 2016. She was admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 2019 and returned to

USFN, an industry trade organization representing America’s mortgage banking attorneys, is pleased to reveal its 2022 Award of Excellence recipients. Wilson & Associates was announced as a recipient during the annual member meeting. “Award of Excellence recipients are members who in addition to contributing and participating in USFN programs and publications are also involved in

Wilson & Associates, PLLC and Attorney’s Title Group, LLC, affiliates of The Wilson Law Group, are pleased to announce that Jim Acuff has been named Executive Director of Finance and Non-Legal Operations for The Wilson Law Group, overseeing these areas for both Wilson & Associates and Attorney’s Title Group. Jim is responsible for all non-legal

Wilson & Associates, PLLC, and Attorney’s Title Group, LLC, affiliates of The Wilson Law Group, are pleased to announce that Jillian Wilson has been named Co-Managing Partner of Wilson & Associates and Robert M. Wilson, III has been named Co-Managing Partner of Attorney’s Title Group. They will be co-managing with the current Managing Partner, Jennifer

Wilson & Associates, PLLC, an affiliate of The Wilson Law Group, is pleased to announce that Jillian Wilson has been named Co-Managing Partner of Wilson & Associates. Jillian currently serves as Partner at Wilson & Associates and is the Supervising Attorney of the firm’s Arkansas and Mississippi foreclosure legal department. “Jillian is integral to the

The Wilson Law Group is excited to announce their third annual CLE Program. The program is taking place on October 4-5, 2022. This continuing legal education opportunity has been approved in for 12 hours of CLE, including 2 ethics hours, in the states of Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi. The program is open to all attorneys.

Wilson & Associates, an affiliate of The Wilson Law Group, announced on June 30, 2022, that Adam Perdue has been named as an associate partner. Adam joined the firm in 2009 and has practiced in multiple departments within the firm. Adam is a native of Little Rock and received his education at Hendrix College (B.A.,

Wilson & Associates is excited to announce our new membership in the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) organization. NAMWOLF is a nonprofit trade association comprised of a select group of preeminent minority and women owned law firms and other interested parties throughout the United States. Its core mission is to

Wilson & Associates is pleased to announce the addition of Jim DeLoach as Senior Counsel of the Mississippi Foreclosure Legal and Title Department.  Jim received his undergraduate degree from Baylor University (BBA, Economics) and his law degree from Baylor Law School. He is licensed to practice law in Mississippi and Texas. Jim has over 30

On October 29, 2021, President Biden proclaimed November as National Adoption Month.  The proclamation acknowledged the need to ensure that every child can grow up in a loving and supportive home. The proclamation acknowledged the need for equal dignity and care for all children through improving efforts to keep families together, preventing the trauma of

The Wilson Law Group is pleased to announce that on October 5-6, 2021, they will be hosting the 2nd Annual Wilson Law Group CLE program. This CLE program has been approved in for 12 hours of CLE, including 2 ethics hours, in the states of Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi.  This is not an in-house program;

Wilson & Associates, an affiliate of The Wilson Law Group, announced on May 20th that it has named two new partners and one new associate partner to the firm, as well as a promotion within the firm’s HR Department. Kate Lachowsky-Khan and Heather Martin-Herron were named partner and Nicole Murray was named Associate Partner. Erica

Little Rock, Arkansas (May 11th, 2021) Wilson & Associates, PLLC, a business specializing in mortgage banking law, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Council-Southwest, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). From Jennifer Wilson-Harvey, “I am looking forward to being a

Over the last 10 years, technology has transformed and bolstered the real estate industry, making transactions more efficient and convenient for agents and homebuyers alike. Technological advances such as electronic signatures, virtual home tours, and online home listings have become so ubiquitous that they now seem almost essential for any potential homebuyer – but looking

The Wilson Law Group is excited to announce that attorneys Jillian Wilson and Robbie M. Wilson, III were sworn in to the Tennessee Bar by Justice Barbara Webb on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021. Jillian Wilson is a Partner and supervising attorney in the Foreclosure Legal Department at Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C. She received her education

Arkansas courts have had few opportunities to address statute of limitations arguments as they pertain to enforcement of security instruments. However, as can happen, when the courts have the opportunity to opine on what are viewed as consumer issues, they seem to do so with what can be described as a plebian voice. The recent case

