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UALR LAW MAGAZINE PROFILES JUSTICE DANIELSON The Bowen law school can count on its graduates. In ways small and large, to attend events and mentor new students and serve on committees and make donations, Bowen graduates stand behind their school. The quiet, dignified gentleman who is a walking model for the description above is the newest member of the Arkansas Supreme Court, Associate Justice Paul Danielson. Justice Danielson, an active member of the Bowen Law Alumni Board, is the soul of professional ethics for law students looking for someone to emulate. He and his wife Betsy both graduated from the Little Rock law school during the years of affiliation with UA-Fayetteville. Elizabeth "Betsy" Danielson, a Logan County native, has been an administrative law judge based in Fort Smith for the Arkansas Workers Compensation Commission and was also appointed to the state Court of Appeals by then-Governor Bill Clinton. Since beginning his term on the Supreme Court, Justice Danielson became interested in technology in the courtroom and received approval from the entire Court for an exploratory committee to move toward electronic filing, resulting in attorneys now having the choice of filing briefs electronically with both the Supreme Court and the Arkansas Court of Appeals. He has also proposed a Pilot Program in Mediation at the appellate level, which if approved will be managed through the Arkansas Dispute Resolution Commission. When asked about his legal career, Justice Danielson
recalls that at agel4, he became acquainted with a few attorneys and
decided that he wanted a career in law. "It's what I worked for,
stayed after, and it happened," Danielson said. Judge Danielson
served four years in the U.S. Air Force, entering law school here while
still stationed at the Little Rock Air Force Base. Earning his J.D.
with honors, Judge Danielson also was on Law Review and clerked for
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Frank Holt after graduation. He went
on to the private practice of law in Fort Smith, eventually settling
in nearby Booneville, his wife's hometown. It was in Booneville that
they brought up son Erik, now also an attorney, and it was there that
he served for eight years as deputy prosecuting attorney and as Booneville
city attorney. It also was in His performance as Circuit Judge was recognized when he was named Outstanding Trial Judge of the Year by the Arkansas Trial Lawyer Association in 2003. ATLA announced that Danielson was chosen because he exemplified experience gained in a diverse private practice, practical knowledge and insight from broad-based community involvement and a background that nurtured other outstanding attorneys and judges. Attorneys commenting on Danielson's years as Circuit judge say that he's always practiced the highest standards whatever position he occupies. He always went out of his way to work with all the attorneys and to resolve disputes, they report. One colleague remarked, "As a judge, he was always real patient and took a lot of time with new attorneys. He always tried to encourage them." Justice Danielson is quite the sportsman. He was a star high school pitcher who once threw a "perfect game". He also was on the tennis team at Florida State University and has continued his tennis playing. The Justice is also a low handicap golfer and has participated in many tournaments throughout Arkansas. Danielson has served as Arkansas Judicial Council
member, past chairman and a member of the Supreme Court Liaison Committee,
member of the Arkansas Bar Association Liaison Committee and the Legislative
Liaison Committee. He is a Fellow of the Arkansas Bar Foundation. "One
of my beliefs is the secret to happiness is reaching your full potential,
and serving on the Supreme Court is a real privilege. I feel like you
ought to push the envelope — if you have the chance to reach the
top of your field, you should go for it," Justice Danielson said. John Stroud to Chair Danielson Re-Election Campaign To read more >> click here
News from prior campaign Ex-Circuit Court Judge Begins New Position When he was 14, Paul Danielson hung around some attorneys — and discovered that he wanted a career in law. “It’s what I worked for, stayed after, and it happened,” Danielson said. A University of Arkansas Law School graduate, he was admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 1975. Now 60, Danielson has a wide range of legal experience. He’s clerked at the state Supreme Court, run a private practice, joined a larger firm, served as a prosecutor and city attorney and presided as a circuit judge. On Jan. 3, the former 15th Judicial District circuit
