Atty. Laura H. Smith
Laura H. Smith is a partner in the firm and a member of the Medical Malpractice Practice Group and her particular emphasis is on defending catastrophic injury cases.
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About Laura H. Smith at a glance
Laura H. Smith is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practicing at Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Arkansas, United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas and Arkansas (1981). Educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (JD, 1981) and Southern Methodist University (BS, 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Laura H. Smith is a partner in the firm and a member of the Medical Malpractice Practice Group and her particular emphasis is on defending catastrophic injury cases
- Laura’s clients benefit from her experience in defending these cases as lead counsel in more than 80 jury trials for more than 30 years
- Because of her track record, she is often called upon to serve as regional counsel in major litigation
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura H. Smith 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.
Laura H. Smith 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.
Laura H. Smith is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 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 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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