Robert T. Smith
Recognized since 2013
Little Rock, Arkansas
Practice Areas
Banking and Finance Law
Commercial Finance Law
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tax Law
Robert T. Smith heads the Finance and Commercial Transactions Practice Group and serves on the firm’s Management Committee. His diverse corporate practice focuses on representing individuals, companies, and financial institutions in general business, transactional, securities and regulatory matters. He has handled transactions in a variety of areas including the banking, healthcare, real estate and technology industries.In the banking area, Robert advises clients on merger and acquisition transactions, lending, regulatory compliance and capital raising activities. He assists clients in private equity and corporate finance matters, the offering of debt and equity securities, and counseling directors and executive officers regarding fiduciary duties and corporate governance issues. Robert also regularly represents professionals and professional firms in the formation, expansion, merger, and division of professional practices.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: rsmith@fridayfirm.com
- Direct Phone Number: 501-370-1559
- Lawyer Page: https://www.fridayfirm.com/en/attorney/rsmith/
Location
- 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000
Little Rock, AR 72201-3493
Education
- University of Florida, LLM Taxation, graduated 2001
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, JD, graduated 1999
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, B.S. Accounting, graduated 1996
Bar Admissions
- Arkansas, 1999
Headquarters:
Little Rock, Arkansas
61 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
8 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Securities / Capital Markets Law, Little Rock (2024)
- Securities / Capital Markets Law, Little Rock (2021)
- Banking and Finance Law, Little Rock (2020)
- Securities / Capital Markets Law, Little Rock (2019)
- Securities / Capital Markets Law, Little Rock (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Tax Law
Publications
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