judge was sworn in as Position 5 associate justice on the Arkansas Supreme
Court. Danielson said he’ll be serving the remaining two years of Chief Justice Hannah’s eight-year term while Hannah serves the balance of the previous chief justice’s term. Danielson plans to seek re-election in two years. And if the opportunity arose for a seat at the nation’s highest court, he said, he’d jump at it. “One of my beliefs is the secret to happiness is reaching your full potential, and serving on the Supreme Court is a real privilege. I feel like you ought to push the envelope — if you have the chance to reach the top of your field, you should go for it,” Danielson said. Danielson’s colleagues would contend that he’s always practiced the highest standards whatever position he occupies. Twelfth Judicial District Circuit Judge Jim Spears has known Danielson since Danielson began practicing law in Fort Smith in the late 1970s. Spears said Danielson opened a practice with a friend, Tony Skogen, and the pair was doing well. A couple of years into the practice, Danielson and Skogen joined a larger firm operated by Tom Harper Jr., Walton Maurras and others. Then Skogen went to work for the phone company, and Danielson moved to Booneville, his wife’s hometown. “The next thing I know, he’s running for judge, ... and he was a great trial judge. He was even awarded Outstanding Trial Judge of the Year,” Spears said. The Arkansas Trial Lawyer Association gave Danielson that honor in 2003. According to an article that ran then in the ATLA Docket, the association’s magazine, Danielson was chosen because he exemplified all the common denominators found in previous award winners: Experience gained in a diverse private practice, practical knowledge and insight from broad-based community involvement and a background that nurtured other outstanding attorneys and judges. Danielson’s family abounds with attorneys and judges. His wife, Elizabeth “Betsy” Danielson, has been an administrative law judge based in Fort Smith for the Arkansas Workers Compensation Commission since 1993, taking over Spears’ former position, Spears said. She had also been appointed to the state Court of Appeals by then Gov. Bill Clinton, he said. Betsy Danielson’s father was Paul X. Williams, an 18-year chancery judge in the former 14th Chancery Judicial District that encompassed Logan, Scott, Perry and Yell counties. The Danielsons’ son, Erik Danielson, is an attorney in private practice in Booneville. Betsy Danielson’s brothers, John and Paul X. Williams Jr., are attorneys, as is Danielson’s brother, David Danielson. Danielson graduated with honors in 1975 from the UA School of Law, where he served on the Honors Council and the Law Review. After graduation, Danielson said, he had the privilege of clerking for Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Frank Holt. “I really enjoyed it, and had in the back of my mind that if the opportunity ever arose there, I’d go for it,” Danielson said. Danielson was in private practice for 18 years. He served for eight years as deputy prosecuting attorney in the 6th and 15th judicial districts, and he served as Booneville city attorney before being elected in 1994 to the 15th Judicial District circuit judge seat. The 15th district encompasses Logan, Scott, Conway and Yell counties — an area, the ATLA article points out, that stretches 110 miles east to west. Danielson served three terms as circuit judge, including serving as the district’s administrative circuit judge. Two years ago, Danielson ran unsuccessfully in a three-person race for the Position 4 Supreme Court justice seat. “As a circuit judge, I really do think the 15th District is a good district in which to be a judge,” Danielson said. He’s especially proud of the successful Drug Court he helped establish in Logan, Scott and Conway counties. Spears said Danielson is “honest as the day is long,” “real personal,” “very congenial,” “solid and a good family man,” but his personality tends more to the serious. Fifth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Tom Tatum Jr. and his father and a predecessor in the elected office, Tom Tatum Sr., almost echoed Spears’ assessment. Tatum Jr. said he’s practiced in Danielson’s courtroom since he began practicing law in 1994. “As a judge, he was always real patient and took a lot of time with new attorneys. ... He always tried to encouraged them,” Tatum Jr. said. Danielson always went out of his way to work with all the attorneys and to resolve disputes, he said. Tatum Sr. said he’s worked with Danielson since 1978 when Danielson was a deputy prosecuting attorney working for him in Scott County. Danielson is conscientious and very attentive to details, and he always knew his paperwork was in order, Tatum Sr. said. As