Atty. J. Michael Cogbill
“Mike never met a technicality he didn’t like.” Mike Cogbill is a lawyer’s lawyer, the epitome of professionalism and sharp intellect. Mike is a native of Arkansas and began his legal career at the Department of Justice, after having served as a Captain in the U.S.
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J. Michael Cogbill is an Of Counsel based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, practicing at Ledbetter Cogbill Arnold And Harrison Llp. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1971). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1971) and Hendrix College (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sebastian County, Arkansas and American Bar Associations The Defense Research Institute Defense Counsel Bar of Arkansas. Serands clients in Fort Smith, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- “Mike never met a technicality he didn’t like.” Mike Cogbill is a lawyer’s lawyer, the epitome of professionalism and sharp intellect
- Mike is a native of Arkansas and began his legal career at the Department of Justice, after having served as a Captain in the U.S
- Army
- Mike has a keen ability to analyze any issue and his strategical skills are second to none
- Mike’s talent for legal analysis and articulate yet plain spoken argument has been the bane of many plaintiff’s attorneys
- His thoughtful and common sense approach is something to which any young lawyer should aspire
- His analysis of any legal question is insightful and his advice not only concise but spot on
- Mike served for many years on the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct, and his concern for ethics in the legal profession is evident in his practice
- He is one of those lawyers who can beat you in the courtroom, but you would still want to have a drink with him after court
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J. Michael Cogbill's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Michael Cogbill 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.
J. Michael Cogbill is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Arkansas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. Michael Cogbill is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arkansas →
J. Michael Cogbill 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.
J. Michael Cogbill 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.
J. Michael Cogbill 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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