James Wilkerson

Mr. Wilkerson practices in civil litigation and represents both individuals and businesses in a plethora of different matters. Zak has a strong background in agriculture and agricultural law with which he is developing a sophisticated agricultural practice. He gained practical agricultural law experience from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Office of General Counsel and the National Agricultural Law Center. Zak is also experienced in cannabis and hemp law—having helped guide an industrial hemp and cannabis operation as part of the Arkansas Hemp Pilot Program. Mr. Wilkerson will utilize his unique legal knowledge and experience in the emerging hemp and cannabis industry to advise and counsel businesses through demanding industry compliance standards. In addition to his agricultural and hemp law experience, Zak is well versed in common ownership community law and governance. He is an experienced civil litigator who handles matters from pre suit strategy and investigation through trial and appeals. Zak has performed a wide variety of legal work for corporate clients, ranging from single member LLCs to Fortune 500 companies, delivering thoughtful and effective advocacy tailored to each client’s business goals.