Atty. David Alan Smith
David Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing tax issues with reits, business and corporate, mergers and acquisitions and 6 other areas of law. David received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Business And Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Little Rock, AR · 39+ Years Experience
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About David Alan Smith at a Glance
David Alan Smith is a Partner based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practicing at Kutak Rock LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1987). Educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (B.S.B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships and Affiliations •American Bar Association •Arkansas Bar Association (Past Chair, Section of Taxation) •Arkansas Society of CPAs •American Institute of CPAs. Serves clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Alan Smith
- David Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing tax issues with reits, business and corporate, mergers and acquisitions and 6 other areas of law
- David received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
- David practices at Kutak Rock LLP in Little Rock, AR
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David Alan Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Alan Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Little Rock.
Employment Law in Little Rock
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David Alan Smith is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Arkansas →
Business & Corporate Law in Little Rock
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Alan Smith is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arkansas →
Tax Law in Little Rock
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
David Alan Smith is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Arkansas →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Little Rock
David Alan Smith is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Arkansas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Little Rock
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 Little Rock 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 venue, 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.
Little Rock Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Little Rock-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Little Rock Choose David Alan Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Alan Smith's practice in the field of employment, business, tax, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Alan Smith brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and tax, David Alan Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Little Rock
A Little Rock-based practice means David Alan Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Alan Smith Handles in Little Rock
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