BKD, LLP v. Yates

Donald L. Corbin, Justice.

Appellants BKD, LLP, William E. Fingland, Jr., and Steven D. Warren (BKD) appeal the order of the Pulaski County Circuit Court denying their motion for attorneys’ fees. On appeal, BKD raises one issue for reversal: the circuit court erred in finding that it was not the prevailing party and thus erred in denying its motion for attorneys’ fees under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-22-308 (Repl. 1999). We assumed this case from the court of appeals as it involves an issue of first impression and requires clarification of the law; hence, our jurisdiction is proper pursuant to Ark.…