C. Douglas Buford,

Corporate Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Little Rock, Arkansas

52+ years experience

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

501-688-8866

https://www.mitchellwilliamslaw.com/douglas-buford

425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1800, Little Rock, AR 72201

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Bio

Doug Buford heads the firm’s Securities and Mergers and Acquisition practice area. He focuses primarily on securities law matters, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. His practice includes representation of public and private, local and national corporations in various industries, including transportation and logistics, and banking and bank holdings.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Arkansas

State Capital

Little Rock

Highest Court

Arkansas Supreme Court

Bar Association

Arkansas Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$200-$450

Typical Hourly Range

$300-$650/hr

Fee Model Notes

Business and employment matters often involve hourly billing with optional project-based retainers.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Little Rock (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities Regulation, Little Rock (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Little Rock (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities Regulation, Little Rock (2017)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Little Rock (2015)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities Regulation, Little Rock (2014)
Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Little Rock (2013)
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Recognized: Securities / Capital Markets Law
Recognized: Securities Regulation
Special Focus: Securities

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003

Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, JD, graduated 1973
University of Arkansas, BSBA, graduated 1970

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Reviews

Kathleen Jackson

3 months ago

A Master of Securities Law and Corporate Strategy

Our company faced a complex, multi-state acquisition that required navigating intricate securities regulations and shareholder agreements. We were referred to Doug Buford at Mitchell Williams, and it was the best decision we could have made. With over five decades of experience, Doug possesses a profound depth of knowledge that is immediately apparent. He guided our board through every nuance of the transaction with remarkable clarity, anticipating regulatory hurdles we hadn't even considered. His background, particularly his recognized expertise in securities and capital markets law, was invaluable. Doug didn't just act as our legal counsel; he was a strategic partner, ensuring the deal was structured soundly from both a legal and a business perspective. His calm, methodical approach and unwavering professionalism instilled confidence during tense negotiations. The transaction closed smoothly and on favorable terms, a direct result of his meticulous preparation and seasoned judgment. For any matter involving M&A, corporate governance, or securities compliance in Arkansas, C. Douglas Buford is simply the attorney you want in your corner.