Laura J. Mckinnon

Laura J. Mckinnon

4.8
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 41 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Fayetteville, AR
Practice Areas: Social Security, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

McKinnon Building, 740 Lollar Lane, P. O. Box 1127, Fayetteville, AR

About Laura

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 40%

social security disability and disability insurance claims, veterans disability

42 years | 6,312 cases

40%
Personal Injury 35%

auto accidents, defective products, mass tort, asbestos, professional negligence, premises, bad faith insurance

42 years | 1,979 cases

35%
Workers Compensation 25%

workers' compensation claims, death claims, 11-9-505 discrimination claims, third party actions, medicare subrogation

42 years | 1,092 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Arkansas for 41 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McKinnon Law Firm

McKinnon Building, 740 Lollar Lane, P. O. Box 1127, Fayetteville, AR, 727021127

McKinnon Law Firm

McKinnon Building, 615 West "B" Street, Russellville, AR, 72801

McKinnon Law Firm

Mall Location next to SSA Judges' Offices, 5111 Rogers Avenue, Suites 474 and 491, Fort Smith, AR, 72904

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Laura J. Mckinnon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tammy | October 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Easy to Work With

The firm was great to work with, and kept me advised through each step of the process. All staff members were professional and knowledgeable. I have no complaints and would recommend without reservation.

Posted by Jermey mathews | September 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Mrs Laura McKinnon is a great and nice lawyer I would recommend her

Mrs Laura McKinnon did an excellent job with helping me get back on my disability check and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone if they need help with accidents and other stuff that's needed a lawyer, thank you Mrs Laura McKinnon for everything you did and done for me to get back on my disab...ility

Posted by Michael | October 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent Lawyer

At the recommendation of family, I hired a local social security disability Lawyer from Ft. Smith, AR in March 2022. After months of me going to Doctors appointments, filling out forms, obtaining medical records, etc. I received a letter from him in August of 2023 saying he had closed his business...! I was at a loss and didn’t know what to do. I called Laura McKinnon’s office in September 2023 and she thankfully agreed to take my case. I knew nothing about her. Had only seen her commercials on TV. She and her staff were most courteous and professional and stayed in constant touch with me throughout this process. I am happy to say that in May of 2024 she won my social security disability case for me! Couldn’t have done it without her! I highly recommend Laura McKinnon!!!

Posted by Donna | March 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney

A blessing

Such a wonderful down to earth attorney. Thank you so much. I would totally recommend this law firm.

Posted by Jason | December 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Choose Laura! This is my honest review

Applying for SSDI is a daunting process especially when you've experienced a severe life altering event and have extreme negative cognitive function. There are a lot of Lawyers to choose from but Laura was my first choice! Mainly because she doesn't flaunt high dollar commercial productions. She is t...he real deal and genuinely cares about her clients! You won't go wrong choosing Laura and her team! They get it done!

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Laura J. Mckinnon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeremy Bordelon

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I served on the leadership of the Social Security section of a national lawyer's organization with Laura, and I know her to be one of the most driven, organized, professional advocates practicing in this field today. Anyone in Arkansas and the surrounding states would be well-served to hire Laura and her firm for Social Security matters."

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Bruce Mulkey

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura is deserving of the highest rating. She is easily one of the top attorneys in Arkansas and you will not find a lawyer that is more dedicated and determined to obtain justice for her clients. On top of all that, she is a really nice person. She has my strongest endorsement!"

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Paul Reynolds

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura is by far and away one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I have ever met on issues of workers compensation and social security disability. I always go to her for questions that I have on these issues when they are ancillary to a matter I am handling and feel confident in referring anyone to her when they need a comp or SS attorney."

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George Wise

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Paul Reynolds

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

1994

Advocate, National College of Advocacy - ATLA

N/A

3000 Club, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Managing Partner/Lead Counsel, McKinnon Law Firm

Associations

National Assn Social Security Claimants' Representatives

Sustaining Member

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

Member

Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Washington County Bar Association

Member

Arkansas Bar Association

Sustaining Member

Arkansas Bar Association, Disability Law Section

Chair

Arkansas Bar Association Social Security Seminars

Speaker

Arkansas Bar Association Workes Compensation Seminars

Speaker

Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Conventions

Speaker

2014 - 2015

American Association for Justice

National Chair -- Social Security Section

1994 - 1995

Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association

President

1993 - 1994

American Assn for Justice a/k/a ATLA/AAJ - Presidents' Council

Secretary/Treasurer

1991 - 1992

Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association - Administrative Law Section

Chair

1991 - 1992

Arkansas Bar Association, Workers Compensation Law Section

Chair

1988 - 1990

Trial Lawyers for Public Justice a/k/a Public Justice

State Chair - Arkansas

Education

1984

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Social Security Success Seminar

Laying Traps for Appeal with Prehearing Memorandums

2014

Annual Convention

Social Security Disability -- Is It a Good Supplemental Practice

2013

Workers' Compensation Seminar

Statute of Limitations: New Problems, New Solutions

2013

Social Security Success Seminar

Use of Technology in Social Security Practice

2013

Annual Convention

Using Computer Software to Cross-Examine Vocational Experts

2012

Annual Convention

Good Client Care by Automation

1993

Annual Convention

Law Firm Mgt and Good Client Care

Languages

English

Activity

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