Lassiter & Cassinelli

09/08/2026

Meet Our Newest Attorney!

We’re excited to welcome Katlee Taylor-Freasier to Lassiter & Cassinelli!

Born and raised here in Little Rock, Katlee chose to practice criminal defense because she believes no one should have to stand against the government alone. She is passionate about providing clients with quality legal representation while taking the time to understand the person behind the case and the circumstances that brought them there.

One of the highlights of her legal career so far has been helping Michael Kaiser prepare a Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States, which was ultimately granted. She is incredibly proud of the work that went into the petition and even prouder to have seen it succeed.

When she’s not in the courtroom or at the office, you can find her spending time with her rescue dog, Izzy, or crocheting in her free time.

We’re thrilled to have Katlee joining our team and look forward to everything she’ll bring to Lassiter & Cassinelli.

09/04/2026

The last couple of weeks, we've been busy getting not guilty verdicts!!

Great work! Michael Kiel Kaiser, Attorney at Law: The Jewish Bulldog and Cassidy Smith

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08/26/2026

As a dog-friendly office, we had to show off our office dogs on National Dog Day!

08/25/2026

Way to go Megan Wilson Lowman! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

08/17/2026

A gift from a client! Nothing better than a little client appreciation! 🤍

08/12/2026

Last week, a mother contacted our office with a simple question: should her son's parole eligibility date be earlier than listed because he was a juvenile at the time of his offenses?

Brandon Carter is serving a 100-year sentence for non-homicide offenses committed when he was a juvenile. After reviewing his sentence, Michael Kaiser contacted the Arkansas Department of Corrections and argued that, under the Fair Sentencing of Minors Act of 2017, his parole eligibility date should be 20 years.

Yesterday, ADC agreed.

Today, Brandon’s parole eligibility date is 43 years earlier than it was just one day before.

This result was possible because the law had already been established through litigation. Michael previously successfully challenged this issue in the Arkansas Supreme Court in Proctor v. Payne, 2020 Ark. 142, and in other cases.

Sometimes, justice isn’t about winning a case in a courtroom. Sometimes, it’s about knowing the law, making the right argument, and having the credibility to get an agency to do what the law requires based on years of proving it in court.

07/31/2026

Knowing our clients feel heard, supported, and confident in our team is the greatest compliment we could receive.

Great work, Cassidy Smith, Hannah Young and Michael Kiel Kaiser, Attorney at Law: The Jewish Bulldog! 👏👏👏

07/30/2026

07/13/2026

Congratulations to Cassidy Smith on being named a 2026 Super Lawyer Rising Star!

This honor is awarded to only a select number of attorneys in each state and recognizes excellence in the legal profession. Selection is based on peer recognition and professional achievement.

Congratulations Cassidy, on the well-deserved recognition!