a deputy prosecutor, he basically handled Scott County. As for his Supreme Court position, Danielson said, “I felt like this would be a good way to complete my career. I’ve served on the trial bench, and I feel this is a good way to give back to the community.” Asked what he sees as his role, Danielson said, “We hear the appeals. We’re the court of last resort. I feel with my background and experience, I’ve prepared myself to deal with some of the most important cases heard in Arkansas.” Danielson has served as Arkansas Judicial Council member, past chairman and a member of the Supreme Court Liaison Committee, member of the Arkansas Bar Association Liaison Committee and the Legislative Liaison Committee. Danielson Sworn in As Supreme Court Justice By John Lyon, Arkansas News Bureau - January 9, 2007 LITTLE ROCK — Newly elected Justice Paul
Danielson of Booneville was sworn in Wednesday as Danielson, a former District 15 circuit judge,
was elected to the court in a nonpartisan election in May. Also sworn in Wednesday were Justice Donald
Corbin, who won re-election to the court in a race In a brief speech, Danielson, 60, thanked the
people of Arkansas for electing him. He said he began “At that time, I never dreamed that I would one day be on this court,” he said. Danielson made an unsuccessful bid for a Supreme
Court seat in 2004. In last year’s election, he Danielson was first elected circuit judge in
1995. He was named Outstanding Trial Judge of the Year He is the son-in-law of the late U.S. District Judge Paul X. Williams of Booneville. Justice Danielson brings small town values to Ark. Supreme Court by Rob Luke, legalnewsline.com - January 8, 2007 LITTLE ROCK -- Paul Danielson, Arkansas's most recently sworn-in Supreme Court Justice, could probably win the "least likely to stir up controversy" award even in his first week at the new bench. Sixty-year-old Danielson, of rural Booneville, was elected last May and took his seat on the Supreme Court last week after serving 11 years as a former District 15 Circuit Judge. He was named Arkansas's Outstanding Trial Judge of the Year for 2002-03 and then launched an unsuccessful run for the Supreme Court in 2004. As a son of the rural Arkansas soil, Danielson told the Paris (Ark.) Express he would bring "a little different perspective than some of the other justices". Danielson won last May's non-partisan judicial election running against Appeals Court Judge Wendell Griffen of Little Rock, by a surprisingly easy margin of 57 percent to 43 percent. Griffen, from Little Rock, had the higher profile and was considered more experienced but also made controversial statements and proclaimed his intention to continue speaking out on political issues even if elected. Danielson himself noted that he had bucked a trend in Arkansas judicial elections because "candidates from the central part of the state are [generally] elected because of the large amount of voters" residing there, he told the Express. Sixty-seven of the state's 75 counties gave a majority to Danielson, including the five most densely-populated. He won outlying Yell and Logan counties by 87.15 percent and 86.9 percent respectively. New State Supreme Court Justice Takes Oath of Office by John Lyon, Arkansas News Bureau - January 4, 2007 Newly elected Justice Paul Danielson of Booneville was sworn in Wednesday as the newest member of the Arkansas Supreme Court. Danielson, a former District 15 circuit judge, was elected to the court in a nonpartisan election in May. He defeated state Court of Appeals Judge Wendall Griffen to win the seat formerly held by justice Betty Dickey, who was prohibited from running for the position because she was an appointee. Also sworn in Wednesday were Justice Donald Corbin, who won re-election to the court in a race against Maumelle District Court Judge Roger Harrod, and Justices Robert Brown and Annabelle Clinton Ember, who were unopposed for re-election. In a brief speech, Danielson, 60, thanked the people of Arkansas for electing him. He said he began his career 31 years ago as a law clerk for state Supreme Court Justice Frank Holt. "At that time, I never dreamed that I would one day be on this court," he said. Danielson made ann unsuccessful bid for a Supreme Court seat in 2004. In last year's election, he received 57 percent of the vaote and Griffen received 43 percent. Danielson was first elected circuit court judge in 1995. He was named Outstanding Trial Judge of the Year for 2002-03 by the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. He is the son-in-law of the late U.S. District Judge Paul X. Williams of Booneville. Danielson installed on