[LITTLE ROCK, AR | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020] USFN, an industry trade organization representing America’s mortgage banking attorneys for over 30 years, is pleased to reveal its 2020 Award of Excellence recipients. Wilson & Associates was announced as a recipient during the annual member meeting, as part of this year’s virtual member month programming. “Award

Every day, we do little things to protect ourselves and our loved ones. From buckling up before driving to locking doors before going to bed, the smallest of actions can go a long way towards keeping safe. Insurance provides similar protection – it’s why we invest money in auto and health coverage each month. While

When a family considers adoption, one of the first problems they often encounter is the cost of adoption. The costs associated with adopting a child can be overwhelming; however, with proper planning and budgeting, the challenge of paying for an adoption can be met. The costs of adoption vary by the type of adoption being

When you’re a party to a commercial real estate transaction, whether buying or selling, it’s crucial to perform environmental due diligence on the property. Properties can have any number of hidden environmental liabilities that can cost a fortune, devalue the property, or turn into a legal nightmare. What is environmental due diligence? Environmental due diligence

Any individual may be adopted. Adoptees can range from an infant being adopted straight from the hospital at birth all the way to an elderly individual being adopted in order to carry out their estate planning needs. While it is fairly simple to understand who can qualify as an adoptee, one of the more complex

That perfect dream home or promising investment property you’ve purchased can turn into a nightmare if a property dispute arises. Real estate disputes can cover a range of issues and have devastating consequences if not handled quickly and skillfully. Here are three common property disputes and what to do if you encounter them. 1. Boundary

Familial trends have greatly changed our concepts of what constitutes a “family” or even a “stepparent.” A stepparent is typically defined as a “person married to the legal parent of a child.” Stepparent adoption is where a person becomes the legal parent of their spouse’s child. It is often beneficial and relatively easy to adopt

LITTLE ROCK, AR (FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 2019) USFN, an industry trade organization representing America’s mortgage banking attorneys for over thirty years, is pleased to reveal its 2019 Diamond Award of Excellence recipients. Wilson & Associates was announced as a recipient in a private ceremony during the Association’s annual Member Education Retreat in November. “Each year

How often are we assigned a task that seems daunting or undoable? It is at those times that we take on high levels of stress and increase the likelihood of being forgetful and making more mistakes, thus affecting our overall productivity. The benefits of mindful meditation are well documented and are becoming a prominent part

The Tennessee Bar Association held its 16th annual Bankruptcy Forum from April 5th through 7th in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, located in the beautiful Smokey Mountains of East Tennessee.  This continuing education event offered an opportunity for bankruptcy practitioners to meet in a small group setting with local bankruptcy judges to discuss topical bankruptcy issues and to

Teamwork really does make the dream work. That’s why so many businesses are investing heavily in results-based team-building, focused on emotional intelligence. Businesses understand that each member is vital to the productivity and value of their team, and working to foster an effective team relationship means better communication, fewer errors, and optimal business results. Today,

LITTLE ROCK (MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018) – USFN, an industry trade organization representing America’s mortgage banking attorneys for over thirty years, is pleased to reveal its 2018 Award of Excellence recipients. Wilson & Associates was announced as a recipient in a private ceremony during the Association’s annual Members-Only Retreat in November. Award of Excellence recipients

Last week, national news organizations reported on a conglomerate of New York debt collectors who purportedly engaged in “overbiffing,” the practice of fraudulently inflating the “balance in full,” or BIF, of consumer debt. Charges filed by the Federal Trade Commission allege the defendants engaged in a practice of providing consumers a “Balance Given” that was

The Use of Technology Set in Motion In 1986, the firm’s original founder, Robert M. Wilson, Jr., had the foresight to recognize the positive impact that automation could make as he defined the firm’s case management system requirements. His vision consisted of a set of clearly defined steps within the process timeline, including the documents

Leadership, Empowerment, and Development: Topics of Focus for Wilson’s LEAD Committee For decades, Wilson & Associates has developed and maintained a stellar reputation in our industry. This success is directly attributable to our leadership team and staff.  Our firm’s mission is to be the preeminent provider of legal and professional services.  To achieve this goal,

Tennessee: Court of Appeals Holds Oral Promise to Convert Construction Loan to Permanent Loan Does Not Satisfy Statute of Frauds There was a time when someone’s word and a firm handshake was as good as a contract. This particular case, in which the Tennessee Court of Appeals upholds that the promise or commitment by a

