Don Elliott Jr
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Don Elliott Jr
Biography
Mr. Elliott was admitted to the Arkansas bar in 1978. He is also admitted to practice before U.S. District Courts of Arkansas, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court. He received his education from Ouachita Baptist University (B.A., cum laude, 1975) where he was a four year letterman on the Tiger football team; and University of Arkansas School of Law at Fayetteville (J.D., 1978). He was the Research Editor of the Arkansas Law Review for 1978. He also became a Certified Public Accountant (currently inactive), Arkansas, 1980. Don Elliott also served in the Arkansas National Guard from 1975-1981 and attained the rank of Captain.
Mr. Elliott is a founding partner of the Elliott and Smith law Firm, where he handles personal injury cases involving 18-wheeler tractor-trailer collisions, motor vehicle collisions, motorcycle collisions, medical malpractice claims, nursing home neglect, injuries arising from defective products, as well as a multitude of other personal injury claims. He served as a Special Justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, 1994. He was also on the Arkansas Model Jury Instructions Committee-Civil in 2000-2006. He served as President of the Washington County Bar Association in 1991-1992, and served in the Arkansas Bar Association House of Delegates 1987-1990; Executive Council, 1990-1991, and Board of Governors 2014-2017. Don Elliott was President of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Associates in 2013-2014. He also served on the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors in 1993-1996; 2000-2001 and 2008-2013. He was voted Outstanding Trial Lawyer by the Arkansas Trial Lawyer Association for 2010. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (Arkansas Chapter); American Inns of Court (Emeritus; President, 2004-2005). Fellow: Arkansas Bar Foundation (Board of Directors, 2005-2011). Mr. Elliott was named a Mid-South Super Lawyer for 2008-2017. He also teaches as an Adjunct Law Instructor at the University of Arkansas Law .
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
American Association for Justice - AAJ
Year: Current
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Executive Council Arkansas State Bar
Year: 1990 - 1991
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House of Delegates Arkansas State Bar
Year: 1991 - 1992
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President Washington County Bar Association - Arkansas
Year: 1991 - 1992
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Special Justice Arkansas Supreme Court
Year: 1994 - 1994
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Committee Member Arkansas Model jury Insctuctions
Year: 2000 - 2006
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President Washington County Arkansas - Inns of Court
Year: 2004 - 2005
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Advocate American Board of Trial Advocates
Year: 2007 - Current
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President-Elect Arkansas Trial Lawyers
Year: 2012 - 2012
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President Arkansas Trial Lawyers
Year: 2013 - 2013
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Member Washington County Bar Association - Arkansas
Year: 1978 - Current
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Board of Governors Arkansas State Bar
Year: 2014 - 2017
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Member APITLA
Year: Current
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Professional Associations
American Inns of Court Emeritus (Current)
Arkansas State Bar Member (Current)
APITLA Member (Current)
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Vice-President (2011 - Current)
American Association of Justice Advocate (Current)
American Board of Trial Advocates Advocate (2007 - Current)
Awards
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Trial Lawyer of the Year
Arkansas Trial Lawyers 2010.0
Education
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University of Arkansas - Fayetteville J.D. | Law
Year: 1975 - 1978
Honors: Law Review
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Ouachita Baptist University B.S. | Accounting
Year: 1971 - 1975
Websites
http://www.elliottsmithlaw.com
Elliott & Smith Law Firm
Elliott & Smith Law Firm
4302 N. Waterside Court, Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 575-0039