top court Arkansas Democrat-Gazette -January 4, 2007 New Supreme Court Justice Paul Danielson was sworn in Wednesday in the Supreme Court courtroom. Taking the oath for new eight-year terms were veteran justices Robert Brown, Donald Corbin and Annabelle Clinton Imber. They returned to the bench after winning re-election in May. Danielson, 61, a resident of Booneville, spent 11 years as a circuit judge in Arkansas' 15th Judicial Circuit. In May he defeated Appeals Court Judge Wendell Griffen in a race for the Supreme Court Position 5 seat vacated by Justice Betty Dickey. Appointed by Gov. Mike Huckabee to serve out the justice position previously held by current Chief Justice Jim Hannah, Dickey was prevented from running for the seat. The position 5 term expires in 2008, at which point the seat will again be up for election. Corbin, 68, a resident of Little Rock, was sworn in for his third term on the court. In May he defeated Maumelle District Judge Roger Harrod to win the new term. Imber, 56, of North Little Rock, joined the court in 1997. Brown, 65, of Little Rock, joined the court in 1990. Brown and Imber ran unopposed in May's judicial election. The justices were sworn in by Hannah in a room packed with family members, attorneys, and judges of all levels. After taking the oath of office, Danielson was presented a black juducial robe by two judicial colleagues from the 15th circuit, comprising Logan, Yell and Scott counties. Oath of Office Ceremony Click to view Swearing in Program Danielson set for Supreme Calling – Booneville Democrat December 27, 2006
Statewide Results by County per Associated Press click here. Griffen concedes race to Danielson Appeals Court Judge Wendell Griffen said Thursday that he had conceded defeat in his race for the Supreme Court’s Position 5 and has congratulated his opponent, 15th Judicial District Circuit Judge Paul Danielson. “I talked to Judge Danielson this morning, congratulated him on his victory and wished him well,” Griffen said Thursday. With 2,457 of 2,515 precincts reporting, the
unofficial results from The Associated Press were: Griffen of Little Rock had declined to admit defeat Wednesday, saying problems with voting machines made him doubt the unofficial voting results. But he said Thursday that Danielson’s lead would be impossible for him to overcome, despite the problems counting votes in some counties. “The vote margin between me and Judge Danielson simply did not suggest to me that... that was going to be something that I was likely to make up even with the irregularities and concerns about the voting,” Griffen said. The race for Position 5 was one of two contested Supreme Court races on Tuesday’s ballot. Justice Donald Corbin of Little Rock won re-election to his third term in the race for Position 2, defeating Maumelle District Judge Roger Harrod. Danielson of Booneville said Griffen “called me and was very gracious, and thanked me for giving him the opportunity to compete. He said ‘It looks like you’re going to be on the Supreme Court.’” Despite that, Danielson still declined to say he was the winner of the race. He said he wanted to wait until all the votes are officially counted and he is officially declared the winner. Two other justices, Annabelle Clinton Imber and Robert Brown, were not challenged in their re-election bids and retain Position 6 and Position 7 respectively. BY JAKE BLEED ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE May
26, 2006 Largest statewide newspaper endorses Judge Paul Danielson!
The judicial races may be the most important ones on the ballot this time. …the clear choice for Position 5 on the state Supreme Court is Paul Danielson, who's been a circuit judge in Logan County for more than a decade now, conducting the kind of original trials it is the duty of the Supreme Court to review. (He was named Trial Judge of the Year by the state's Trial Lawyers Association not too long ago.) Judge Danielson believes that judges should not only be impartial but appear to be. "Everyone has views and opinions," he explains, "but when judges start expressing those views and opinions, I think it interferes with their image, and people's confidence and trust [in] the judiciary." There's a good reason the goddess of justice wears a blindfold. She's supposed to be concerned only with doing impartial justice-not with playing politics or crowd-pleasing rhetoric or whether a decision will prove popular or not. That's why voters in this election have a great responsibility when they make their choice… Those who want to uphold the dignity and independence of the poor, beleaguered ideal of justice even in these argumentative times will cast their ballots for… Paul Danielson. Published in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Sunday May 14, 2006 View audio/video on Judge Paul Danielson for Supreme Court
