Trial Lawyer
479-346-7719
For more than three decades, I have represented individuals and businesses in complex and consequential matters with a focus on independent judgment, disciplined advocacy, and meaningful results.
Martindale-Hubbell rated and trusted by clients, colleagues, and courts alike, I have handled significant matters throughout Arkansas, across the United States, and internationally, including federal and state class actions, multidistrict litigation, high-stakes pharmaceutical cases, felony crime, and death-penalty defense. Regardless of a matter’s size or profile, my approach remains constant: provide clear counsel, act with precision, and assemble the right team when doing so strengthens the client’s position.
Practice Areas
Candor. Preparation. Decisive action. Integrity above all.
Personal Inury Law
Serious injuries alter lives. I have represented individuals facing these moments, approaching each case with discipline and a clear objective: to secure the maximum possible recovery.
My experience includes:
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complex and catastrophic injuries
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dangerous products
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slip/trip/fall
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truck and car wrecks
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traumatic brain injuries
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wrongful death
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and other high-exposure litigation
I prepare every case as if it will be tried, positioning my clients for strength at the negotiating table while remaining fully ready to present their story to a jury when justice requires it.
Criminal Defense
When the government brings its power against an individual, the stakes could not be higher. From the earliest days of my career, I have defended clients in state and federal courts, including drug offenses, homicide, and death penalty cases.
Effective defense demands more than courtroom skill — it requires independence of thought, meticulous preparation, and the willingness to stand firm when everything is on the line. I work tirelessly to protect my clients’ constitutional rights, their freedom, and their future.
Wills, Estates & Probate
Dealing with the death of a loved one can be extremely stressful. With a practical understanding of probate practice, I focus on:
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direct advice
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deliberate action
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minimizing conflict
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controlling costs
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and resolving matters efficiently and pragmatically
Lawyer's Lawyer
I enjoy working with other lawyers when it makes sense for them and their clients:
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criminal, civil, and domestic appeals
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motions practice and hearings
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gritty discovery disputes
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depositions
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local counsel for hearings and trials
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court-appointed fiduciary for complex estates
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insurance, subrogation, lien reductions
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court-appointed fiduciary, probate and special administration
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class actions
Professional Biography
Raymond L. Niblock has defined his practice by disciplined preparation, intellectual rigor, direct advice, and courtroom credibility. Raised in a legal environment shaped by the firm his father founded in 1961, he developed an early appreciation for independent judgment coupled with thoughtful collaboration.
His practice has included complex civil litigation, multidistrict proceedings, felony crimes, drug cases, capital defense, and fiduciary matters in state, federal, and tribal courts. Licensed for over three decades in two states, before federal trial and appellate courts, and by the Cherokee Nation, Mr. Niblock’s experience reflects both jurisdictional breadth and procedural depth.
A former commissioned officer in the United States Army Reserve, he brings to his work a steady sense of leadership, responsibility, and discipline. He is a co-author of Federal Courts, Tribal Courts and Comity: Developing Tribal Judiciaries and Forum Selection (1997), reflecting a longstanding interest in federal–tribal jurisdictional issues.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Niblock is the author of The Last Independence Day: Secession (2023), a political–legal novel exploring constitutional tensions and institutional conflict—themes not unfamiliar to the courtroom.
