About Michael A.
Michael A. LaFreniere is an Arkansas-licensed attorney who earned his law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2013. He practices in the state where he was admitted to the bar and has built a practice grounded in the routine demands of client representation and courtroom procedure. He joined private practice after law school and has remained active in the state's legal community.
LaFreniere completed his J.D. at the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2013. His time in law school coincided with a period of transition in the legal market, and he entered practice when many recent graduates were adapting to new methods of delivering legal services. The formal training he received equipped him for the day-to-day work of advising clients, preparing filings and handling matters in state courts.
After earning his degree, LaFreniere was admitted to practice in Arkansas. His career path has been focused on serving clients through private practice. He has taken on roles that require both client counseling and litigation work. Those roles have demanded close attention to procedural rules, factual development and client communication.
He is currently an attorney at Byars, Hickey & Hall, PLLC. At the firm he works alongside other lawyers in a traditional practice setting. His work there involves advising clients, drafting pleadings and appearing in court when necessary. Colleagues describe him as steady in the courtroom and direct in client meetings, favoring clear explanations over legal jargon.
Collegial relationships and practical skills play a large part in his daily work. He relies on careful preparation and a methodical approach to case development. That pragmatism shapes how he evaluates settlements and prepares for trial. Clients can expect straightforward assessments of legal options and a focus on meeting deadlines and procedural requirements.
Outside the office he maintains ties to the local legal community and continues to develop his practice through everyday casework and professional interactions. He has not publicly listed academic appointments or bar leadership roles. His record is one of steady private practice in Arkansas courts where he represents clients across a range of matters.
He now practices at Byars, Hickey & Hall, PLLC, handling legal matters in Arkansas.
