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The Arkansas Veterinary Medical Examining Board

By Regina Young

Regina Young is an attorney at Wright Lindsey Jennings in Little Rock. She frequently represents veterinarians in matters before the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Examining Board. She is pictured with her dog Nellie. The practice of veterinary medicine in Arkansas is regulated by the laws established in the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Practice Act (“the Act”).1 The Arkansas Veterinary Medical Examining Board, which is commonly referred to as the Vet Board, is the state agency that administers the veterinary statutes in the Act. The Vet Board is responsible for determining the qualifications and fitness of applicants to practice veterinary medicine, and its primary activities include administration of the Written State Jurisprudence Exam to qualified veterinary applicants; granting and annual review of all veterinary licenses and veterinary technician certificates; monitoring of mandatory continuing education requirements of licensed veterinarians; and the investigation of complaints from the general public alleging violations of the Act and Regulations.

Previously a stand-alone state board, the Vet Board was placed under the umbrella of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture as part of the large-scale reorganization of Arkansas state government under the Transformation and Efficiencies Act of 2019. The Vet Board operates under the leadership of its director, Cara Tharp, and consists of five board members—four licensed veterinarians and one member of the public—appointed by the Governor to serve terms of five years each.

Consistent with the Act, the Vet Board accepts written public complaints against veterinarians and veterinary technicians that are made within one year of the alleged violation. Veterinarians and technicians receive notice of the complaint and are provided an opportunity to respond. Many retain legal counsel for representation in responding to a complaint, and an optional license defense endorsement to a professional liability policy will pay for attorney’s fees to respond to a complaint against a veterinarian.

The Vet Board’s complaint committee—which consists of the director, one board member, and the Board’s attorney—reviews every public complaint and makes a written recommendation about the complaint to the full board. The recommendation, which is redacted to protect the identity of the complaint and licensee, is typically to dismiss, offer a consent agreement to the licensee, or conduct a disciplinary hearing on the complaint. After the complainant committee presents its recommendation, the Board discusses each complaint and votes on the complaint committee’s recommendation.

According to Tharp, most public complaints involve allegations of incompetence, gross negligence, or other malpractice on the part of the veterinarian. It is not unusual for the Board to make a finding that while the

veterinarian’s treatment of the pet did not involve incompetence or negligence, the veterinarian failed to keep complete medical records. When the Board discovers this violation in its review of the complaint record, it typically imposes a civil penalty and orders continuing education in the area of record keeping.2

In 2019, there were 22 public complaints submitted to the Vet Board; 18 public complaints were submitted in 2020; and 15 public complaints were submitted in 2021. The Vet Board can make its own motion to initiate a complaint, which typically occurs when information is obtained about the practice of veterinary medicine without a license.

The majority of public complaints against veterinarians that the author defends involve allegations of incompetence, gross negligence, or other malpractice in the practice of veterinary medicine, where the animal suffers an adverse medical outcome during the course of treatment.3 In most cases defended by the author, it is speculation on the part of the pet owner as to what caused the adverse outcome, especially in situations involving the death of a small pet during or after surgery, and there is a lack of proof of malpractice on the part of the veterinarian. Bad outcomes sometimes happen that do not involve malpractice, and this can be difficult for some pet owners to accept. The other type of complaint that the author sees with some frequency involves allegations of cruelty to animals where the pet owner believes excessive restraint was used by the veterinarian or an assistant. These types of allegations are difficult to prove, and in the author’s experience are usually dismissed. The author has also seen situations involving a fee dispute between a pet owner and the veterinarian escalate, leading to a Board complaint by the pet owner. Pet owners who file a Board complaint also usually post negative social media reviews about the veterinarian, and sometimes include negative social media reviews by other pet owners against the same veterinarian in support of their Board complaint.

Tharp spends a lot of her time in her role as the director listening to pet owners who call to discuss filing a complaint. She says client communication between a pet owner and the veterinarian plays a huge role in whether the client decides to proceed with a formal, written complaint. In highly emotional situations involving a pet with a poor prognosis or a pet that dies, it is especially important for the veterinarian to communicate with the owner, and Tharp encourages that communication when appropriate.

