Audra Bailey Wilcox

Owner/Attorney

Audra Bailey Wilcox began practicing law in 1998 after receiving her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and her Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas. Audra owned a local title insurance company while also practicing law under the name “A. Bailey Attorney, PA” with offices in Fayetteville, Farmington, and Prairie Grove. In 2018, Audra transitioned her law firm and became known as Sexton, Bailey Attorneys, PA (now Wilcox Attorneys, PA).

Audra is very proud of the care and concern her staff has for our clients. The firm’s areas of practice include real estate transactions, commercial and business law, long term care Medicaid planning, business/farm succession planning, probate, wills, trusts and estate planning.

Audra is a member of the Washington County Bar Association, the Arkansas Bar Association, and has been admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas. She is also a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys where she has received extensive and continuous training in all areas of Estate Planning.

Most recently Audra was named to the Board of Governors for the Academy, which is the most important advisory panel to the senior management team at the Academy. Audra joins only eight other attorneys from around the country in serving on the Board. Board members participate in research and development, and they provide feedback on all new Academy products and services.

Audra grew up in Brinkley, Arkansas, where her family is still engaged in farming rice and soybeans. She is proud of her roots and uses the lessons she learned on the farm in her practice. She understands what it means to “love the land” and what it means to build a family business and want to protect it for the generations to come. Audra has served on numerous committees for civic organizations and her church. She believes giving back to the community and to her church family is as important as her business.

Audra and her husband Ernie have two children, Ellyn and Coleman. Together, they enjoy traveling, auctions, antiques, and are avid Razorback fans.

Katie Burns

Attorney

Katie E. Burns joined the firm in March of 2019. Katie grew up in Camden, Arkansas, a small town in South Arkansas. When her own family faced the struggles associated with lack of proper estate planning, she began to understand the importance of estate planning and knew she wanted to help others avoid those struggles. She found her niche when she joined Wilcox Attorneys, PA.

Katie graduated from Arkansas Tech University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Criminal Justice. In the fall of 2015, she started law school at William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock. During law school, Katie participated in a mentoring program for underclassmen, various social clubs, and a legal clinic aimed toward serving the Arkansas delta community.

Since joining the firm, Katie has become a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and takes pride in the work she does at the firm. Katie’s two favorite things about her job are getting to know people and knowing that clients leave the office with more peace of mind than they had when they arrived.

In her free time, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband, Coleson, and their Giant Schnauzer, Hank. She loves her family and friends, traveling, live music, and all things Razorback sports. Go hogs!

Faith Dorey

Legal Assistant

Faith is originally from New Jersey and moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2004. After moving to Fayetteville, she worked in the Loan Review and Compliance Department for ANB Financial and later worked as an Asset Servicing Professional for Quantum Partners. Faith started working for Audra in 2012 when the firm was still A. Bailey Attorney, PA in Farmington. Faith enjoys spending time with her family, cheering on the Hogs, listening to music, camping, watching movies, and reading.

Ellyn Bailey

Bookkeeper

Ellyn Bailey started as our bookkeeper in the Summer of 2022; however, being Audra’s daughter, she has been around much longer than that! Ellyn is currently working part-time as our bookkeeper and going to school at Ouachita Baptist University full-time. In her free time, you can find her reading a book to reach her “100 books in a year” goal.

Destini Starr

Medicaid Client Coordinator

Destini Starr came to work for us in November of 2022 as our Medicaid Coordinator.

When she began working at an Elder Law firm in 2016, she learned of the complicated rules and regulations that made it difficult for Arkansans to become qualified for assistance in paying for the high cost of Long-Term Care. After realizing there was a need for guidance, she began training extensively in the areas pertaining to qualifying for Long-Term Care Medicaid in Arkansas and has since been working to help Arkansans and their families become Medicaid Eligible. Her favorite thing about her job is knowing that she is able to help our clients feel more confident and informed about their options in paying for Long-Term Care costs for their futures.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends or furthering her education in areas that help our clients have a better understanding of Long-Term Care Medicaid in Arkansas.

Laura Roachell

Office Assistant

Laura came to work for us in February of 2022. She works behind the scenes to help make sure all of the little details are taken care of for our clients. Laura enjoys spending time with her three kids, being outdoors, and thrifting.

Mae Wilcox

Snack Inspector

Mae (also known as “MaeMae”) joined us in February of 2022. She is always ready and willing to lend a paw – if she isn’t in the middle of a serious mid-day snooze.