Atty. Stephen M. Sharum

Atty. Stephen M. Sharum

Stephen M. Sharum is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, plaintiff trial practice, personal injury and 3 other areas of law.

Fort Smith Fort Smith 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen M. Sharum at a glance

Stephen M. Sharum is a Member based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, practicing at Stephen M Sharum. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1973), U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1973) and University of Arkansas (B.S.B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sebastian County (President, 1990-1991) and Arkansas (House of Delegates 1988 - 1991 Chair of House Committee, 1996, 1998-1999) Bar Associations American Association for Justice Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Fort Smith, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen M. Sharum is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, plaintiff trial practice, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Arkansas in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Stephen practices at Stephen M. Sharum in Fort Smith, AR

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen M. Sharum's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

Stephen M. Sharum 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.

Stephen M. Sharum 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.

Stephen M. Sharum is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Arkansas →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Stephen M. Sharum 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.

Stephen M. Sharum 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 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 Stephen M. Sharum

Where is Stephen M. Sharum's law office located?
Stephen M. Sharum's law practice is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The firm is Stephen M Sharum. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen M. Sharum handle?
Stephen M. Sharum focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has Stephen M. Sharum practiced law?
Stephen M. Sharum has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Stephen M. Sharum go to law school?
Stephen M. Sharum earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S.B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Stephen M. Sharum for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen M. Sharum 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 Stephen M. Sharum received?
Stephen M. Sharum's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas
- 1973
B.S.B.A.
University of Arkansas
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976

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