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Walter M. "Skip" Ebel III

Little Rock, AR

Practicing business in Little Rock since 1983.

43+
Years practicing
1
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Walter M. "Skip" Ebel III is an attorney based in Little Rock, ARKANSAS. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Securities. Walter has over 43 years of legal experience.

Based in
Little Rock, ARKANSAS
Experience
over 43 years
Known for
Business · M&A · Securities
  • Handles Business, M&A, and Securities matters from Little Rock, ARKANSAS.
  • Over 43 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Little Rock) (2025).

About Walter M. "Skip" Ebel III: Walter M. "Skip" Ebel III is an attorney based in Little Rock, ARKANSAS. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Securities. Walter has over 43 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Walter M. "Skip" Ebel III represents clients in Little Rock, Arkansas across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Walter M. "Skip" Ebel III

Walter M. Ebel III concentrates his practice in the area of mergers and acquisitions, assisting clients from diverse industries in complex business transactions. Skip advises clients on every phase of merger and acquisitions transactions, from initial confidentiality agreements and letters of intent, to negotiation and drafting of the merger and acquisition agreement, through the closing of the transaction. Skip has an LL.M in Taxation from New York University and his practice also includes income tax law. In addition, he is general counsel for Oaklawn Jockey Club, a horse racing and gaming facility in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Clients also rely on him for legislative drafting and governmental regulatory representation.In recognition of his experience and capabilities, Skip was named The Best Lawyers in America Lawyer of the Year in Corporate Law in 2019, 2009 and 2005 and in Mergers and Acquisitions Law in 2016 and 2014. He is also listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Corporate Law and Corporate Finance.

Credentials

Education

  • New York University

    LLM. Tax · 1984

  • The University of Texas

    JD · 1983

  • University of Arkansas

    B.S.B.A · 1980

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Arkansas

    1983 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Little Rock)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Little Rock)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Little Rock)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Little Rock)

    2019

  • Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Little Rock)

    2016

  • Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Little Rock)

    2015

  • Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Little Rock)

    2014

  • Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Little Rock)

    2009

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Closely-Held Businesses

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Gaming

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — General Corporate

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Horse Racing

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Income Tax

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Intra-Company Disputes

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Partnership and Limited Liability

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Securities

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Subchapter S Corporations

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Disputes

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Planning

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Transactions

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000

Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-3493

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  • What areas of law does Walter M. "Skip" Ebel III practice?

    Walter M. "Skip" Ebel III focuses on Business, M&A, Securities, and Tax.

  • Where is Walter M. "Skip" Ebel III located?

    Walter M. "Skip" Ebel III primarily serves clients in Little Rock, Arkansas, with an office at 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000.

  • How experienced is Walter M. "Skip" Ebel III?

    Walter M. "Skip" Ebel III has 43 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1983.

  • Is Walter M. "Skip" Ebel III a verified attorney?

    Walter M. "Skip" Ebel III's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.

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