2006 Special Education Due Process Hearing Officers
Dr. Bob Doyle
2402 Wildwood Avenue, Suite 140
Sherwood, AR 72120
Phone: 501-771-4442
Fax: 501-992-0138
Education:
B.A. (Psychology) Belmont University
Ph.D. (Psychology) Texas Tech University
Doctoral Internship: VA Medical Center, UAMS Medical Center
Doctoral Dissertation: The Effects of Distraction and Attention Deficits Among
Children with Learning Disabilities on a Vigilance Task
License:
Psychologist #77-3P
Experience:
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Current Employer:
Clinical Practice
Hearing Officer for Rehabilitation Services
Behavior Management Systems
2402 Wildwood Avenue, Suite 140
Sherwood, AR 72120
Phone: (501) 771-4442
Fax: (501) 992-0138
Michael McCauley
P.O. Box 695
Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: 479-273-2334
Fax: 479-273-5100
Education:
B.S.E. (English and Communication) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
M. Ed. (Special Education) University of Central Arkansas
J.D. University of Arkansas School of Law
Experience:
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Regional Supervisor for MR-DDS, working with community boards and
public school systems to develop community based educational programs for
school-aged students with developmental disabilities.
Served as Executive Director of the Sunshine School in Searcy, Arkansas,
directing multi-county program for children and adults with developmental
disabilities.
Community provider representative on the commission that rewrote the
Arkansas Child Welfare Standards.
Administrative Coordinator for the North Arkansas Human Services System,
supervising 80+ medical professionals in a regional human services center and
developed a long-term treatment program for juveniles age 12 to 17.
Current Employer:
McCauley and Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 695
Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: (479) 273-2334
Fax: (479) 273-5100
Jim Ammel
S. Shackleford Road, Suite 300
Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: 501-225-6375
Fax: 501-225-4020
Education:
B.A. (Psychology) Dickinson College
M.S. (Psychology) Western Illinois University
J.D. UALR Bowen School of Law
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Current Employer:
Licensed Psychological Examiner: School District, Community Mental
Health Center, Private Psychiatric Hospital, State Youth Division
Instruction of Personnel Management
Attorney (Specialization in mediation and dispute resolution and Social
Security Disability)
Hearing Officer for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Investigator for Psychology Licensing Board
Licensed Attorney in Private Practice
900 S. Shackleford Road, Suite 300
Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: (501) 225-6375
Fax: (501) 225-4020
Beth Levi
14209 Longtree Drive
Little Rock, AR 72212
Phone: (501)-228-6865
Education:
Experience:
J.D. Harvard Law School, Cum Laude
A.B. Princeton University, Cum Laude
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UALR Bowen School of Law- Adjunct Professor- Teach course in
Juvenile Law
Legal Aid Society of Rockland County, Inc. -Staff Attorney/Training
Director- Represented children in Family Court proceedings including
delinquency, child in need of supervision, custody, visitation, child
support, etc.
Rosenberg & Schapiro, P.C.- Senior Litigation Associate
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Massachusetts Department of the Attorney General- Assistant Attorney
General
Current Employer: UALR Bowen School of Law
1201 McMath Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72202-5142
Phone: (501) 324-9939
Fax: (501) 324-9911
Leroy Blankenship
10 S. Joplin Loop #4
Russellville, AR 72801-4562
Office/Fax: 479-967-0160
Education:
Experience:
B.S. (Accounting) Arkansas State University
J.D. University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
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General Law Practice
Circuit Judge 16th Judicial District
General Law Practice
State Representative Arkansas General Assembly
Prosecuting Attorney 3rd Judicial District
Current Employer: Licensed Attorney in Private Practice
10 S. Joplin Loop #4
Russellville, AR 72801-4562
Phone/Fax: (479) 967-0160
Angela Echols
P.O. Box 1620
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71902-1620
Phone: (501) 321-2222
Fax: (501) 624-0533
Education:
Experience:
J.D. UALR Bowen School of Law, with honors
B.A. (English) University of Central Arkansas, Magna Cum Laude
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Bachelor & Newell- Associate in a three-attorney law firm providing legal
counsel to plaintiffs in preparation of trial and/or settlement. Interview
witnesses, propound and respond to discovery, take and defend
depositions, preparation of pre-trial briefs and jury instructions.
Arkansas Public Entities Risk Management Association (APERMA)Associate providing legal defense to over 90 cities and counties
throughout the State of Arkansas
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Current Employer: Bachelor & Newell, Attorneys at Law
211 Hobson Avenue
P.O. Box 1620
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71902-1620
Phone: (501) 321-2222
Fax: (501) 624-0533
Jim Akins
8406 J.F. Kennedy, Suite 5
Sherwood, AR 72120
Phone: (501) 834-2070
Fax: (501) 833-3884
Education:
Experience:
J.D. UALR Bowen School of Law, with honors
B.A. (English) University of Central Arkansas, Magna Cum Laude
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Akins Law Firm- Private practice with an emphasis on business practice,
regulatory matters, estates and probate. Represent clients before numerous
administrative hearings. Represent local businesses in areas such as
employment, contracts, transactions, regulatory compliance, including
compliance with special education and DHS requirements as needed.
Southland Health Associates, Inc.-General counsel, provided full
corporate legal serviced to multi-state corporation which provided billing,
consulting and regulatory services to home health agencies.
Home Health Services of America and Arkansas Coalition for the
Handicapped-Provided advocate training in special education services and
requirements and in regulations applicable to PL94-142.
Assistant Attorney General for the State of Arkansas
Current Employer: Akins Law Firm, Attorney at Law
8406 J.F. Kennedy
Sherwood, AR 72120
Phone: (501) 834-2070
Fax: (501) 833-3884
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