Atty. Charles R. Ledbetter
"Charles is an icon. He is equal parts southern charm, legal genius and a killer in the courtroom." Charles is a native of Fort Smith and has long been an advocate in and for his community.
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About Charles R. Ledbetter at a glance
Charles R. Ledbetter is an Of Counsel based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, practicing at Ledbetter Cogbill Arnold And Harrison Llp. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1963), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Cir (1963), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1963) and Hendrix College (A.B. Southern, 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sebastian County (Secretary, 1966-1967), Arkansas (Member, Standing Committee of Professional Ethics, 1991-2000), Arkansas Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Fort Smith, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- "Charles is an icon
- He is equal parts southern charm, legal genius and a killer in the courtroom
- Charles is a native of Fort Smith and has long been an advocate in and for his community
- Others might describe him an icon in our legal community but he would probably describe himself as a storyteller or a salesman
- Truth be told, he is widely regarded by his colleagues, clients and opponents as one of the best litigators of our time
- That is why his advice is still highly sought by colleagues and clients alike
- Charles has served his community in many ways over the years, including serving on the Civil Service Commission and the Boards of the Fort Smith Public Library, U.S
- Marshall’s Museum and First United Methodist Church
- Although his practice has slowed, he is still very involved in the firm that bears his name
- He remains available to his clients and his partners who both benefit greatly from his wisdom, common sense approach, and ability to get straight to the heart of the matter
- When Charles talks, everyone listens
- In his non-legal life, Charles is an avid fisherman, follows the stock market closely and enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife Jeanne and their family
- If you go to a local charity event, you will likely see this darling couple and they will probably be the first on the dance floor
Practice Areas Explained
Charles R. Ledbetter's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles R. Ledbetter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Charles R. Ledbetter is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Arkansas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Charles R. Ledbetter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arkansas →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Charles R. Ledbetter is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Arkansas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Arkansas
Practicing law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Smith are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arkansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arkansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arkansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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