Atty. Ellen Owens Smith

Atty. Ellen Owens Smith

Ellen Owens Smith is a lawyer practicing business litigation. Ellen received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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Profile Summary

About Ellen Owens Smith at a glance

Ellen Owens Smith is a Partner based in Rogers, Arkansas, practicing at Friday Eldredge Clark Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Arkansas U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and Eighth Circuits (1996) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas (1996). Educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Northwestern University (B.S. Speech, 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Pulaski County and Arkansas Bar Associations. Serands clients in Rogers, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ellen Owens Smith is a lawyer practicing business litigation
  • Ellen received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Ellen practices at Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP in Rogers, AR

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Owens Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Owens Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Rogers 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ellen Owens Smith

Where is Ellen Owens Smith's law office located?
Ellen Owens Smith's law practice is located in Rogers, Arkansas. The firm is Friday Eldredge Clark Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Owens Smith handle?
Ellen Owens Smith focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has Ellen Owens Smith practiced law?
Ellen Owens Smith has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Ellen Owens Smith go to law school?
Ellen Owens Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S. Speech, 1988).
How can I contact Ellen Owens Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ellen Owens Smith received?
Ellen Owens Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law
- 1996
B.S. Speech
Northwestern University
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Arkansas U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and Eighth Circuits
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
Admitted: 1996

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