Denise Hoggard - Little Rock, AR
Attorney at Rainwater, Holt & Sexton
Employment Law Lawyers in Little Rock, AR
801 Technology Dr. Little Rock, AR 72223
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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42
Years
Experience
Little Rock Employment Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Employment Law
- Civil Litigation
- Civil Rights
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Personal Injury
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
Denise Hoggard is head of the litigation department, a position she has held since 2013. She has litigated cases since 1984 when she received her license to practice law after graduating with a juris doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Bowen School of Law.
Denise comes from a military family background and came to Arkansas in the 1970’s when her father was stationed at the Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville. She graduated from Jacksonville High School at then obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Arkansas State University. Through high school and college, Denise worked as a reporter and editor for her student newspapers. Upon graduation, she joined the Arkansas Democrat as a newspaper reporter and was assigned to the police and courts beat. While writing about trials, she fell in love with the law and saw how attorneys help people tell their stories and find justice. Being raised in a military family, she was committed to serving and defending others. She worked her way through law school and has worked in a trial practice since.
She has also been very involved in serving in the legal profession as President of the Arkansas Bar Association, President of the Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers, as a mentor to new attorneys, and as an adjunct instructor at the Bowen School of Law. She has a strong understanding of courts and because of these skills, she was referred by senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor as a candidate for appointment to the federal bench.
Denise joined Rainwater, Holt & Sexton because she shares the same passion for providing clients with the best possible representation. She shares the vision to advocate for clients zealously and make sure they receive the best possible results. She works daily with the team of attorneys to make sure they deliver for the clients and serve their interests. One reason she came to Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is the way it provides a large support staff and commits resources to benefit clients. She is tenacious and tireless as a trial attorney fighting for her clients.
Another great joy for Denise is the way Rainwater, Holt & Sexton works to serve others in the community. She works to support those charitable and professional efforts. It’s important to her that she be part of a workplace that gives back to others.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Fellow, Arkansas Bar Association, 1978 - 1979
- Arkansas Supreme Court Practicum Skills Instructor
- The Arkansas Bar Golden Gavel Award, 2015
- Arkansas Best Lawyers®
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
- Avvo® Superb 10 Rating
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2010
- Super Lawyers®, 2015-2019
- The Best Lawyers in America®, recognized since 2008
Other Sources of Feedback About Denise Hoggard
Included on the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law,
Little Rock,
Arkansas, 1983
J.D.
Honors: Special Distinction
Major: Law
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law,
Little Rock,
Arkansas, 1983
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Non Legal Education
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Arkansas State University,
Jonesboro,
Arkansas, 1979
B.S.
Major: Journalism
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Arkansas State University,
Jonesboro,
Arkansas, 1979
Current Employment Position(s)
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Arkansas Injury Attorney
Past Positions
- Hale Ward Young Law Firm, Associate, 1986 - 1988
Classes and Seminars
- Co-presenter, Civil Relief to Victims of Crime Act: Add Value to Personal Injury Cases, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, 2015
Pro Bono Activities
- Vocals, 1984 - 1988
Representative Cases
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People Who Care v. Rockford Bd. Of Educ. School Dist. No. 205
- Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
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Moses v. Pine Bluff Arkansas, City, et al.
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
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Keesee v. Regas Grill
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
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York v. American Investr Life, et al.
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Published Works
Articles
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"Effective Use and Defense of Summary Judgment", The ATLA Docket, Spring, 2007
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"Revisions to the Fair Labor Standards Act May Negatively Impact Workers", The ATLA Docket, Winter, 2006
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"Tools for Protecting Privacy in Arkansas", The ATLA Docket, Spring, 2004
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"ÉRISA Recovery Options", The ATLA Docket, Spring, 2002
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1989
- Arkansas, 1984
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas, 1984
- U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas, 1984
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1988
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Arkansas Bar Association
- Pulaski County Bar Association
- Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers
- Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
- American Bar Association House of Delegates
- Arkansas Advisory Committee for the United States Global Leadership Coalition
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