Arkansas Attorneys for Environmental Law, Real Estate, Probate, Mineral Interests, and Civil Litigation

Mays Gore Gipson represents property owners, families, and businesses across Arkansas in environmental matters, real estate disputes, probate and estate matters, mineral interest litigation and transfers, and complex civil litigation. Our firm is built for clients who need practical legal strategy, clear communication, and strong advocacy when the stakes are high.

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Rooted in Arkansas. Guided by Experience. Committed to its natural heritage.

We are proud to announce that Richard Mays Law Firm is now Mays Gore Gipson, PLLC, reflecting the partnership of Richard H. Mays and Hannah Gore Gipson. While our name has changed, our commitment to Arkansans and to the natural state we serve remains steadfast. With over 60 years of legal practice, Richard H. Mays has built a legacy of strong advocacy, trusted counsel, and deep respect for Arkansas’s people and the environment. That legacy continues through this new partnership, bringing continued focus on protecting our clients as well as the land and resources that define our communities and make Arkansas the Natural State. Decades of trusted advocacy have led us into a new era of partnership and growth all while continuing to fight for our clients and working to preserve the place we call home.

We represent landlords and property owners in real estate disputes involving partition actions, deeds, easements, boundary disputes, zoning conflicts, nuisance cases, condemnation, and development-related litigation.

Representation in mineral interest litigation, operations-related disputes, and transactions involving oil, gas, lithium, and other mineral interests.

Probate administration, estate litigation, wills and trusts, living wills, powers of attorney, and advanced planning for families across Arkansas.

Contract drafting, negotiations, business transactions, and business disputes.

Litigation

Representation in civil litigation, environmental litigation, agricultural litigation, and Arkansas public interest litigation.

Real Estate Disputes- Landlord Representation

Real estate issues often require fast action and a clear legal strategy. Mays Gore Gipson represents landlords, property owners, and property management companies throughout Arkansas. Important: We represent landlords only - we do not represent tenants in landlord-tenant disputes.


We assist with:

  • Real estate partition actions (selling jointly owned property)
  • Unlawful detainers and landlord enforcement
  • Quiet title actions
  • Boundary disputes and adverse possession
  • Easements and access disputes
  • Zoning disputes and nuisance cases
  • Pipeline and transmission line condemnation
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Litigation Experience in Environmental and Agricultural Matters

Mays Gore Gipson represents clients in litigation involving land use, environmental issues, agricultural disputes, and property rights.


This includes litigation related to:

  • Environmental disputes (including Dicamba-related matters)
  • Agricultural litigation
  • Challenging controversial and undesired land uses (including data centers)
  • Protecting natural land and environmental resources
  • Arkansas public interest litigation


We also have experience addressing issues discussed in public-facing coverage such as “When The Well Runs Dry” and matters connected to the Spartan Aquifer.

Probate, Estate Litigation, and Planning for Arkansas Families

We represent clients in probate matters, estate litigation, and long-term planning, including:

  • Probate administration
  • Estate litigation and contested estates
  • Wills and trusts
  • Living wills and advanced planning
  • Powers of attorney
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What types of cases does Mays Gore Gipson handle?

    Mays Gore Gipson represents clients across Arkansas in real estate matters, mineral interest disputes, probate and estate matters, business transactions and disputes, and civil litigation.

  • Do you represent clients across Arkansas or only in Little Rock?

    Our office is based in Little Rock, and we represent clients throughout Arkansas.

  • Do you represent tenants in landlord-tenant disputes?

    Generally, our firm represents landlords, business owners and property owners in unlawful detainer actions, evictions and other landlord-tenant disputes. There are certain instances where we have represented tenants or those residing within a property. If you are curious if your case is something we may be able to assist you with, feel free to fill out the contact form or call our office.

  • How do I schedule a consultation?

    You can call our office at 501-451-5405 or submit a consultation request through the website.

  • Do you handle family law matters?

    Although we do not generally handle family law matters such as divorce and custody proceedings, our attorney, Hannah Gore Gipson, is a certified Attorney Ad Litem and is currently accepting appointments. Hannah was previously an elementary school teacher. She loves that these appointments provide her with the opportunity to be able to work with kids again, while ensuring that their best interest is being advocated in a thoughtful and meaningful way.

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If you need legal representation, contact our office to schedule a consultation.

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Contact Mays Gore Gipson Today

If you need legal representation, contact our office to schedule a consultation.