Attended college at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and received a Bachelors Degree in Communications in 1988. Was a two year letterman for the University of Arkansas Razorback Football Team, and a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. Attended Law School at the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and received a Juris Doctorate Degree in May of 1991.
While in law school, began clerking for the law firm of Odom & Elliott, P.A., and went to work for the firm as an associate after graduating from law school and passing the Arkansas Bar examination in August of 1991. Became a partner at Odom and Elliott, P.A. in January of 1994, and continued to work as a partner with the firm until August of 2006.
In August of 2006, left the firm of Odom & Elliott, P.A. with partner Don R. Elliott, Jr., and started the Elliott & Smith Law Firm. We primarily handle personal injury cases including tractor trailer wrecks, car wrecks, medical malpractice claims, nursing home neglect, products liability claims and wrongful death claims.
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Practice Areas
34 years
32 years
33%-40%
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
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P.O. Box 9090, Fayetteville, AR, 72703
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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back and forward and dealing with disrespectful "Account Managers" from the firm, they sent a letter stating they would no longer represent me.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...
"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."
Personal injury lawyer
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2022
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2020
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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
2006 - Present
Partner, Elliott & Smith Law Firm
1900 - Present
Partner, Elliott & Smith Law Firm
1989 - 2006
Partner, Odom & Elliott, P.A.
2008 - Present
American Board of Trial Advocates (Arkansas chapter)Associate Member
2007 - Present
Arkansas Bar FoundationFellow
2007 - Present
Arkansas Bar Association, Sustaining MemberMember
2000 - Present
American Inn of CourtMaster
1991 - Present
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1991 - Present
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, Circle of AdvocatesMember
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 CourtPresident
2007 - 2008
American Inn of CourtVice President
2004 - 2007
Arkansas Bar Association, Tort Law SectionMember
2000 - 2001
Washington County Bar AssociationPresident
1999 - 2000
Washington County Bar AssociationVice President
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Evidence of Damages, Proving and Defending
2017
Case Evaluation
2016
Civility Matters Presentation
2016
Case Evaluation
2015
Case Evaluation
2014
Case Evaluation
2013
Technology in the Courtroom
2008
Guest speaker on handling personal injury cases
2007
Winning the Personal Injury Case
English
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