Our Experience and Dedicated Attorneys
Jose Ruiz
Jose Ruiz graduated cum laude from the University of Arkansas School of Law where he served as the Articles Editor for the Arkansas Law Notes journal and was a member of the University of Arkansas School of Law Trial Team. He also served as Vice-Chair for the Board of Advocates and coached the University of Arkansas Undergraduate Mock Trial Team. Prior to law school, Jose obtained his bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. Before joining our team, he clerked at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Arkansas, County Prosecutor’s office, and Clark Law Firm, PLLC. During his spare time, Jose enjoys going to the gym, rooting for his favorite sports teams, and seeing as many Broadway productions that come to town.
Ezra Smith
Ezra Smith graduated cum laude from the University of Arkansas School of Law where he served as Communications and Staff Editor for the Arkansas Law Notes Journal and as student representative to the American Bar Association. He also won the 2018 Altheimer Moot Court Competition, alongside his classmate Jake Holmes, and received awards for superior oral advocacy in both the 2018 Altheimer and the 2019 Boston Regional Moot Court Competitions. Ezra also worked as a student clerk for U.S. Federal District Judge Timothy Brooks during his third year of law school. Prior to law school, Ezra studied International Relations and Arabic at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Before joining our team, Ezra worked at the law firm of Wales Comstock, representing motor carriers in personal injury cases. In his free time, Ezra enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, Alyssa, exercising, camping, floating, hiking, or reading history.
John Andrew Ellis
Drew has practiced law since 1999 and has extensive litigation experience representing clients in injury and death claims and eminent domain cases. He currently practices at our Little Rock office, having previously practiced for 19 years at The Boswell Law Firm in Bryant, and before that, as a deputy prosecutor in Saline County. He graduated from Catholic High School for Boys in Little Rock in 1991, graduated cum laude from the University of the South—Sewanee, Tennessee, in 1995, and from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville in 1999, afterwards writing the top paper on the Arkansas Bar Examination. Drew is licensed in both state and federal court and has membership in the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, the Pulaski and Saline County Bar Associations, and the Arkansas Bar Association, where he is a tenured member of the House of Delegates. In his free time, Drew can be seen pumping iron in the gym, riding his bicycle everywhere he can, and performing onstage at local community theaters throughout Central Arkansas.
Drew Carnahan
Drew Carnahan graduated cum laude from the University of Arkansas School of Law and was licensed to practice law in 2023. During law school, Drew served on the Board of Advocates as co-chair of the William H. Sutton Barrister’s Union Trial Competition and was a finalist in the Ben J. Altheimer Moot Court Competition. Drew also worked as a teaching assistant for Legal Research and Writing and served on a trial court traveling team for the law school. Prior to law school, Drew obtained his bachelor’s degree in Finance from Arkansas State University. In his spare time, Drew enjoys traveling, playing pickleball, reading, and watching Survivor.
Grant Jones
Grant W. Jones, a Bentonville, Arkansas native, graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2024, earning Dean’s List honors. In his third year, he served as a Member of the Board of Advocates and won first place with his partner in the William H. Sutton Barrister’s Union Trial Competition, where he also received the Odom Law Firm Best Overall Advocate Award and the Best Closing Argument Award. During his second year, Grant represented the University of Arkansas on the Travel Trial Team, which competed nationally. In his first year, he coached the University’s Undergraduate Mock Trial Team, having previously served as President and where he earned recognition as one of the region’s top Undergraduate Mock Trial Attorneys. Prior to joining LeVar Law, Grant clerked for Mostyn Prettyman, PLLC, and LeVar Law, where he was certified by the Arkansas Supreme Court to practice law as a student. In his free time, Grant enjoys spending time with his two dogs, Rose and Daisy, his fiancé, Anna, and cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Legal Support Staff
Andrea Garner
Andrea has been working as a litigation specialist for the past 6 years and has worked with Alan LeVar since 2010. She has prepared documents and discovery in complex litigation involving car collisions, large truck collisions, motorcycle and pedestrian versus car collisions. She has also assisted with wrongful death litigation, premises liability litigation and various other personal injury cases. Andrea graduated from Henderson State University in 2007 with a BA in Political Science. She currently resides in Arkadelphia with her husband and five Labrador dog-children.
