Atty. Derrick W. Smith
Derrick Smith is an experienced strategic advisor and advocate assisting national and regional clients in insurance regulatory law, compliance, investigative, and legislative matters. He represents insurance clients in their interactions with state insurance departments throughout the United States providing counsel on insurance law and regulatory compliance.
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Derrick W. Smith is an attorney based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practforg at Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC. Educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Government Relations Practice (Little Rock) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026). Serands clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derrick Smith is an experienced strategic advisor and advocate assisting national and regional clients in insurance regulatory law, compliance, investigative, and legislative matters
- He represents insurance clients in their interactions with state insurance departments throughout the United States providing counsel on insurance law and regulatory compliance
- He has substantial experience representing regulated businesses and entities in all aspects of government relations including legislative and regulatory solutions and contracting and procurement to maximize business opportunities
- With the complexities of changing laws and interpretations by regulatory bodies, Derrick provides up-to-date counsel that enables businesses and entities to work successfully with regulators and government representatives at the local and state levels
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Why local counsel matters in Arkansas
Practforg law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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