Before the pandemic, the Board’s meetings were held in person in Little Rock. Since March of 2020, the Board has conducted all of its meeting by Zoom. Tharp said that the transition was seamless for the most part and that the Board has completely settled into virtual meetings. According to Tharp, virtual meetings have been positive all-around and are more efficient and especially convenient for Board members who do not live in central Arkansas.

The Vet Board’s meetings are open to the public and a calendar of meetings can be found on the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s website, along with a meeting agenda. The public can subscribe to notifications and publications from the Vet Board by completing and submitting an online form on the website. Tharp reported that meeting attendance by the public has increased since moving to a virtual platform, which she views as a positive since it contributes to greater transparency about the Board and its actions.

Endnotes:

1. Ark. Code Ann. §§ 17-101-101, et seq. 2. As an example of an appeal of a civil penalty, see Zepecki v. Ark. Veterinary Med. Exam. Bd., 2010 Ark. App. 187, 375 S.W.3d 41, later appeal, 2013 Ark. App. 697, 430 S.W.3d 803. 3. For an example of the standards applicable in a civil cause of action for such issues, see McAdams v. Curnayn, 96 Ark. App. 118, 239 S.W.3d 17 (2006). ■

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Pro Bono Rockstars Dominate Virtual Legal Advice Clinic

By Abby Brenneman

Over the past couple of years, three pro bono attorneys, Cliff McKinney, Paul Bowen and Mary Green, have spent more than 250 hours providing legal advice to approximately 630 modest-means Arkansans. The three of them were recently honored by the American Bar Association and Arkansas Access to Justice for their dedication to public service.

You may be asking yourself, “how did they manage to reach so many qualifying clients without getting burnt out?” Well, Cliff, Mary, and Paul are part of a community of 121 volunteer attorneys active on the American Bar Association’s Arkansas website, ar.freelegalanswers.org. The Free Legal Answers platform (FLA) removes the time-consuming barriers that typically dissuade attorneys from pro bono involvement. There is no scheduling, no client intake, no driving, and no waiting. When you feel like contributing, you simply logon to the website, browse the questions by topic or location and pick one to answer.

Cliff McKinney was one of the first attorneys to register for the site back in 2016. On top of his busy practice as a transactional attorney at Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC, he has still made time to help out roughly 250 people through the FLA website. According to Cliff, “many people turn to [the site] because they have a question that is simple for an attorney to answer but can make a world of difference to them. All attorneys have been given much, and we all have an obligation to give back.”

Paul Bowen is no stranger to public interest work. He started his career as a legal services attorney before going on to work for the state. Paul had this to say about his FLA experience: “I think it is an efficient way for people who might not otherwise have access to legal advice to get their questions answered without having to make an appointment, find transportation or run the risk of feeling intimidated by the trappings of a law office. As for me, I find it a convenient way to provide legal advice to poor folks on my schedule. Further, the fact that the volunteer lawyers are anonymous is attractive to some lawyers who might otherwise be reluctant to take part in pro bono activities. It has been an absolute joy to participate in the program and I look forward to sticking with it as long as they will have me.”

Mary Green recommends that “attorneys who are retired or have a limited practice strongly consider signing up.” She explains that “it is a way to meet the obligation to provide pro bono services with minimal time spent. It also keeps you sharp as questions are asked in all areas of law. Researching the issues is great brain exercise!” Pursuant to Rule 4 of the Rules for Minimum Continuing Legal Education, attorneys can claim one hour of credit for every three hours of pro bono work, with a maximum of three hours of credit per CLE year. Mary Green notes this as one benefit of the site. “If you need CLE hours, Free Legal Answers also provides that.”

Twice a month, Access to Justice hosts one-hour-long virtual clinics where law students and attorneys team up to answer questions posted to the site. Mary enjoys participating in these clinics. “It is very rewarding to have [law students] participate in answering questions. You can maybe teach them something about the real practice of law. I enjoy meeting all these new potential attorneys.”

You can also make a significant difference through the FLA program. Even if you are only able to answer a handful of questions a year, your contribution will play a role in increasing access to justice for all Arkansans. Register today at ar.freelegalanswers.org.

