Atty. Emily M. Runyon
Emily Runyon is a litigation and trial attorney who defends insurance carriers, corporations and health care institutions in personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and bad faith lawsuits. Combining her years of experience as a litigator with her previous experience as an Arkansas Supreme Court clerk, Emily provides her clients with comprehensive counsel in litigation and insurance coverage matters.
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Emily M. Runyon is a medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, education, and insurance attorney based in Rogers, Arkansas, practicing at Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (2005). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 2005) and Texas Christian University (—, 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Education Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serves clients in Rogers, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Emily Runyon is a litigation and trial attorney who defends insurance carriers, corporations and health care institutions in personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and bad faith lawsuits
- Combining her years of experience as a litigator with her previous experience as an Arkansas Supreme Court clerk, Emily provides her clients with comprehensive counsel in litigation and insurance coverage matters
- From the onset of any matter, Emily strives to understand her clients’ business concerns to develop the best legal strategies to resolve disputes to achieve their overarching objectives
- She advises insurance companies in the pre-suit investigation and resolution of a wide variety of insurance claims
- She represents insurers in claims involving medical malpractice, personal injury and property claims
- She also assists school districts across the state by conducting investigations into sensitive employment issues and/or student or parental concerns
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Emily M. Runyon's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Emily M. Runyon 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.
Emily M. Runyon is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Arkansas →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Emily M. Runyon is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arkansas →
Emily M. Runyon is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Arkansas →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Emily M. Runyon is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Arkansas →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Emily M. Runyon is one of 109,871 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 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 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.
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