Sach Oliver, partner in the Bailey and Oliver Law Firm in Rogers, was named 2015 Arkansas Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. The award was presented at the 52nd Annual Convention in Eureka Springs on May 1, and is presented to an attorney dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and the civil justice system.
Oliver, 34, becomes the Association’s youngest ever recipient.
“I am honored and humbled to be selected by my peers for this award,” said Oliver. “I have a passion for helping people and providing a pathway to justice for them.”
Oliver was selected for this award because of a commitment to protecting the most vulnerable Arkansans. He was also lauded for his efforts at securing justice for his clients, and a strong effort to protect the 7th Amendment, the right to a civil jury trial, for all Arkansans. Oliver is also seen as a trailblazer and a leader for the association.
“Sach Oliver has been an invaluable member of the ATLA family for many years. He will work to protect your rights with the zeal of a hungry young advocate out to prove himself, but with sophistication that underscores his remarkable talent. And, the techniques Sach uses to represent his clients are always cutting-edge, and quite advanced compared to what many lawyers in this state do,” said George Wise, the outgoing ATA President.
Oliver and his firm have also helped to raise more than $1 million for charities in Northwest Arkansas. Oliver is an auctioneer and has donated his services to raise money for non-profit organizations such as the Cancer Challenge, Washington Regional Hospice, Pathfinders, Juvenile Diabetes, and the Mercy Ball for Mercy Health System.
“In anything Sach does, he commits fully,” said Frank Bailey, founding partner of Bailey and Oliver Law Firm. “He has great wisdom beyond his years and freely shares his life and experiences with young people in search of a personal and professional mentor.”
Oliver received a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University where he attended on a rodeo scholarship. He received his law degree from the University of Arkansas.