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Green's pro bone-o assistant, Brenneman and Green Abby Brenneman is the Program Coordinator for Arkansas Access to Justice

Attorney Disciplinary Actions

Final actions from January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022, by the Committee on Professional Conduct. Summaries prepared by the Office of Professional Conduct (OPC). Full text documents are available online through the Judiciary website by checking under “Opinions and Disciplinary Decisions” using the following link: https://www.arcourts.gov/ professional-conduct/opinions. [The “Model” Rules of Professional Conduct are for conduct prior to May 1, 2005. The “Arkansas” Rules are in effect from May 1, 2005.]

REPRIMAND: CLIFFORD, EUGENE PATRICK, of Little Rock, ABN: 2012100, in Committee Case No. CPC-2019-013, on a complaint referred by Circuit Judge Cathleen Compton, by Consent Findings & Order issued March 24, 2022, for violations of AR Rules 3.4(c) and 8.4(d), was Reprimanded, ordered to pay restitution of $836.00, and assessed a fine of $200.00 and costs of $50.00, for his conduct in this matter. Clifford represented a client in a domestic relations case before Judge Compton. Attorneys for both sides agreed to a trial date for a final hearing. Days prior to the hearing, Clifford contacted opposing counsel regarding a continuance. Opposing counsel advised there would be an objection as his client was already en route from out of state. Judge Compton denied Clifford’s motion as the two sides were not able to come to an agreement. Despite the denial of the first request for continuance, Clifford filed a second motion for continuance, adding that he was getting married in Puerto Rico. On January 10, 2018, opposing counsel appeared in court with his client, and attorney John Stratford appeared with Clifford’s client. Stratford told Judge Compton he was appearing only on the second Motion to Continue and was not prepared to present the case. Judge Compton continued the hearing and later ordered Clifford to pay the opposing party’s requested attorneys’ fees and expenses. Judge Compton referred Clifford to the Office of Professional Conduct regarding this matter.

CAUTION: MUKE, IRIS L., of Clarksville, ABN: 2003119, in Committee Case No. CPC2021-029, on a complaint by former client, Anita Daniel, by Findings & Order issued March 24, 2022, for violation of AR Rule 1.1, was Cautioned for her conduct in this matter. Muke represented Anita Daniel and Robert Mitchell in matters relating to the estate of Anita’s brother and related real property issues. Muke’s errors in multiple pleadings rendered Daniel’s and Mitchell’s claims unsuccessful. Anita hired a new attorney and sued Muke for malpractice, and Muke entered into an Agreed Judgment to pay Daniel and Mitchell approximately $200,000.

CLIFFORD, EUGENE PATRICK, of Little Rock, ABN: 2012100, in Committee Case No. CPC-2019-015, by Consent Findings & Order issued March 24, 2022, for violation of AR Rule 8.1(b), was Cautioned and assessed a fine of $100.00 and costs of $50.00, for his conduct in this matter. The Office of Professional Conduct contacted Clifford multiple times regarding the investigation of a grievance, and Clifford failed to respond to OPC’s requests. ■

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John David Coulter

of Little Rock died on April 22, 2022, at the age of 55. John graduated with a degree in History from Reed College in Portland, OR, in 1992. John briefly attended theological seminary at the University of Chicago before deciding to become a lawyer. He graduated with honors from Boston College Law School in 1998 and returned to Arkansas to clerk for U.S. District Judge Billy Roy Wilson. He was a partner at the Rose Law Firm with stops at Kutak Rock and James, Carter and Coulter before becoming a partner at McMath Woods where he continued to practice until the end of December 2021. John was a strong advocate for a wide range of civil rights and was dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients. He received many honors and awards during both his career and years of volunteer service.

Kaneaster Hodges, Jr.

of Newport, died March 23, 2022, at the age of 83. He graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 1960. Kaneaster entered Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University graduating magna cum laude in 1963. In 1964, Kaneaster decided to follow in his beloved father's footsteps moving to Fayetteville to attend the University of Arkansas School of Law. Following law school, Kaneaster, Jr. joined his father, Kaneaster Hodges, Sr. and brother, David Hodges, in Newport at the Hodges, Hodges, and Hodges Firm. He also served as the Newport City Attorney and the Jackson County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney from 1967 to 1974.

