About Robert
Robert Beach concentrates his practice in the municipal bonds and corporate finance sector, with a particular emphasis on bond financing for school districts. He represents municipal advisors, underwriters and issuers.He was involved in the largest school financing in the history of Arkansas school boards and has assisted over 98 percent of the school districts issue debt.Bob, a partner in the firm, has been named Lawyer of the Year 2017 by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Little Rock in the area of Public Finance Law.He has also been listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers since 2007 for his work with business and municipal bonds. As that esteemed publication writes, one source said “He is recognized as an expert in school district bonds because of both his breadth of experience and knowledge of the subject matter and how quickly he can turn documents around. I wouldn't use anyone else."Bob is also a frequent speaker on topics related to bond financing at conferences and events.Representative ClientsStephens Inc.First Security BeardsleyLittle Rock School DistrictCrews & Associates, Inc.EducationUniversity of Arkansas School of Law, J.D., with Honors, 1985Baylor University, B.B.A., summa cum laude,1982;Omicron Delta KappaBeta Gamma SigmaPhi Eta SigmaNoteworthyListed in Best Lawyers in America, Finance Law since 2007Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Municipal BondsNamed by The Best Lawyers in America as Lawyer of the Year 2017, Little Rock, Public Finance LawSelected by attorney peers for inclusion in Mid-South Super Lawyers as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in ArkansasUnited States v. Fox: The Fifth Amendment Shields a Sole Proprietor From Producing Business Records Pursuant to an IRS Summons, 38 Arkansas Law Review 670, 198United States v. Fox: The Fifth Amendment Shields a Sole Proprietor From Producing Business Records Pursuant to an IRS Summons, The Monthly Digest of Tax Articles, Vol. 37, No. 6, 1987 Associations & MembershipsArkansas Bar AssociationArkansas Baptist News, Board of DirectorsArkansas Food Bank, Board of DirectorsBaylor University, Network OfficerFellowship of Christian AthletesJunior Deputy Baseball ClubLittle Rock School District, Various CommitteesLittle Rock Metro Rotary ClubNational Association of Bond Lawyers
Robert Beach concentrates his practice in the municipal bonds and corporate finance sector, with a particular emphasis on bond financing for school districts. He represents municipal advisors, underwriters and issuers.
He was involved in the largest school financing in the history of Arkansas school boards and has assisted over 98 percent of the school districts issue debt.
Bob, a partner in the firm, has been named Lawyer of the Year 2017 by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Little Rock in the area of Public Finance Law.
He has also been listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers since 2007 for his work with business and municipal bonds. As that esteemed publication writes, one source said
“He is recognized as an expert in school district bonds because of both his breadth of experience and knowledge of the subject matter and how quickly he can turn documents around. I wouldn't use anyone else."
Bob is also a frequent speaker on topics related to bond financing at conferences and events.
Practice Areas
Education
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Little Rock (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Little Rock (2021)
- Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Little Rock (2017)
- Recognized: Public Finance Law
- Recognized: Tax Law
- Special Focus: Municipal
- Special Focus: Project Finance
- Special Focus: Securities