Derrick W. Smith

Derrick W. Smith

Government Relations Practice

0.0 (0 reviews)
Little Rock, Arkansas
25+ years experience
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC
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Contact Information

425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1800, Little Rock, AR 72201
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Bio

Derrick Smith is an experienced strategic advisor and advocate assisting national and regional clients in insurance regulatory law, compliance, investigative, and legislative matters. He represents insurance clients in their interactions with state insurance departments throughout the United States providing counsel on insurance law and regulatory compliance. He has substantial experience representing regulated businesses and entities in all aspects of government relations including legislative and regulatory solutions and contracting and procurement to maximize business opportunities. With the complexities of changing laws and interpretations by regulatory bodies, Derrick provides up-to-date counsel that enables businesses and entities to work successfully with regulators and government representatives at the local and state levels. Derrick Smith is an experienced strategic advisor and advocate assisting national and regional clients in insurance regulatory law, compliance, investigative, and legislative matters. He represents insurance clients in their interactions with state insurance departments throughout the United States providing counsel on insurance law and regulatory compliance. He has substantial experience representing regulated businesses and entities in all aspects of government relations including legislative and regulatory solutions and contracting and procurement to maximize business opportunities. With the complexities of changing laws and interpretations by regulatory bodies, Derrick provides up-to-date counsel that enables businesses and entities to work successfully with regulators and government representatives at the local and state levels.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Arkansas

State Capital

Little Rock

Highest Court

Arkansas Supreme Court

Bar Association

Arkansas Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Government Relations Practice

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Government Relations Practice, Little Rock (2026)
  • Recognized: Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Recognized: Government Relations Practice
  • Recognized: Insurance Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016

Education

  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock, J.D., graduated 2000

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