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J. Timothy Smith

Elliott & Smith Law Firm • Fayetteville, AR
Defective Dangerous ProductsMedical MalpracticePersonal InjuryRail

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Contact

Email
Phone
(479) 480-5837
Address
P.O. Box 9090, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, US

Professional

About

J. Timothy Smith is a seasoned attorney based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and a founding partner at Elliott & Smith Law Firm. With a strong educational foundation, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from the University of Arkansas in 1988, where he was also a two-year letterman on the Razorback Football Team. He later obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1991. Timothy began his legal career as a clerk for Odom & Elliott, P.A., transitioning to an associate role upon graduating and passing the Arkansas Bar Examination. His dedication and expertise led to a partnership at the firm in 1994, where he honed his skills in various areas of law until 2006. That year, he co-founded the Elliott & Smith Law Firm with partner Don R. Elliott, Jr., focusing on providing compassionate and effective legal representation for clients in need. At Elliott & Smith Law Firm, Timothy specializes in medical malpractice, personal injury, and rail-related cases. His extensive experience includes handling complex personal injury claims, such as tractor-trailer accidents, car wrecks, nursing home neglect, products liability, and wrongful death cases. With a commitment to advocating for his clients, Timothy Smith leverages his background and expertise to navigate the legal landscape with integrity and skill, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for those he represents in Fayetteville and beyond.

About Defective Dangerous Products Law

Product liability attorneys represent consumers injured by defective or dangerous products. They hold manufacturers accountable for harm caused by their products. Common matters include defective products, product recalls, manufacturing defects, warning label failures.

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Credentials

Education
1991 University of Arkansas JD - Juris Doctor 1988 University of Arkansas BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2018 Top Rated Lawyer, SuperLawyers 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 N/A Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
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
Speaking
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
Updated: Apr 17, 2026