Atty. Michael T. Newman

Atty. Michael T. Newman

Michael T. Newman is a lawyer practicing civil practice, insurance defense, creditor rights and 6 other areas of law.

Fort Smith Fort Smith 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael T. Newman at a glance

Michael T. Newman is a Member based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, practicing at Jones Jackson Moll Mcginnis Stocks Plc. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (now retired) (Inactive) (1998), Missouri (1999), Arkansas (2001), and Oklahoma (2003). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1998) and University of Arkansas (B.A. University, 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Sebastian County Fort Smith District Law Library Board (chair) Sebastian County Bar Association Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel Arkansas Bar Association Oklahoma Bar Association Missouri Bar DRI. Serands clients in Fort Smith, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael T. Newman is a lawyer practicing civil practice, insurance defense, creditor rights and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Arkansas in 1987, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Michael practices at Jones, Jackson, Moll, McGinnis & Stocks, PLC in Fort Smith, AR

Practice Areas Explained

Michael T. Newman's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Michael T. Newman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Arkansas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Michael T. Newman is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Arkansas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael T. Newman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arkansas →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Creditor Rights & Collections

Michael T. Newman is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael T. Newman

Where is Michael T. Newman's law office located?
Michael T. Newman's law practice is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The firm is Jones Jackson Moll Mcginnis Stocks Plc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael T. Newman handle?
Michael T. Newman focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has Michael T. Newman practiced law?
Michael T. Newman has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael T. Newman go to law school?
Michael T. Newman earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. University, 1987).
How can I contact Michael T. Newman for a consultation?
You can contact Michael T. Newman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael T. Newman received?
Michael T. Newman's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri
- 1998
B.A. University
University of Arkansas
- 1987

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois (now retired) (Inactive)
Admitted: 1998
Missouri
Admitted: 1999
Arkansas
Admitted: 2001
Oklahoma
Admitted: 2003

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