In the race for state Supreme Court, we like … and Paul Danielson, on the basis of [their] experience and sense of responsibility. [Both] have upheld the dignity of the law and the independence of the judiciary by campaigning like judges, not politicos out to exploit grievances and please the crowd. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Friday, May 19, 2006 Largest statewide newspaper endorses Judge Paul Danielson! Excerpts from endorsement article: The judicial races may be the most important ones on the ballot this time. …the clear choice for Position 5 on the state Supreme Court is Paul Danielson, who's been a circuit judge in Logan County for more than a decade now, conducting the kind of original trials it is the duty of the Supreme Court to review. (He was named Trial Judge of the Year by the state's Trial Lawyers Association not too long ago.) Judge Danielson believes that judges should not only be impartial but appear to be. "Everyone has views and opinions," he explains, "but when judges start expressing those views and opinions, I think it interferes with their image, and people's confidence and trust [in] the judiciary." There's a good reason the goddess of justice wears a blindfold. She's supposed to be concerned only with doing impartial justice-not with playing politics or crowd-pleasing rhetoric or whether a decision will prove popular or not. That's why voters in this election have a great responsibility when they make their choice… Those who want to uphold the dignity and independence of the poor, beleaguered ideal of justice even in these argumentative times will cast their ballots for… Paul Danielson. Published in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Sunday May 14, 2006 To read more endorsements >> Click here Bulls, bears, and
pols After weeks of candidate interviews that only seemed as if they lasted years, give or take a decade, and what with early primary voting starting tomorrow, it's a good time to play the political market. Remember, think of these politicians as stocks-some hot, some not. Bill Halter. Buy. It's hard to ignore the squirrelly way he got into the race and the whispers of Washingtonian bargaining about his campaign-hopping-from the Guv's race to the Lite Guv's race. Ignore? Heck, it's given him the kind of name recognition his opponents can only dream of. That and those endless TV ads. (We get it: You were a Rhodes Scholar.) But name i.d. and money is a winning combo in a Democratic primary for No. 2. And while there is something undeniably clintonian about on-the-make young men like Halter, he seemed remarkably lifelike the other day at lunch. Mike Hathorn. Sell. You can hear his ambition ticking a block away. But at least it seems to be philosophical ambition (I'm going to defeat evil and change the country!) which isn't as offputting as personal ambition (I'm going to be president some day!). He clearly feels betrayed by Halter and thrown under the bus by Party Bigs, but his put-uponness is embarrassing-13 ethics complaints against Halter alleging 154 violations? He's making the campaign-hopper look persecuted. Tim Wooldridge. Buy. Good guy. Solid legislator. A victim of his own quiet competence in a lieutenant governor's race driven by TV ads and accusations. Jim Holt. Buy. Strictly a political buy, of course. Every time we write an editorial using the words Holt, immigration and demagogue, I imagine him picking up a few more votes in Baxter County. And as experienced as Chuck Banks is and as impressive as Doug Matayo is, half the readers of this column are now asking Chuck Who? Matayo? Is that a Cajun name? Mike Huckabee. Sell. Governor, what are you thinking? After 10 years of sparring with Max Brantley and the Arkansas Times and generally rising above the criticism, now you decide to get some payback? And you do it in the clumsiest, most Times-friendly way. You've given Max an FOI-meets-First-Amendment issue that he can turn into a national crusade. (Which he has.) It occurs at head-scratching Huckabee moments like these that what the Guv needs if he hopes to make a real run at the White House is somebody who'll tell him not just No, but Hell No! Asa Hutchinson. Sell. He's getting nickeled-and dimed by stuff like this critical book by an ex-colleague at Homeland Security, and he needs an issue. We can only hope it's not demagoging about the rural schools. Asa's bigger than that, and more thoughtful. In general, his proposals for education reform are spot on, including more pilot programs for merit pay and more charter schools in the style of the KIPP school in Helena. Which should be the gold standard. Mike Beebe. Hold. As the song goes, Money, money, money, mon-eeeeeey. He gots it-a huge edge over Asa! at last filing report. But he's spending a lot, too. And on what? Beebe also lacks an issue-what does Mike Beebe stand for?-though he may be assuming an air of inevitability. The other day, I actually had a dyed-in-the-vicuna-coat Republican tell me, unprompted, "I don't think Asa can beat him." But it's early yet. Six months out. A political consultant I know estimates the "ardently undecided" in this race at about 22 percent right now: "They haven't been driven to fear one candidate over the other yet." Rod Bryan. Buy. Rod, I owe you a
