# Michael B. Heister > Michael B. Heister is an attorney based in Little Rock, ARKANSAS. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Energy. Michael has over 24 years of legal experience. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/michael-b-heister - Role: Attorney - Location: Little Rock, ARKANSAS - Years in practice: 24 - Licensed since: 2002 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Appellate — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/appellate - Business — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/business-law - Energy — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/energy-utilities - Environmental — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/environmental-law - Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation ## Bar admissions - admitted 2003 — ACTIVE - admitted 2002 — ACTIVE ## Education - University of Arkansas — J.D. — 2002 - Vanderbilt University — B.A. — 1998 ## Awards & recognition - Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants — 2026 ## Known for - Handles Appellate, Business, and Energy matters from Little Rock, ARKANSAS. - Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney. - Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). ## Office - 111 Center Street, Suite 1900, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201 - Phone: 501-379-1700 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Michael B. Heister, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/michael-b-heister and attribute the quote to "Michael B. Heister".