Atty. Michael P. Vanderford

Atty. Michael P. Vanderford

Areas of Practice: Construction / Surety Defense Litigation Product / Premises Liability Defense Property and Casualty Defense Toxic Tort Defense Litigation Percentage: 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation Bar Admissions: Arkansas, 1993 U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas, 1993 U.S.

Little Rock Little Rock 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael P. Vanderford at a glance

Michael P. Vanderford is a Partner based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practicing at Anderson Murphy Hopkins L L P. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Arkansas U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1993) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas (1993). Educated at University of Arkansas (B.A. English, 1990) and University of Arkansas, Leflar Law Center J.D. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Practice Areas

  • Construction / Surety Defense Litigation Product / Premises Liability Defense Property and Casualty Defense Toxic Tort Defense Litigation Percentage: 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation Bar Admissions: Arkansas, 1993 U.S
  • District Court Eastern District of Arkansas, 1993 U.S
  • District Court Western District of Arkansas, 1993 U.S
  • Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1993 Education: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas J.D

Law Review

University of Arkansas Law Review, Note and Comment Editor University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 1990 B.A

Major

  • English Published Works: Secured Transactions in Arkansas: Living with both the Rebuttable Presumption and the Absolute Bar, Ark
  • Law Review, Vol. 46 Rev. 2, 1993 Professional Associations and Memberships: American Bar Association - Member Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel - Member Arkansas Bar Association - Member Defense Research Institute - Member Pulaski County Bar Association - Member

Practice Areas Explained

Michael P. Vanderford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael P. Vanderford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

Michael P. Vanderford is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arkansas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael P. Vanderford is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Arkansas →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Michael P. Vanderford is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Arkansas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael P. Vanderford is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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Common questions about Michael P. Vanderford

Where is Michael P. Vanderford's law office located?
Michael P. Vanderford's law practice is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm is Anderson Murphy Hopkins L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael P. Vanderford handle?
Michael P. Vanderford focuses on personal injury, real estate, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has Michael P. Vanderford practiced law?
Michael P. Vanderford has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Michael P. Vanderford go to law school?
Michael P. Vanderford earned their education at (B.A. English, 1990); (—).
How can I contact Michael P. Vanderford for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael P. Vanderford received?
Michael P. Vanderford's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A. English
University of Arkansas
- 1990
University of Arkansas, Leflar Law Center J.D.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arkansas U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
Admitted: 1993

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