NISWANGER LAW FIRM PLC

OUR LEGAL STAFF:

Steve Niswanger is the managing member of the firm and has about 14 years experience in business and general litigation and transactions, with an emphasis in creditors' rights, bankruptcy, real estate, partner disputes, construction, and constitutional rights.  He has been recognized as one of the leading attorneys in the Southeastern U.S.

Mr. Niswanger has spoken at numerous seminars on the topics of collections, construction liens and disputes, and bankruptcy.  He is a member of the American, Arkansas, Pulaski County, and Central Arkansas Debtor-Creditor Bar Associations.

He received his B.A. degrees in English and Public Policy from Duke University, cum laude, in 1991; and a J.D. degree with high honors in 1995 from U.A.L.R. Law School, where he was an associate editor of the law journal. He was admitted to practice in Arkansas in 1996.

He is an alumnus of Greater Little Rock Leadership and the immediate past Lt. Governor of Division 21 of the Kiwanis International Mo-Ark District.  He is the past president of the Downtown Little Rock Kiwanis Club, which supports Camp Pfiefier, a charitable institution dedicated to improving the lives of Arkansas' at-risk 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in Central Arkansas.  He also serves on the Board of Youth Home, Inc., which is a charitable institution dedicated to helping Arkansas' most emotionally troubled adolescents and families become healthier contributing members of the community.

He and wife Lila have 3 kids: Annie (9), Jesse (7), and Stephanie (4).  They are members of St. James United Methodist Church in Little Rock, for which Mr. Niswanger serves on the Board of Trustees.  He is a certified lay speaker for the United Methodist Church in Arkansas.  He is the author of the book entitled "Fresh: 21st Century Jesus."

You may email Mr. Niswanger directly at steve@niswangerlawfirm.com.

Cale Block is an associate lawyer with the firm.  He received his B.S. in Journalism summa cum laude with University Honors from Arkansas State University in 2004.  Cale received his J.D. with Honors from the U.A.L.R. William H. Bowen School of Law in 2007. 

While in law school, Cale served as an Honor Council Justice, secretary of the Delta Theta Phi law fraternity, and as an associate editor of the Adelphia Law Journal.  Cale’s paper, Burning Down the House to Roast the Pig: An Analysis of FCC Regulation of Indecency, was published in the 2007 issue of the Adelphia Law Journal.

Cale is married to Jamie Block, who works as a Licensed Associate Counselor in Conway.  You may contact Cale directly at cale@niswangerlawfirm.com.

Theresa L. Caldwell is "of counsel" to the Niswanger Law Firm PLC.  She has more than 18 years experience in general litigation, with an emphasis in education and constitutional rights, employer/employee relationships, and family law, including divorce and custody matters.

She graduated from the University of Arkansas with a B.S.E. in 1986, and U.A.L.R. School of Law with honors with a J.D. in 1991.  She was a member of the U.A.L.R. chapter of the Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers- student division.

You may email Ms. Caldwell directly at theresa@niswangerlawfirm.com.

Jason D. Reed is "of counsel" to the Niswanger Law Firm, PLC.  His practice areas include general civil trial practice in State and Federal Courts; commercial litigation; business law; civil appeals; and toxic tort defense. 

Mr. Reed graduated from the University of Arkansas with a B.A. in 1996 and from the University of Arkansas Law School with a J.D. in 2001  born Little Rock, Arkansas, August 14, 1973; and was admitted to bar, 2001, Arkansas and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. 

He is a member of the Pulaski County, Arkansas, and American Bar Associations.  He is active in VOCALS (Volunteers Organization, Center for Arkansas Legal Services).  

You may email Mr. Reed directly at jason@niswangerlawfirm.com.

OUR OTHER STAFF:

Whitney Lunt is the firm's manager of accounts payable and receivable.  She is friendly, professional, and wants to make sure your needs are met.  Please contact her directly at whitney@niswangerlawfirm.com.

Sarah Wasson is the firm's legal assistant.  She is friendly, professional, and strives to make sure clients' needs are met.  Please contact her directly at sarah@niswangerlawfirm.com.

Mr. Niswanger, the principal of the firm, has been involved in the following reported cases, which we invite you to review: 548 F.3d 638 (8th Cir.); 347 F.3d 1076 (8th Cir.); 2008 WL 2741557 (E.D.Ark.); 371 B.R. 380 (E.D. Ark.); 367 Ark. 397; 363 Ark. 167; 355 Ark. 578; 353 Ark. 539; 351 Ark. 637; 347 Ark. 651; 343 Ark. 1; 342 Ark. 655; 342 Ark. 632;  340 Ark. 351; 339 Ark. 322; 332 Ark. 284; 99 Ark. App. 424; 80 Ark. App. 30; 76 Ark. App. 505; 69 Ark. App. 257.