LeeAnn Rhodes
LeeAnn Rhodes is one of our Case Managers at our Arkadelphia Office. Before joining our team she spent over 10+ years in the pharmacy field dealing with medical and insurance-related claims. LeeAnn is also a licensed insurance producer in Arkansas, which is a great benefit to our office. LeeAnn has a passion for great customer service and will try her hardest to bring joy to everyone she meets. LeeAnn currently resides in Gurdon with her husband Kirk and their 3 kids, 2 pigs, and 1 squirrel dog. In her free time, she enjoys decorating, fishing, hunting, and attending her children’s sports activities.
Valeria Torres
Valeria is a case manager. She graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a double major in graphic design and psychology. She has four nieces who she adores! She enjoys hammocking, hidden swimming holes, and bonfires with family and friends.
Ann Hughes
Ann Hughes is a Case Manager at our Arkadelphia office. Before joining our team, she spent over 18+ years as a licensed property and casualty insurance producer in Arkansas. Ann’s eagerness to provide great customer service is always her top priority. In her free time Ann enjoys spending time with her family, camping and travel.
Ana Vasquez
Ana joined our team in January as an intern and later transitioned to case manager. She is a student at Henderson State University majoring in Public Administration and Spanish. In her spare time, she enjoys catching up on new tv shows, watching movies, reading, doing puzzles, and spending time with her family.
Ginger Overturf
Ginger Overturf is a case manager. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with degrees in psychology and sociology. Before joining our team, Ginger spent 5+ years in medical billing, and has also worked as an executive director for a non-profit organization. Ginger loves helping others. She and her husband, Mark, have 3 kids and 1 daughter-in-law. Ginger enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and cooking.
Terri Bailey
Terri heads up our New Client Team and manages our Little Rock office. She loves meeting new people and really enjoys getting to know our prospective new clients. She has been married to her sweetheart for 30 years. She is the mother to two of the “sweetest boys ever”. They are now grown men with families of their own. Terri, or Honey as she is called by her 2 grandsons, loves spending time with family and friends. She is an avid movie goer and has been known to binge a series or two on Netflix.
Makenzie Grider
Makenzie Grider is a sophomore at Ouachita Baptist University double majoring in Political Science and Criminal Justice. In her free time she enjoys boat-riding on the river, spending time with family, and playing with her two dogs.
Jesi Childres
Jesi Childres is one of our Case Managers at our Arkadelphia Office. She has 5+ years experience in the personal injury legal field, along with a Bachelors in Criminal Justice. Jesi is also a licensed life insurance producer in Arkansas. Jesi currently resides in Gurdon with her husband Buck and their 2 kids, 4 cats, and 3 dogs. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering in her church, homeschooling her kids, cooking and baking, and attending her kids’ extra curricular activities.
Ardia McCree
Ardia McCree has over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has dedicated her career to ensuring that patients receive the care they need when navigating the complexities of insurance claims. She fosters relationships with health care professionals, patients and insurance professionals that makes the process much smoother. Ardia is a valuable liaison with the community and a strong advocate for our clients. She is the mother of two adult children and lives in the city of Little Rock.
Swenson Bailey
Swenson is part of our intake team. He is a husband to a beautiful wife, and a father to two handsome boys. He is currently studying computer science, and in his off time he loves listening to audiobooks.
Wayne Buchanan
Wayne Buchanan is an investigator with LeVar Law. He graduated from Florida A&M in 1979 with a degree in accounting. He has 35 years in the automotive industry. In his spare time he enjoys listening to jazz music.
