R.T. Beard III

Member

Bar Admissions: Arkansas
Language(s): English

Education

B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas, 1968
J.D., University of Arkansas, 1971
Admitted to Practice in Arkansas, 1971

Professional Experience

Representation of insurance companies and self-insured corporations in all phases of civil litigation, including defense of medical malpractice claims, personal injury claims, products liability claims and legal malpractice.

Professional Presentations

1989, 1990, 1991, Bridging the Gap (Young Lawyers Section of the Arkansas Bar Association), "Trial Preparation." October 1989, Arkansas Institute for Continuing Legal Education (AICLE), "Failure in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: Discussion of Loss of ‘Significant Chance' and Consideration in Analyzing a Cancer Malpractice Case." February, 1991, AICLE, "Top Verdicts and Settlements." May, 1991, AICLE, "Disputed and Unresolved Issues in Medical Malpractice Litigation: Defendant's View." June, 1991, Arkansas Bar Association, "How to Conduct Two Hours of Devastatingly Effective Voir Dire in Five Minutes." May 2006, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - LifeSkills Program, "Malpractice - What It Is and How Not To Do It." June 2006, CNA Long-Term Care Training Session, "Dealing with Gross Pictures." July 2007, CNA Long-Term Care Counsel Meeting, "So, You've Got a New Case. Now What?" April 2008, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - LifeSkills Program, "The Words You Least Want to Hear During Your Medical Career." June 2008, Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers, "Dealing with Gross Pictures." May 2009, Ramsey, Krug, Farrell & Lensing Hospital Risk Management Seminar, "Never Events." September 2009, DRI Nursing Home / ALF Litigation Seminar, "Obtaining the Jurors' Promise to Decide the Case Based on the Facts and Not on Emotion." September 2009, CNA National LTC Counsel Meeting, "Records - What / Where / Evidentiary Issues / Spoliation." October 2009, ProAssurance Defense Attorney Seminar, "Defending the Case Involving Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy."

Other Activities

American Academy of Trial Counsel, Fellow; American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow; American Board of Trial Advocates, Member; International Association of Defense Counsel, Member; Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel, Member; Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America; Editorial Board of Arkansas Law Review, 1970-71, Member; Served on Executive Council; as Associate Editor and Editor of The Affiliate, the national newsletter; and Affiliate Outreach Team, all of the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association; Served as President of the Young Lawyers section; as a member of the House of Delegates; and as a member of the Executive Committee, all of the Arkansas Bar Associations; Civil Procedure Committee, Member; Arkansas Bar Association, Member; Named to 2007 Mid-South Super Lawyers Top 50 in Arkansas listing; Named to BTI Client Service All-Star Team for Law Firms 2008; Named to 2009 Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition, Personal Injury Defense – Medical Malpractice; Chambers and Partners USA: Leading Business Lawyers (Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense).