Atty. James A. Arnold II
"Born & raised in the River Valley, I entered the Human Resource & Risk Management field upon graduation from the University of Arkansas." I quickly discovered that HR and risk managers need legal advice that is understandable and reliable. That experience pushed me to a legal career and, for more than 40 years, I have been focused on providing legal representation to individuals, professionals, and businesses, along with their insurance carriers, in a variety of commercial and employment-related areas.
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James A. Arnold II is a Partner based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, practicing at Ledbetter Cogbill Arnold And Harrison Llp. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, workers comp, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1978). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1978) and University of Arkansas (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Smith, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- "Born & raised in the River Valley, I entered the Human Resource & Risk Management field upon graduation from the University of Arkansas
- I quickly discovered that HR and risk managers need legal advice that is understandable and reliable
- That experience pushed me to a legal career and, for more than 40 years, I have been focused on providing legal representation to individuals, professionals, and businesses, along with their insurance carriers, in a variety of commercial and employment-related areas
- In addition to providing advice to reduce or prevent potential legal disputes in business transactions and the workplace
- I have extensive experience in the defense of litigated matters involving commercial transactions, products liability, discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, professional malpractice, truck and motor vehicle collisions, and workers’ compensation
- I am one of four lawyers in the state of Arkansas to be inducted as a fellow in the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers as well as an active member of National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network, the Arkansas Self-Insurers Association and the Arkansas Bar Association
- When I am not in the courtroom, you can find me waist deep in the North Fork River, chasing trout with a 4wt and a root beer midge, kicking back at my cabin or spoiling my granddaughter
Practice Areas Explained
James A. Arnold II's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Arnold II handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James A. Arnold II is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arkansas →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James A. Arnold II is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Arkansas →
James A. Arnold II 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.
James A. Arnold II 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.
James A. Arnold II 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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