J. Timothy Smith

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J. Timothy Smith

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Fayetteville, AR
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Car Accidents ... +9 more

P.O. Box 9090, Fayetteville, AR

About J.

Biography

Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Car Accident 9%

At Elliott & Smith Law Firm, we help people in a wide range of personal injury matters including people who have been hurt in motor vehicle accidents caused by reckless or negligent drivers, such as: Drivers who fail to yield the right-of-way; Drunk drivers who carelessly risk the lives of others by choosing to drink and drive; Inattentive drivers who are distracted by texting or other cell phone use.

34 years

9%
Defective and Dangerous Products 9%

9%
Health Care 9%

9%
Medical Malpractice 9%

We have over 50 years of combined experience handling complex personal injury matters for clients in Northwest Arkansas, including extensive experience handling complex medical malpractice claims involving: Birth injuries and obstetric injuries; Misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis of cancer or other illness; Surgical errors or mistakes; Anesthesia overdose or errors; Emergency room negligence; Dental malpractice; Nursing home negligence; and other doctor error or medical negligence

32 years

9%
Motorcycle Accident 9%

9%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 9%

At Elliott & Smith Law Firm, we help people who have been harmed by nursing home neglect and abuse. If you suspect someone close to you has been the victim of nursing home neglect, it is important to take action right away. Signs of nursing home neglect include: Bed sores; Dehydration; Broken bones; Chaffing on wrists and ankles from restraints; Malnutrition

28 years

9%
Personal Injury 9%

Personal Injury is a broad term that covers all areas of my practice. I only represent people that have sustained a personal injury of some type, whether through a automobile accident, neglect in a nursing home, or the negligence of a physician. In reality, 100% of my practice is personal injury, but breaking it down into specific categories seemed to be a more accurate representation of my practice.

34 years

9%
Slip and Fall Accident 9%

9%
Spinal Cord Injury 9%

9%
Trucking Accident 9%

My practice involves representing clients and their families that have been damaged as a result of being involved in a wreck with an 18 wheeler tractor trailer. These are very serious cases, and I have vast experience in dealing with trucking cases.

34 years

9%
Wrongful Death 9%

9%
Other 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2018 2013
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 7 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2019

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arkansas for 34 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Elliott & Smith Law Firm

P.O. Box 9090, Fayetteville, AR, 72703

elliottsmithlaw.com

Elliott & Smith Law Firm

4302 N. Waterside Court, PO Box 9090, Fayetteville, AR, 72703

elliottsmithlaw.com

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Posted by M | July 24, 2011 | Personal Injury

The Best Accident Lawyer in Arkansas

I made the mistake of hiring a law firm from Little Rock. After asking for information that was costing me money, and after almost 2 years of back and forward and dealing with disrespectful "Account Managers" from the firm, they sent a letter stating they would no longer represent me. I heard o...f Tim Smith through another lawyer and during the first meeting, he sent a letter to the insurance company, requesting payment for my personal injury. Within a week we had a first offer and that same day, he negotiated the amount we wanted. He is the best lawyer I have seen. I can say this with confidence. My sister, brother, cousins are all lawyers in another state and I can truly say, Tim impressed me. The best lawyer in Arkansas (Don't want to offend my family members who are lawyers outside Arkansas) so let's just say Best lawyer in Arkansas... I already recommended him to someone close who had an accident.

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Bruce Mulkey

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tim is one of the finest trial lawyers in Arkansas. I have know him since law school and admired his dedication and commitment to his clients and the profession. If he takes your case you can bet he will leave no stone unturned in finding justice."

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John Ralls

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Rick Woods

Car accident lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tim is a no nonsense lawyer and will handle a car accident case well."

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Rick Woods

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

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2018

Top Rated Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Volunteer Attorney of the year, 4th Judicial District, Legal Aid of Arkansas / Arkansas Volunteer Lawyers for the Elderly

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Elliott & Smith Law Firm

1900 - Present

Partner, Elliott & Smith Law Firm

1989 - 2006

Partner, Odom & Elliott, P.A.

Associations

2008 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates (Arkansas chapter)

Associate Member

2007 - Present

Arkansas Bar Foundation

Fellow

2007 - Present

Arkansas Bar Association, Sustaining Member

Member

2000 - Present

American Inn of Court

Master

1991 - Present

Arkansas Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1991 - Present

Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, Circle of Advocates

Member

2016 - 2016

American Board of Trial Advocates (Arkansas chapter)

President

2015 - 2015

American Board of Trial Advocates (Arkansas chapter)

Vice President

2008 - 2009

American Inns of Court

President

2007 - 2008

American Inn of Court

Vice President

2004 - 2007

Arkansas Bar Association, Tort Law Section

Member

2000 - 2001

Washington County Bar Association

President

1999 - 2000

Washington County Bar Association

Vice President

Education

1991

University of Arkansas

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Arkansas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Western Arkansas Trial Practice Seminar

Evidence of Damages, Proving and Defending

2017

ABOTA Trial Practice Lecture Series, UofA School of Law

Case Evaluation

2016

University of Arkansas School of Law

Civility Matters Presentation

2016

ABOTA Trial Practice Lecture Series, UofA School of Law

Case Evaluation

2015

ABOTA Trial Practice Lecture Series, UofA School of Law

Case Evaluation

2014

ABOTA Trial Practice Lecture Series, UofA School of Law

Case Evaluation

2013

Western District Trial Practice Seminar

Technology in the Courtroom

2008

Health Law Class

Guest speaker on handling personal injury cases

2007

ATLA CLE

Winning the Personal Injury Case

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

J. earned significant contribution points in 2018.

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