The internet is littered with information on how to create effective workplace training programs, so it’s very likely this isn’t the first article you’ve read on the topic. There are data-rich infographics that show you how to drastically reduce turnover, anecdotal articles that explain how you can skyrocket employee morale, promotional videos that excitedly demonstrate

In a result that opposes a case of the same Court and similar facts (City of Chattanooga v. Tax Year 2011 City Delinquent Real Estate Taxpayers), The Tennessee Court of Appeals has held that a person attempting to redeem property after a tax sale must have been an “interested party” at both the time of

On November 29, 2017, the Tennessee Supreme Court held that the state’s theft statute applies to real property in a high-profile, multimillion-dollar Memphis case against the holdover tenant Tabitha Gentry — aka Abka Re Bay. No. W2015-01745-SC-R11-CD, 2017 Tenn. LEXIS 733 (June 1, 2017). It was a case that began in August of 2011, but

Adoption is a wonderful way to expand your family and your life. As you begin this process, make it your goal to learn everything you can, develop relationships with trusted professionals on whom you can rely, and enjoy the adventure! One way to enhance the experience and increase the likelihood of a successful outcome is

“Cash is king” is a well-known phrase used by many investors and business owners that refers to the importance of cash to the survival of any business. Unpaid invoices, past due accounts, and other debts owed to your business may not only interrupt your cash flow but may also jeopardize future success. Whether you are

Socrates (if he actually existed, but I’m not going to open that Grecian urn of worms right now) once said, “No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body

Warning Orders: Importance of Recent Arkansas Precedent Arkansas Courts have recently reviewed cases regarding the sufficiency of constructive service by warning order. Service by warning order is governed by Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 4(f), which states: “If it appears by the affidavit of a party seeking judgment…, after diligent inquiry, the identity or whereabouts

No Right to a Short Sale After Default A Review of Jorge A. Alfonso, et al. v. Linda V. Bailey, Executrix and Personal Representative of the Estate of Robert M. Bailey, et al. By Kate Lachowsky      Jorge A. Alfonso, et al. v. Linda V. Bailey, Executrix and Personal Representative of the Estate of

BANKRUPTCY UPDATE NACTT Annual Conference 2016 by Joel W. Giddens Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C. USFN Member (AR, MS, TN) The National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees (NACTT) held its annual conference in Philadelphia this past July. Mortgage issues continued to be a hot topic at the conference, with several educational panels addressing them. There was

SUCCESSFUL MENTORING: ACCESSIBILITY, COMMUNICATION, AND FEEDBACK      Mentoring programs are an important part to the growth of the legal community, but is often overlooked by practitioners. Law schools and bar associations have begun realizing the importance of mentoring programs, however some mentors commit but cannot follow-through. In order for the mentor relationship to succeed,

Tennessee: Foreclosure of Superior Deed of Trust Extinguishes Subsequent Easement Courtney McGahhey Miller The general rule in Tennessee regarding the foreclosure of a superior deed of trust is the purchaser at a foreclosure sale takes title divested of all encumbrances made subsequent to the foreclosed deed of trust. The Court of Appeals of Tennessee recently

Reverse Mortgage Concerns: Occupancy Determination Posted By USFN, Monday, August 1, 2016 August 1, 2016 by Jillian H. Wilson Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C. USFN Member (Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee) The reverse mortgage is one of the more powerful financial tools available to seniors due to its ability to increase their monthly income at a dramatic rate.

THE GAO AND SIGTARP CALL FOR INCREASED REGULATION OF NON-BANK MORTGAGE SERVICERS Jennifer Wyse Recently, reports issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset relief Program (SIGTARP) recommended increased regulatory oversight of non-bank mortgage servicers as a response to their increased role in the

Tennessee Bankruptcy Practice: Uniform Bankruptcy Code Not So Uniform in Chapter 13 Practice By James Bergstrom and Joel Giddens Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C. USFN Member (Arkansas and Tennessee) It is said that experience is the best teacher. In the context of the bankruptcy law, this is especially true. Tennessee has three bankruptcy districts (Western, Middle

Arkansas Statutory Foreclosures – An Abundance of Notice By Courtney Miller Arkansas is one of many states that have a statutory foreclosure act, allowing lenders to foreclose without filing a lawsuit. Arkansas enacted its Statutory Foreclosure Act (“the Act”) in 1987 (Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-50-101 (Supp. 2011). Arkansas also allows for judicial foreclosures, but