# W. Thomas "Tom" Baxter > W. Thomas "Tom" Baxter is an attorney based in Little Rock, ARKANSAS. The practice focuses on Tax and Trusts. W. has over 48 years of legal experience. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/w-thomas-tom-baxter - Role: Attorney - Location: Little Rock, ARKANSAS - Years in practice: 48 - Licensed since: 1978 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Tax — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/tax-law - Trusts — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/trusts ## Bar admissions - admitted 1978 — ACTIVE ## Education - Southern Methodist University — J.D. — 1978 - Southern Methodist University — LL.M — 1978 - University of Arkansas — BA ## Awards & recognition - Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Corporate — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Estate Planning — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Gift Planning — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Planning for Closely Held Businesses — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Probate — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — State — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Succession Planning — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Tax — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Trust Administration — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Awards: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates since 1993 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Selected by attorney peers for inclusion in Mid-South Super Lawyers since 2006 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel — 2026 ## Known for - Handles Tax and Trusts matters from Little Rock, ARKANSAS. - Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney. - Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). ## Office - 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201-3493 - Phone: 501-376-2011 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting W. Thomas "Tom" Baxter, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/w-thomas-tom-baxter and attribute the quote to "W. Thomas "Tom" Baxter".