Kathy McCarroll

Commercial Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)

Little Rock, Arkansas

11+ years experience

Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

501-370-1412

https://fridayfirm.com/attorneys/mmccarroll

400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000, Little Rock, AR 72201-3493

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Bio

Kathy McCarroll joined the firm in 2014 as a member of the Litigation Group. Her practice focuses on business litigation, personal injury defense, railroad law, products liability defense and appellate advocacy. In 2019, Mid-South Super Lawyers listed Kathy as a “Rising Star.” Prior to law school, Kathy enjoyed a successful career in communications with an emphasis on speechwriting. Kathy got her start in speechwriting while working on a U.S. presidential campaign. She later became the speechwriter for a prominent Washington, D.C.-based think tank. Since then, Kathy has worked across federal and state government, including serving as a speechwriter in The White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs and as a communications specialist for the Arkansas Attorney General. Most recently, Kathy worked as a public affairs specialist for a Little Rock advertising agency, utilizing her writing skills to achieve marketing solutions for clients across both the private and public sectors. Kathy graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law in 2014. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Wellesley College in 2003. In the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, she was named "One to Watch." Kathy McCarroll joined the firm in 2014 as a member of the Litigation Group. Her practice focuses on business litigation, personal injury defense, railroad law, products liability defense and appellate advocacy. In 2019, Mid-South Super Lawyers listed Kathy as a “Rising Star.” Prior to law school, Kathy enjoyed a successful career in communications with an emphasis on speechwriting. Kathy got her start in speechwriting while working on a U.S. presidential campaign. She later became the speechwriter for a prominent Washington, D.C.-based think tank. Since then, Kathy has worked across federal and state government, including serving as a speechwriter in The White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs and as a communications specialist for the Arkansas Attorney General. Most recently, Kathy worked as a public affairs specialist for a Little Rock advertising agency, utilizing her writing skills to achieve marketing solutions for clients across both the private and public sectors. Kathy graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law in 2014. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Wellesley College in 2003. In the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, she was named "One to Watch."

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Insurance Law
Recognized: Appellate Practice - 2024
Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2024
Recognized: Construction Law - 2024
Recognized: Insurance Law - 2024
Recognized: Appellate Practice - 2023
Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2023
Recognized: Construction Law - 2023
Recognized: Insurance Law - 2023
Recognized: Appellate Practice - 2022
Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2022
Recognized: Construction Law - 2022
Recognized: Insurance Law - 2022
Recognized: Appellate Practice - 2021
Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2021
Recognized: Construction Law - 2021
Recognized: Insurance Law - 2021
Practice Area: Appellate Practice
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Practice Area: Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Practice Area: Construction Law
Practice Area: Insurance Law
Practice Area: Litigation - Insurance
Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation
Practice Area: Railroad Law
Practice Area: Transportation Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, JD, graduated 2014
Wellesley College, B.A., Political Science, graduated 2003

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Reviews

Brandon Turner

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional who guided us through a complex business dispute

Our company faced a high-stakes commercial litigation matter that threatened significant financial and reputational damage. From our initial consultation, Kathy McCarroll demonstrated a masterful command of the intricate legal and factual issues at play. Her eleven years of focused experience, particularly in business litigation and appellate practice, were immediately evident. She didn't just react to the opposing counsel's moves; she developed a proactive, multi-faceted strategy that anticipated challenges. Kathy’s background in insurance law proved invaluable in navigating related coverage questions, and her recognition in these fields, which we later learned about, came as no surprise. What truly set her apart was her ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for our leadership team. Her preparation was exhaustive, and her advocacy in negotiations was both tenacious and strategically sound. The result was a favorable settlement that protected our interests completely, avoiding a protracted and costly trial. Working with Kathy and the team at Friday Eldredge & Clark was a lesson in top-tier legal service. She is not only a brilliant attorney but also a trusted advisor who is genuinely invested in her clients' success. We cannot recommend her highly enough.