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About Me.
I grew up in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and moved out West to pursue my passion for adventure, including mountain climbing and backcountry exploring. At 15, I attended the New Mexico Military Institute, which instilled in me the values of leadership, honor, and camaraderie. Afterward, I served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army Reserves for 14 years, including during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. I later earned a philosophy and political theory degree from the University of New Mexico and a Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law. I practice civil and criminal trial law in the firm my father founded in 1961. My diverse experiences shape my fiction writing, giving it a unique voice. My debut novel explores contemporary socio-political issues through the eyes of a trial lawyer, with a sequel in progress.
Education
1981-1986
High School and Junior College
New Mexico Military Institute
My time at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico, was instrumental in my education. I attended both the high school and junior college divisions, where I received a superior classical liberal education. It was there that I was commissioned into the United States Army Reserves.
1986-1989
Bachelor of University Studies
University of New Mexico
I completed my undergraduate work in Albuquerque by concentrating on philosophy (both ancient and contemporary) and political theory.
1991-1993
Juris Doctor
University of Arkansas
School of Law
I earned my law degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville from professors seasoned in the Socratic method. After graduation, I obtained licenses to practice law in Arkansas, New Mexico, and the Cherokee Nation. For the past 30 years, I have been practicing law in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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Contact
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Tel: 479-521-5510 | ray@raymondlniblock.com
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