John M. Jewell

John Jewell concentrates his practice on information technology and computer and software licensing and has frequently been involved in a variety of commercial transactions involving banking, real estate, and debtor/creditor rights.

Mr. Jewell has extensive experience representing closely held and publicly traded clients in all phases of information technology-related matters, in both the domestic and international markets. He has been retained to advise on legal issues and assist with structuring and negotiating information technology transactions. Some representative engagements in this area include outsourcing transactions; services contracts; software licensing, integration, and implementation transactions; acquisition of software, technology, and information companies; electronic commerce transactions; distributorship agreements; joint ventures; alliance agreements; and third-party provider agreements.

Mr. Jewell is listed with The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Information Technology Law and is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell.

Admissions

State of Arkansas
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas

Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America® (2025-present)
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent®

Professional Associations

American Bar Association

Arkansas Bar Association
Real Estate Law Section
Business Law Section
Debtor/Creditor Section
Intellectual Property & Technology Section
Arkansas Bar Foundation, Sustaining Fellow
Trust Committee, Former Chair
Board of Directors, Former Member

Education

University of Arkansas School of Law (J.D., 1984)
Research Editor, Arkansas Law Review

University of Arkansas (B.S.B.A., with honors, 1981)