Joyce, Jeb H.

Mr. Joyce has been with the firm since 2001.  He handles a wide variety of transactions, with an emphasis on commercial real estate.  He has represented lenders and borrowers in closing numerous commercial loans during his tenure with the firm.  Mr. Joyce's work includes formation of horizontal property regimes, commercial lease negotiation for tenants and landlords, and real estate conveyances.  Mr. Joyce has substantial experience in formation and governance of corporate entities.  He also regularly provides local counsel opinions in connection with foreign transactions.

Mr. Joyce has extensive experience in tax increment financing law.  Mr. Joyce assisted in enacting Act 2231 during the Arkansas General Assembly 2005 Session, a substantial revision to Arkansas' tax increment financing framework.  He was instrumental in forming one of the first tax increment financing districts in Arkansas.

Mr. Joyce served in Washington D.C. for U.S. Representative Marion Berry as a legislative assistant from 1997 – 1999, and then served as Representative Berry’s legislative director from 1999 – 2001.  During his tenure with the firm, Mr. Joyce has regularly advised clients in drafting legislative proposals before the Arkansas General Assembly in the areas of economic development and real estate. 

Mr. Joyce practices primarily from the firm’s office in Springdale, Arkansas, but also maintains an office at the firm’s Little Rock location.  He was admitted to practice in Arkansas in 1997 and is listed with The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law and with Chambers USA’s Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in Corporate/Commercial.