column, man. Wendell Griffen. Sell. Speaking of selling, I should have sold tickets when Judge Griffen came to the office for an interview on the same day an editorial appeared about his, um, extra-judicial temperament. Griffen took pointed questions from the boss and Bill Simmons and we never saw him sweat. I believe the judge believes what he says he believes-essentially that even a jurist should be able to pop off like Howard Stern on Sirius radio. But headlines about impeachment can't help his prospects for the Supreme Court. Paul Danielson. Buy. See above. He's the other candidate in the race for position 5 on the Supreme Court, the one not making impeachment headlines. House District 37. Buy. It did this cynic's heart good to meet the four Democratic candidates for District 37-aka, the Hillcrest District. Every voter should be blessed with the tough decision of choosing between Kathy Webb, Jesse Gibson, Jerry Larkowski and Jordan Johnson. George W. Bush. Sell. You may take a loss, but dump this stock. He's the poster president for secondterm slump. Maybe we should drop the two terms and go to one, five-year stint. No muss, no fuss, no running for re-election halfway through the first term, and no name-goes-here fatigue in the second. ------ ------Kane Webb is assistant editorial page editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. E-mail him at kwebb@arkansasonline.com. Officials: Drug Court Having An Impact Glenn M. Parrish Nine Months since it's inception, drug court is having a positive impact according to court administrators. Speaking to the Kiwanis Club of Booneville Tuesday, 15th Judicial District Judge Paul Danielson said he has been told by local law enforcement officers that the program is working. Ditto for a once less than optimistic prosecuter. "(A Booneville officer) told me he wouldn't have given a particular person in our drug court much of a chance," said Danielson. "But he said it is making a difference." Tatum is so convinced that the court is worthwhile he now wants a drug court in Yell County. (to read the full article, click here) Booneville judge looking for a seat on Arkansas' high court ARMANDO RIOS Judge Paul Danielson, 60, of Booneville, was in Mountain Home Tuesday campaigning for associate Arkansas supreme court justice. He faces Judge Wendell Griffin in the non-partisan race. He is currently circuit judge in the 15th Judicial District which covers Logan, Scott, Yell and Conway counties, with six courthouses. He hears all types of cases, but primarily criminal cases and some civil cases. (to read the full article, click here) Judge Danielson Formally Files for Arkansas Supreme Court On March 21st Judge Danielson traveled to the Capital in Little Rock to formally file for position 5 on the Arkansas Supreme Court. This is the open Associate Justice position being vacated by Justice Betty Dickey. Judge Danielson has long been an announced candidate for this position and has been trraveling throughout the State to meet with supporters and voters. The election for non-partisan judicial candidates is May 23rd. Lawyers statewide join in support
of Judge Danielson Dear Fellow Attorney: We are contacting you again to ask for your support of Judge Paul Danielson for Associate Justice, Position 5, on the Arkansas Supreme Court. This is the open position held by Betty Dickey who was appointed and cannot run for re-election. As you know, Judge Danielson is well respected in the legal community. With his judicial temperament, knowledge and work ethic we feel he deserves to be a member of the Arkansas Supreme Court. We know you realize the importance of electing the most qualified individual and we need your help now in order to adequately inform the voters of Judge Danielson’s qualifications and experience. We must elect a person who is fair and impartial and who promotes confidence and trust in the judiciary. Judge Danielson is that person. Your financial help and support is essential in order for Judge Danielson to win the May election. If you have already contributed, we thank you and we appreciate your continued support. The maximum contribution per person or business is $2,000.00. We have