Bill Horton has spent his career fighting for people who the system often overlooks—delivering results that stand among the largest in his field, including a $140 million verdict against the NCAA.
Since earning his law degree in 2001, Bill has helped clients across Arkansas and the country secure justice against corporations, insurers, and powerful institutions. His work spans catastrophic injury, wrongful death, trucking litigation, class actions, and complex cases where the stakes are highest.
Raised in Van Buren, Arkansas, Bill’s path into law was shaped early.
“Growing up poor, it became clear that the system wasn’t fair for folks like me—and I wanted to change that,” he says. That perspective still drives his work today.
Bill attended the University of Arkansas, earning a B.A. in History and a Master’s degree in Communication. In 1997, he was selected as a visiting scholar at St. Benet’s College at Oxford University, where he studied constitutional theory. He later earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law.
He is also a graduate of the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, an elite program dedicated to advanced trial advocacy and jury persuasion—skills that have become central to his success in the courtroom.
Bill has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients, including:
He has successfully handled cases across Arkansas and in jurisdictions including Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi, and New York—taking on major defendants and holding them accountable.
Outside of his practice, Bill is a passionate Razorback fan and can often be found tailgating at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in the fall, Bud Walton Arena in the winter, and Baum-Walker Stadium in the spring.
He is also an avid outdoorsman and motorcycle enthusiast. Since 2014, Bill has served as volunteer counsel to the Steel Horse Rally, helping guide its growth from an idea into a nationally recognized, family-friendly event that raises significant funds for local charities.
To stay sharp, he reads presidential biographies. Bill lives in Rogers with his wife and son, their two dogs, Ellie Mae and Dixie Bell, and their cat, Tux.
