Atty. Mike Rainwater

Atty. Mike Rainwater

Born in Little Rock with deep family roots in Crawford and White County, Mike Rainwater graduated from North Little Rock High School before attending Henderson State University and Louisiana Tech. After working as a computer programmer for Texas Eastern Corporation in Shreveport, he realized a passion for people and enrolled at South Texas College of Law, balancing day shifts with night classes.

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Profile Summary

About Mike Rainwater at a glance

Mike Rainwater is a Rainwater, Holt & Sexton based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practicing at Rainwater Holt Sexton P A. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Arkansas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1982), U.S. Supreme Court (1986), and Mississippi (2011). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1979) and Louisiana Tech University (B.S.B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Pulaski County Bar Association Arkansas Bar Association American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Born in Little Rock with deep family roots in Crawford and White County, Mike Rainwater graduated from North Little Rock High School before attending Henderson State University and Louisiana Tech
  • After working as a computer programmer for Texas Eastern Corporation in Shreveport, he realized a passion for people and enrolled at South Texas College of Law, balancing day shifts with night classes
  • Upon earning his J.D., Rainwater returned to Arkansas to serve as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Little Rock, he then transitioned into private practice where he honed his experience in commercial and bankruptcy law
  • Rainwater then transitioned to a new firm where he represented city officials statewide through the Arkansas Municipal League Defense Fund before founding the Arkansas Association of Counties’ liability defense program in 1987, ultimately handling over 6,000 cases across three decades
  • In 1993, he started to focus on catastrophic personal injury, and in 2006 co-founded Rainwater, Holt & Sexton, which now has over 40 attorneys and 150 professional staff
  • Licensed in Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi, Mr. Rainwater remains dedicated to client-first representation

Practice Areas Explained

Mike Rainwater's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Mike Rainwater is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Arkansas →

Wrongful Death

Mike Rainwater is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Arkansas →

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.

Mike Rainwater is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arkansas →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Mike Rainwater is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Arkansas →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Mike Rainwater is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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.

Looking for additional Arkansas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Little Rock or all attorneys in Arkansas.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mike Rainwater

Where is Mike Rainwater's law office located?
Mike Rainwater's law practice is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm is Rainwater Holt Sexton P A. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mike Rainwater handle?
Mike Rainwater focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has Mike Rainwater practiced law?
Mike Rainwater has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Mike Rainwater go to law school?
Mike Rainwater earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S.B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Mike Rainwater for a consultation?
You can contact Mike Rainwater 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 Mike Rainwater received?
Mike Rainwater's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1979
B.S.B.A.
Louisiana Tech University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Arkansas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986
Mississippi
Admitted: 2011
Tennessee
Admitted: 2013

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