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Biography
Payton Crews Bentley a native of Russellville, AR joined Clark Law Firm, PLLC as an Associate in 2017. Mr. Bentley's practice focuses on a wide array of business, civil and family law cases. Prior to joining Clark Law Firm, PLLC, while attending law school, Mr. Bentley worked for two years as a law clerk for Bobby Lee Odom, of Odom Law Firm in Fayetteville Arkansas. During that time Mr. Bentley gained extensive experience in civil law and litigation by managing a variety of civil cases from start to finish.
Mr. Bentley is a cum laude graduate of the Arkansas School of Law. During law school he was the 2015 Board of Advocates Client Counseling Competition Winner. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies from the University of Arkansas.
In his spare time you can find Mr. Bentley hiking, camping, golfing or watching the Razorbacks.
Education
- University of Arkansas, School of Law, Fayetteville, Arkansas
- J.D. - 2017
- Honors: cum laude
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
- B.A. - 2014
- Minor: Political Science
Bar Admissions
- Arkansas, 2017
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas
Professional Associations
- Arkansas Bar Association, Member, 2017 to Present
- Arkansas Bar Association, House of Delegates, 2017-2018
- Arkansas Bar Association, Chair of the Young Lawyers Section, 2021-2022
- American Bar Association, Member, 2017 to Present
- American Bar Association, Representative of the Young Lawyers of Arkansas, 2021-2022
- Washington County Bar Association, Member, 2017 to Present
- William B. Putnam American Inns of Court, Member, 2018 to Present
Honors
- Arkansas Bar Association’s Judith Ryan Gray Outstanding Young Lawyer Service Award, 2020-2021
- Arkansas Bar Association’s Frank C. Elcan Leadership Award, 2021-2022
- Arkansas Bar Association’s Golden Gavel Award, 2021-2022
- Best Lawyers in Arkansas Ones to Watch, 2021-2022
- AY Arkansas’ Best Lawyers in Litigation, 2022
Past Positions
- Odom Law Firm, P.A., Law Clerk, 2015 to 2017