included a return envelope for your convenience. Additional information on Judge Danielson is available at http://www.electdanielson.com and updates will be posted throughout his campaign. Please take a moment to fill out the envelope and enclose your contribution. You may also contribute online at http://www.electdanielson.com. We are looking forward to having you join us in helping elect Judge Paul Danielson to the Arkansas Supreme Court. Sincerely, Matthew Adlong, Michael L. Allison, James A. Arnold, Laura Atchley, Russell C. Atchley, Eric Berger, Ben Barry, Woody Bassett, Ralph Blagg, Sandra Bradshaw, Herby Branscum, Jr., William Clay Brazil, Robert Bridewell, Richard Bright, Timothy L. Brooks, Jason Browning, Brent Bumpers, John Burnett, Joe Cambiano, Jerry Canfield, Sarah E. Capp, Douglas M. Carson, Ben Caruth, Jack Cherry, Carol Collins, Robert Cohen, II, Kenneth W. Cowan, Michael Daily, Tom Daily, David A. Danielson, Elizabeth Danielson, Erik P. Danielson, Bob Dawson, Jeannie L. Denniston, Kirkman Dougherty, Robert J. Donovan, James Dunham, Gary M. Draper, Jim Dunn, Bill Edwards, Byron Eiseman, Bob Estes, J. Leslie Evitts, III, Carter Fairley, Bill Frye, Cliff Gibson, Joseph F. Gilker, Paul A. Gilker, Allen Gordon, Nathan Gordon, E. Diane Graham, Mike Hale, Wayne Harris, David W. Harrod, Jason Hatfield, Rebecca Hattabaugh, Jason Hays, L. Cody Hayes, Blake Hendrix, Skip Henry, Kevin Hickey, E. Kent Hirsch, R.H. “Buddy” Hixson, Ken Hodges, Bob Honea, Matthew Horan, Mark Horoda, Allan Humphries, John R. Irwin, Seth Irwin, Randy Jackson, Stephen James, Bradley Jesson, Joel Johnson, Glenn Jones, Michael R. Jones, Greg Karber, Roy Beth Kelley, Sean T. Keith, Lee Kirner, Jay Kutchka, Michael Lamoureux, Jeremy Landon, Allen Laws, Hugh R. Laws, Ike Allen Laws, Jr., John Maddox, J. Gregory Magness, S. Walton Maurras, Ronald Metcalf, David Mitchell, Mark Moll, Ken McCulloch, Denise McMilliam, Whitney Moore, M. Edward Morgan, Timothy W. Murdoch, Timothy J. Myers, Steve Napper, C. Ryan Norton, Bobby Odom, Pamela Osment, Pat Ott, R. Chris Parks, Norwood Phillips, John Purtle, Paul S. Rainwater, Jim Rankin, Michael K. Redd, John C. Riedel, Elton Rieves, III, Andy Riner, Jim Robertson, Tom Robertson, Frank E. Shaw, Michael J. Shaw, Don Smith, Doug Smith, Greg Smith, Stephen Smith, Brent Sterling, Scott Strauss, Tom Streetman, John Stroud, Jr., Tom Tatum, Sr., Tom Tatum, II, W.H. Taylor, Rex Terry, Samuel M. Terry, Kent Tester, Jesse Thompson, Danny Thrailkill, Lonnie Turner, Win Trafford, John D. Van Kleef, Bart Virden, Steve Vowell, Wyman R. Wade, Bill Walters, Allen Waters, Jason Watson, Eric Wells, John R. Williams, Tim Williamson, Josh Wisley, Ernie Witt, Alan Wooten, R. Scott Zuerker Danielson Announces For Supreme Court Judge Paul Danielson announced his intention to seek election to the open Position 5 seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court in the nonpartisan judicial election in May 2006. Judge Danielson is currently serving as the Administrative Circuit Judge for the 15th Judicial District, comprising Logan, Scott, Yell and Conway Counties. Danielson, 59, was first elected circuit judge in 1995. In addition to his judicial duties, he is an active member of the Arkansas Judicial Council and is a member and former Chairperson of the Supreme Court Liaison Committee and is a member of the Arkansas Bar Association Liaison Committee, the Legislative Liaison Committee and the Amendment 80 Implementation Committee. He previously served in the U.S. Air Force. The Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA) selected Judge Danielson as the Outstanding Trial Judge of the Year for 2002-2003. Danielson resides in Logan County with his wife, the former Betsy Williams. They have a son, Erik, who recently graduated from the University Of Arkansas School Of Law in Fayetteville. Mrs. Danielson, also an attorney, is the daughter of the late Federal Judge Paul X Williams of Booneville. Danielson said, “I have enjoyed serving as a Circuit Judge for the past ten years in the 15th Judicial District. I would now like to use my experience to serve on the Arkansas Supreme Court. This court decides cases which impact our entire judicial, educational and governmental institutions in Arkansas.” After graduating from the University Of Arkansas School Of Law, Danielson began his career serving as a law clerk for Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Frank Holt. He was an instructor at the University of Arkansas Law School in Little Rock and served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the 6th and 15th Judicial Districts, as Booneville City Attorney and had a private law practice for 18 years.
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