John Holleman - Attorney

John handles complex litigation matters in Arkansas, Texas and Tennessee including Fair Labor Standards Act, oil & gas and catastrophic personal injury litigation. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas in 1962. Admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 1991, Texas and Tennessee in 2000. Education: Arkansas Tech University (B.S. 1984), University of Central Arkansas (M.B.A. 1985), University of Arkansas (J.D. 1990), Tulane University (LL.M. in Environmental Law 1992). John is a member of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. He has two interests—his five year old son, Joshua and his work. He is a former college football player (middle linebacker), college baseball pitcher (who had marginal hitting skills) and light heavyweight boxer (13—11).

Maryna O. Jackson - Attorney

Maryna is a licensed attorney in the State of Arkansas. She primarily focuses on oil & gas matters, the FLSA law, international contracts, adoption, and personal injury. She is a 2009 graduate of the UALR Bowen School of Law.

Maryna was born in the Soviet Union and immigrated to the United States in 2004. She practiced law in Ukraine for six years after graduating law school there. Maryna was head of the legal department of Ukrsibbank in Zaporozhye, which is the third largest bank in Ukraine. Her areas of practice included banking law, security contracts, and international contracts. In 2003, she received the "Best Lawyer Award" from the CEO of Ukrsibbank.

Maryna speaks Russian, Ukrainian and the English language. Her areas of interest also include international adoption and reproductive tourism. Maryna is an immigrant and an active member of the Russian community in Central Arkansas. She and her husband live in Cabot and enjoy hiking and traveling.

Stephanie Linam - Attorney

Stephanie is an attorney licensed in the State of Arkansas in 2007. She currently handles oil and gas matters, claims brought pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act, personal injury and complex litigation. Prior to joining Holleman & Associates, P.A., Stephanie primarily handled medical malpractice and personal injury claims, as well as complex litigation. She is a member of the Arkansas Bar Association and the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association.

Stephanie is happily married and has two children, a boy and a girl, who are both very talented and active in a number of different sports. As such, Stephanie spends most of her free time with her family at various practices or games. When she does have a moment to herself, Stephanie enjoys relaxing on the couch with her family and her three dogs.

Tiffany Dye - Secretary

Tiffany worked in surety bonds for five years before coming to work for Holleman & Associate. She has a Property & Casualty Insurance License. She's currently pursuing a degree in English from UALR. Tiffany is an avid reader and enjoys spending time with her family and friends more than anything else.

Suzanne Whitener - Accounting

Suzanne is the bookkeeper for the firm. She has over twenty-five years experience, which includes working in the water and waste water industry, aviation industry and volunteering as treasurer for her local church. She is active in her community by frequently donating platelets at the Red Cross and teaching Sunday School. She also served as a member of the board of directors at East End School District-Bigelow, from 2003 to 2005, and as president during the 2005-2006 school year. She enjoys playing softball, cycling and when time permits, scrap-booking and researching her genealogy.

Jeanette Easter

Jeanette enjoys most outdoor activities such as fishing, riding four-wheelers, deer hunting and camping. Some of her hobbies are sewing, reading, playing the piano and singing.

Susan Downs

Susan Downs is the administrative assistant for Holleman & Associate and has been with the firm for just over a year. Movies are her passion, but she also enjoys television, science fiction/fantasy, cats, puzzles, food, and being with friends.