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Sean Keith
Biography
Sean T. Keith has represented people injured as a result of the negligence of others for more than twenty-five years. His practice began with car wrecks and has grown to include tractor trailer crashes, nursing home abuse and products liability cases against car manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell. He has been recognized by several national organizations and has regularly been featured on the Mid South’s Super Lawyer list and named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers.
Attorneys across the United States refer cases to Sean that involve bad drugs and medical devices. As part of his work in the transvaginal mesh litigation, Sean has taken on primary responsibility for depositions of key corporate employees, including engineers, medical directors, and regulatory officers. One of the cases to which Sean contributed resulted in a multimillion-dollar verdict against the mesh manufacturer. Additionally, he has represented dozens of clients on the Stryker hip failure cases, which resulted in a nationwide settlement of over one billion dollars.
Sean began his career as a prosecuting attorney in Logan County, Arkansas, where he was involved in jury trials concerning several different types of criminal cases, including murder. Since 1995, he has exclusively practiced civil law.
Sean is an active member of the legal profession and his community. He is past President of the Benton County Bar Association and former Chairman of the Arkansas Bar Association Board of Governors. Sean received the 2013 C.E. Ransick Award of Excellence from the Arkansas Bar Association for his contributions to the practice of law. He currently serves as a member of the Arkansas Supreme Court Model Civil Jury Instructions Committee and was appointed in 2015 by Governor Asa Hutchinson to sit as a Special Justice on the Arkansas Supreme Court.
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
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Nursing Home Abuse
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Workers' Compensation
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees - We offer contingency fees with a no fee guarantee if we do not win your case.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Logan County Arkansas
Year: 1993 - 1995
Description: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for all of Logan County. This includes a primary responsibility for 2 District Courts and 2 Circuit Courts. During my 18 months in the position, I tried cases with a wide range of magnitude. These cases ranged from simple misdemeanor crimes to 1st Degree Murder.
Founder, Senior Partner Keith Miller Butler Schneider & Pawlik, PLLC
Year: 1995 - 2020
Description: Founded two person firm that grew into fourteen lawyers and three offices at the time of departure. Litigation focused firm with a tax and estate department. In my time there, I was a Senior Partner involved in litigation that included pharmaceutical, injury and commercial cases. I Represented mostly plaintiffs, with exception of a small group of Fortune 500 companies.
Managing Partner Keith Law Group
Year: 2020 - Current
Description: Keith Law Group is a Personal Injury Law Firm focused mainly on Arkansas motor vehicle accident cases. Arkansas motor vehicle accident cases we litigate include, but are not limited to: - Arkansas Car Accidents - Arkansas Truck Accidents - Arkansas Motorcycle Accidents - Arkansas Uber Accidents & Arkansas Lyft Accidents (and other Arkansas Rideshare Accidents) Our other areas of practice include, but are not limited to: - Medical Device & Drug Injury Cases - Nursing Home Abuse - Medical Malpractice - Workers Compensation - Bicycle Accidents - Wrongful Death - Construction Accidents - Boating Accidents - Bad Faith Insurance - Premises Liability - Life Insurance Claim Disputes - Slip and Fall - Traumatic Brain Injuries - Dog Bites - Daycare Abuse - Other General Personal Injury Cases Additionally, we are currently accepting claims for the Tylenol Autism ADHD Lawsuit. For more information on this case, and how to file a claim, visit www.keithlawgroup.com.
Professional Associations
American Association of Justice Member (1999 - Current)
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Member (1995 - Current)
Benton County Bar Association President (1998 - 1999)
Arkansas State Bar  # 93158 Member (1993 - Current)
Arkansas State Bar Association  # 93158 Chairman, Board of Governors (2003 - 2013)
Publications
Forty Under 40: Sean Keith Talk Business & Politics (January 12, 2017)
Keith Recognized by Arkansas Bar Association Arkansas Business
Sean Keith - Arkansas - The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
In Podcast, NWA Law Firm Provides Advice on How to Navigate Situations Involving Underage Drinking & More Newswire.com (August 10, 2018)
Awards
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Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
Martindale-Hubbell 2022.0
Note: AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
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10 Consecutive Years Selected To Super Lawyers List
Super Lawyers 2022.0
Note: Selected to Super Lawyers list for 10 consecutive years from 2012-2022.
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Lawyer.com Featured Attorney
Lawyer.com 2023.0
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10.0 Rating
Avvo 2023.0
Note: Avvo Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information they collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals.
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Top Injury & Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Arkansas
HG.org 2023.0
Note: HG.org was one of the very first online law information sites and has grown to be a top-most popular legal resource on the internet. It includes extensive directories of law firms and lawyers for more than 200 countries, along with law information, legal articles written by lawyers, and legal guides for more than 260 areas of practice.
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CE Ransick Award
Arkansas Bar Association 2013.0
Note: Given to outstanding attorney of the year by the Arkansas Bar Association for contributions to the legal profession.
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Top 50: Arkansas Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2016.0
Note: Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
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Top Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Arkansas
Lawyers.com 2022.0
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Hot Springs Top Attorneys Award Winner
Attorneys.com 2022.0
Education
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University of Arkansas School of Law J.D. (1993) | Law
Year: 1990 - 1993
Honors: Dean's List Activities: President of the Student Bar Association (1992-1993)
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Westminster College B.A. (1990) | History
Year: 1986 - 1990
Honors: Dean's List Activities: President of the Student Government Association
Speaking Engagements
Trial Skills & Preparation: How to Be a Trial Ninja!, Pulaski County, AR, June 11, 2021, Pulaski County Bar Association, A panel of plaintiff’s experts will answer questions from the audience and from a moderator such as: - Do you consider trial when taking a case and what factors do you consider? - What steps do you take to plan and prepare a case for trial? - What techniques do you use along the way to keep the case moving forward, organized, and efficient and to be ready for trial? - What goes into your trial preparation, such as your trial notebook, preparing witness, etc.?
Trial Skills & Preparation: How to Be a Trial Ninja!, Pulaski County, AR, June 11, 2021, Pulaski County Bar Association, A panel of plaintiff’s experts will answer questions from the audience and from a moderator such as: - Do you consider trial when taking a case and what factors do you consider? - What steps do you take to plan and prepare a case for trial? - What techniques do you use along the way to keep the case moving forward, organized, and efficient and to be ready for trial? - What goes into your trial preparation, such as your trial notebook, preparing witness, etc.?
Certifications
- Arkansas Bar Association: Active Member
Websites
https://keithlawgroup.com/
Keith Law Group
https://nwacaraccidentattorney.com/
NWA Car Accident Attorney
https://www.keithlawgroup.com/sean-t-keith/
Sean T. Keith Profile
https://www.keithlawgroup.com/tylenol-autism-adhd-lawsuit/
Tylenol Autism ADHD Lawsuit
NWA Car Accident Attorney - Rogers
5050 W Northgate Rd, Suite #110, Rogers, AR 72758
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Keith Law Group
5050 W. Northgate Road, Suite #108, Rogers, AR 72758
Monday: 12 AM - 12 AM
Tuesday: 12 AM - 12 AM
Wednesday: 12 AM - 12 AM
Thursday: 12 AM - 12 AM
Friday: 12 AM - 12 AM
Saturday: 12 AM - 12 AM
Sunday: 12 AM - 12 AM
NWA Car Accident Attorney - Fayetteville
1674 E Joyce Blvd, Suite C, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours