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O.C. "Rusty" Sparks
Clark, Byarlay & Sparks
620 West 3rd Street
Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 376-0550 | Fax: (501) 376-7447
http://www.clarkbyarlay.com/
Helping people regain control over their finances.
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
All types of bankruptcy cases will be considered.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Credit Disputes
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Chapter 11
- Business Bankruptcy
- Creditor Harassment
- Family Farmer Bankruptcy Chapter 12
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
AR, Apr 1983
Bar Number: 83-168
Other Court Admissions
Arkansas, Arkansas Federal Courts, and 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Association Memberships
Arkansas Bar Association and National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
Continuing Education
I teach seminars on Bankruptcy Law and attend continuing education seminars on Bankruptcy and Consumer Law issues.
Example Cases
Coop vs. Frederickson - 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Won at Bankruptcy Court level, affirmed by the 8th Circuit BAP. Reversed by 8th Circuit. Appealed to U.S. Supreme Court. Court denied - Form 22C issues and projected disposable income issues.
Joyce Bradley Babin vs. Robert Earl Washburn - 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Direct appeal by Trustee to 8th Circuit. Argued orally. Pending decision.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctorate
School:
University of Arkansas
City:
Fayetteville
State:
AR
Year:
1982
Focus and Accomplishments:
Moot Court
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
Arkansas
Firm Focus and History
Our firm has always focused on Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability, and the General Law Practice. Each partner has a defined practice area and we combine our respective strengths to provide clients with top notch representation.
Andrew Clark and Thomas Byarlay teamed up in 1989 and formed Clark & Byarlay, focusing on Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability and General Law issues.
Previous Employment Summary
• Prudential-Bach Securities
• Merrill Lynch Capital Markets
• Arkansas Insurance Department
• National Old Line Insurance Company
• AEGON USA/PFL Life Insurance Company
Activities and Awards
• Sit as Special Judge in Sherwood District Court and Pulaski County District Court
• Serve as lecturer for the United States Federal Bankruptcy Court Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas in their Outreach Program, "Credit Abuse Resistance Education" to high school and colleges around the State.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The better a client is prepared and educated, the easier it is to communicate about complicated issues. Bankruptcy involves many concepts and legal situations foreign to most people. I like having clients who take the extra effort to learn.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I encourage clients not to attempt to practice law. Document preparation should be left to someone with the training expertise and experience to avoid unintended consequences. However, I will review most anything a client wants me to.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I strongly discourage pro se litigation in Bankruptcy. It is hard enough for those of us that know what we're doing.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I have always had a strong desire to help and assist people with problems they can't handle by themselves. Representing Bankruptcy clients gives me a personal satisfaction in helping return them control over their financial lives. During the past eight years since I have focused on Bankruptcy issues, I have seen what tremendous assistance I can be to people struggling with debt issues.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Having a wide variety of experience in financial and commercial transactions has greatly assisted me in providing exceptional service to my clients. The broad background I have assists me in dealing with clients from all levels and stages of life.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
People are more affected by financial issues than any other problem. Marriage stability, emotional stability, and self-respect are damaged when a person is struggling with financial problems. I truly enjoy helping people regain control of their lives.
What do you like best about your career?
My greatest satisfaction comes from seeing the stress and strain removed from the clients I service. Seeing the smile on their faces and the twinkle in their eyes after an initial consultation makes all my hard work extremely fulfilling.
Tell us about your law firm:
My two partners and I work extremely well together. Our support staff is excellent. They treat people with respect and dignity, and go the extra mile to assist clients through the confusing maze of Bankruptcy paperwork requirements.
What are your strengths and style?
I'm a good listener. I am empathetic to the challenges people are going through. I like to fight for the underdog against abusive mortgage companies and creditors.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy outside activities such as fishing, boating, hunting, camping and anything that brings me in contact with God's magnificent creations.
Office Manager/Assistant
Patti Spinner
Fax
(501) 376-7447
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday by appointment.
Emergency After Hours
No
Additional Offices
Marianna, AR
256 S. Alabama St.
Marianna, AR 72360
(800) 377-0764
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Fees for Bankruptcy are dependent on the total nature, complexity, and contested issues presented by each case.
Hourly Rates
$220.
Free Initial Consultation?
All initial consultations are FREE.
Typical Retainer
It depends on the case.
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