Joseph B. Hurst, Jr.
Little Rock, AR
Practicing employment in Little Rock since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
- 1
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Joseph B. Hurst, Jr. is an attorney based in Little Rock, ARKANSAS. The practice focuses on Employment. Joseph has over 46 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Little Rock, ARKANSAS
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- Employment
- Handles Employment matters from Little Rock, ARKANSAS.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Little Rock) (2025).
About Joseph B. Hurst, Jr.: Joseph B. Hurst, Jr. is an attorney based in Little Rock, ARKANSAS. The practice focuses on Employment. Joseph has over 46 years of legal experience.
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Joseph B. Hurst, Jr. represents clients in Little Rock, Arkansas across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Joseph B. Hurst, Jr.
Joseph B. Hurst, Jr. is the head of the firm's Employee Benefits Practice Group. His focus is on the design, implementation and administration of tax-qualified retirement plans (including defined benefit pension plans, profit sharing plans, 401(k) plans and ESOPs), nonqualified deferred compensation plans, and welfare benefit plans for financial institutions, regular business organizations, professional corporations and governmental and non-profit organizations.He assists plan sponsors and fiduciaries with regulatory compliance with ERISA, state and federal tax issues and with local legislation affecting retirement and welfare plans. In addition, he acts as counsel to plan sponsors, fiduciaries and participants with respect to ERISA controversies and litigation.
Credentials
Education
New York University
LL.M. in Taxation · 1981
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
JD · 1980
Vanderbilt University
B.A. in Business and Accounting · 1977
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Arkansas
1980 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Little Rock)
2025
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ERISA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ESOPS
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Executive Compensation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Exempt Organizations
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fiduciary Responsibility
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Plans
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pension, Health and Welfare
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qualified Plans
2026
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What areas of law does Joseph B. Hurst, Jr. practice?
Joseph B. Hurst, Jr. focuses on Employment.
Where is Joseph B. Hurst, Jr. located?
Joseph B. Hurst, Jr. primarily serves clients in Little Rock, Arkansas, with an office at 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000.
How experienced is Joseph B. Hurst, Jr.?
Joseph B. Hurst, Jr. has 46 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1980.
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