Personal Injury:
The firm of Thurman & Bishop has litigated personal injury claims resulting in payments to its clients of over $1,000,000 since the firm's inception in February, 2003. Our attorneys have represented victims in products liability actions, auto and tractor-trailer wrecks, assault and battery cases, and medical malpractice actions. In addition, we work closely with other firms on mass tort actions, such as injuries resulting from asbestos and pharmaceuticals.

We recognize that each victim in a personal injury lawsuit has suffered an injury that profoundly affects their life, and we strive to ensure that they receive the justice they deserve. Our clients receive the benefit of the years of personal injury litigation experience of each attorney, experience that includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Our personal injury clients receive the benefit of both attorneys' experience on each case, as they are handled jointly and the attorneys often try these cases as a team.

Social Security Disability/SSI
The firm of Thurman & Bishop takes pride in its representation of the disabled. Our attorneys understand the complex regulations and procedure that a disabled claimant must maneuver in order to receive the benefits they deserve.

Our attorneys have handled over a thousand such claims and have been very successfully at both the administrative level and in federal court appeals. We understand the life changing consequences of a disability and how that can affect a person's life on a day to day basis. We zealously pursue each individual's claim on a no win no fee basis.

Real Estate
Thurman & Bishop represents numerous clients in North Arkansas in all aspects of real estate transactions and litigation. This practice includes the representation of both buyers and sellers in complex real estate transactions, property management issues, landlord-tenant disputes, and development of commercial and residential property. We also represent clients with boundary line matters, encroachments, and easement disputes.

Our experience allows him to assist clients in making an accurate assessment of both parties' claim, and make informed decision about their course of action, often saving them substantial amounts of money. Further, as the attorneys are themselves owners and developers of commercial, single family, and multi-family residential properties, their experience allows them to assist clients in avoiding common pitfalls of real estate transactions and avoid litigation.

In addition, Thurman & Bishop also have a number of clients who are looking to both sell and purchase residential and commercial property.

Construction Law
No matter how well planned a construction project is, claims can and often do arise. Both Greg Thurman and Matt Bishop have extensive experience in mediating and litigating construction issues for both contractors and property owners. Cases handled by the firm include construction defect litigation, mechanics and materialmen's liens, homeowner-contractor disputes, contractor-subcontractor disputes, and home inspection litigation. This experience can be invaluable when an owner-builder relationship has soured, as our clients can accurately analyze their duties and obligations to the other party, and determine the most cost-effective resolution.

Small Business & Business Litigation
When starting a new business, an owner must assess everything from raising capital to handling employees to collection of accounts. These decisions can have far-reaching ramifications for the success and continued viability of one's business. The attorneys of Thurman & Bishop can guide you through every step of the process. Our services include drafting partnership agreements, incorporation, and organizing LLCs, advising as to common employment issues, negotiating and drafting leases, contracts, and non-compete agreements, and advising as to the purchase of a new business.

As a business owner, there may be times when litigation is inevitable. At those times, you will want to have experienced litigators. The attorneys of Thurman & Bishop have handled litigation involving breaches of service contracts, breach of non-competition agreements, interference with business relationships, fraud, theft of trade secrets, and collection of delinquent accounts.

In addition, our large client base allows us to put prospective business owners in touch with potential investors. Or, if you are looking for business opportunities in the North Arkansas area, we can often connect you with prospective sellers.