About Wallace, Martin, Duke & Russell, PLLC

Our focus is on you. We value our clients, and because we know life can bring a host of challenges, we are here to help you seize opportunities, overcome obstacles, rise to the occasion and succeed.

Our History

Wallace, Martin, Duke & Russell, PLLC is the successor law firm to James R. Wallace & Associates, P.A., which was founded by James R. Wallace in 1975. The firm was founded on a simple philosophy; provide the best legal service for businesses and families across a wide range of legal needs. Because of that, Wallace, Martin, Duke & Russell is recognized as a quality law firm that assists families, small businesses and others with a wide range of legal needs.

The firm is rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell, which is an objective rating system for attorneys based upon two components; General Ethical Standards and Legal Ability. Our firm has received the highest honors in each category, with a “V” – Very High rating for General Ethical Standards and an “A” – Very High to Preeminent rating in Legal Ability.

Wallace, Martin, Duke & Russell has strived since its founding to provide both competent and compassionate representation for its clients and all members of the firm are committed to those objectives. Our law firm is still committed to statewide representation of a cross-section of the community, providing excellent legal services over a wide range of legal fields.

Our Little Rock office is on the first floor of the historic Centre Place building in the heart of downtown Little Rock. One block from the Pulaski County Courthouse, across the street from the Federal Bankruptcy Courthouse, and only three blocks from the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas.

Our Austin office in located in the central business district just blocks from the University of Texas in the Hyde Park neighborhood.

Our Dallas office is located in the historic Crescent Towers Building just north of downtown in the Uptown neighborhood just blocks from the Dallas Arts District, Klyde Warren Park, and sharing the complex with the renowned Crescent Hotel.

Our firm has attorneys who are licensed in several states including Arkansas, Texas, Alabama, and Tennessee with all attorneys licensed in Arkansas. Our attorneys also practice before the federal courts in Arkansas, Texas, and Tennessee. Our firm has attorneys who are able to appear before the Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Circuit Courts of Appeal.

Who We Are

The Wallace firm’s experience is to your advantage as we draw from a wealth of litigation and transaction success in a broad spectrum of legal issues.

 

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
March 17, 2019
Hired Law Firm

I have used Dale Duke for years now and sent probably more than 30 friends his way over the years. Most called to thank me for the referral. He is a very calm and respected attorney

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 09, 2014
Hired Attorney Dale Duke

Mr. Duke is an excellent Lawyer, he is not an attack dog but rather a controlled fact finder of the truth. He was excellent at fleshing out the truth at trial without acting like a two bit TV Lawyer. Always responsive to my calls, questions, and needs. And most importantly not afraid to tell you the truth even if it is not what you want to hear.

 
Family Law
Posted by Cam
January 21, 2026
Hired Attorney Dale Duke

The guy is a real shark in the courtroom. A real, like in the movies dyed in the wool attorney. Cold, calculated and methodical. Maybe a bit of an A**hole at times but he takes his job seriously and made me wake up and realize that it’s dog eat dog out here. Forced me out of my comfort zone and make sure I was prepared for court would hire him again in a heartbeat.

 
Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
June 19, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Working with Dale saved my case. He took it on last minute and was straight forward with everything. I never had to doubt his intentions or capabilities. He can take time when responding but to be fair he’s a busy lawyer so just be patient. He will take good care of you.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
October 14, 2011
Hired Law Firm

They were appointed by the paid Legal Aid program through my employer and were 120 miles from where the court proceedings occurred. I had to pay for 4 hour travel at every court appearance. I found out later I most likely could have accomplished this task without an attorney at all and feel I should have been told this up front by the firm.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 15, 2011
Hired Attorney James Wallace

DId not keep in contact or return phone calls in an appropriate manner. Sent no court papers to me even when I requested them. Did not inform me of any court appearances or waited until a day before the trial then tried contacting me.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
January 22, 2026
Hired Attorney Mrs. Valerie Goudie

I wouldn't know, she is a court appointed Attorney, I have been trying to reach her for about 3 weeks now and can't get her to return my phone calls. If that is how she represents a person in court, you might be in trouble, and she could be a very good attorney, I son't know

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 11, 2024
Hired Attorney Dale Duke

Dale will let other attorney control the case instead of getting his clients out of a bad situation. Everyone has a place and job. Dale supports the other attorneys putting people in situations they shouldn't be in.

Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
July 02, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Unethical I would not recommend. Does not understand right from wrong in a profession of this nature that is very dangerous. I recommend stay away if you can try anyone else. Try calling another firm and listen.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 11, 2018
Hired Attorney Dale Duke

Will steal your money and procrascinate with your case. Beware he is a scam artis

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Areas of Law

  • Business Law 2
    • Business Transactions and Commercial Law
    • Business Organization
  • Litigation 2
    • Civil Litigation
    • Tractor-Trailer Litigation
  • Commercial Law 2
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Real Estate - Commercial and Residential
  • Corporate Law 1
    • Non-Profit Corporations
  • Contracts 1
    • Government Contracts and Claims
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Consumer and Business Bankruptcy
  • Products Liability
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Criminal Defense, State and Federal
  • Labor and Employment 2
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Labor Law
  • Social Security 1
    • Social Security Disability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Health Care 1
    • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Other 3
    • Wills, Estates, Probate and Trusts
    • Family Law - Divorce, Child Custody and Support, Adoption
    • Discrimination - Sex, Race, Age, Americans with Disabilities, Gender, Religion, National Origin

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1st Floor, Centre Place212 Center Street, Suite 100P.O. Box 21473Little Rock, AR 72201U.S.A.

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