Judge Sidney H.

McCollum of Little Rock died on April 13, 2022, at the age of 82. Sid graduated from Hendrix College and earned a Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt Law School. Upon graduation, Sid served as chief clerk for the Hon. Gordon Young of the U.S. District Court, served in the U.S. Attorney's Office and eventually went to work for the Wright Lindsey Jennings firm in Little Rock. In 1989, Sid was appointed by then Gov. Bill Clinton to serve as judge to the 19th District Court of the State of Arkansas, a position to which he was later elected, and served until 1994. After years of private practice and on the bench, he dedicated the next chapter of his life helping others avoid the courts. As a pioneer in the field of mediation, Sid founded ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution), helping hundreds of clients find solutions to their differences.

Steve L. Riggs of Little Rock died March 18, 2022, at the age of 75. Steve graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock before attending the University of Texas Law School earning his Juris Doctor (JD). He had a distinguished law career in private practice and the corporate world. Steve left House, Holmes, and Jewel as a partner to become Vice President, Secretary, and General Council for Arkansas Power & Light. He returned to private practice and retired as a partner with Dover, Dixon, Horne.

Jean Dawson

Stockburger Smith of Little Rock died March 28, 2022, at the age of 86. Jean was a 1958 graduate of Auburn University. Jean received a Master of Social Work from Tulane University in 1962 and her Juris Doctor from U.A. Little Rock School of Law in 1979, practicing with the Mitchell Williams Law Firm in Little Rock. Her background in social work was essential to her practice of law, and vice versa, saying, “I had to go to law school to be able to do social work.” She was a member of many professional and civic organizations.

Judge John F. Stroud,

Jr. of Texarkana died March 27, 2022, at the age of 90. He attended Hendrix College before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force where he became a jet fighter pilot and served during the Korean War. John completed his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Arkansas in 1959. His legal career was long and distinguished, beginning as an associate with the firm Smith & Sanderson, and later as a founding partner in Smith, Stroud, McClerkin, Dunn & Nutter, where he spent the remainder of his private law practice. He was appointed by Governor Jim Guy Tucker to the Arkansas Court of Appeals, where he would serve a total of nine years, including four as Chief Judge. His many accomplishments and awards included being elected Texarkana City Attorney and President of the Arkansas Bar Association, and receiving the C.E. Palmer Award—Texarkana’s highest civic engagement recognition. In 2016, he received the Golden Gavel Award from the Arkansas Bar Association for his long and distinguished legal career.

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Memorials and Honoraria

The Arkansas Bar Foundation acknowledges with grateful appreciation the receipt of the following memorial, honoraria and scholarship contributions received during the period February 1, 2022, through April 30, 2022.

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In MeMory of ShAron fortenBerry Rosalind and Kirby Mouser

In MeMory of Judge eugene “KAyo” hArrIS Judy and Glenn Vasser

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In MeMory of Judge dewAIn w. hodge, Sr. Melissa and Joel Johnson

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In MeMory of george pIKe, Jr. Jeffrey and Lester McKinley

In MeMory of SteVe rIggS Betsy and Cyril Hollingsworth

In MeMory of Judge VAnn SMIth Stephen Engstrom Hyden, Miron & Foster, PLLC Sharon and David Goodson Judith M. Johnson Judge Shawn Johnson Jeffrey and Lester McKinley Judge James M. Moody Kathy and Bobby Roberts Donna Kay and Judge Charles Yeargan

In MeMory of Judge John Stroud, Jr. Winford L. Dunn Nancy and Judge John Fogleman Donis B. Hamilton Betsy and Cyril Hollingsworth Jeffrey and Lester McKinley R. Gary Nutter Hayden and Gordon S. Rather, Jr. William B. Roberts Charles D. Roscopf Brian Rosenthal Jan and Jim Sprott Sharon and Fred Ursery Judy and Glenn Vasser Judge Bill Wilson and Judge Cathi Compton Tom Womack

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