Robert T. Smith

Banking and Finance Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Little Rock, Arkansas

24+ years experience

Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

501-370-1559

https://www.fridayfirm.com/en/attorney/rsmith/

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

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Bio

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.

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Little Rock (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Little Rock (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Little Rock (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Little Rock (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Little Rock (2020)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Little Rock (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Little Rock (2016)
Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
Recognized: Commercial Finance Law
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Recognized: Securities / Capital Markets Law
Recognized: Tax Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

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

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Reviews

Sarah Anderson

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance on a complex business acquisition

Robert Smith provided exceptional counsel during our company's recent acquisition of a local competitor. His deep knowledge of commercial transactions and securities law, honed over 24 years, was invaluable in navigating the regulatory and financing complexities. His recent Lawyer of the Year recognitions are clearly well-deserved. He has a rare ability to explain intricate capital market considerations in practical terms. The entire process felt secure under his guidance at Friday Eldredge & Clark. While his response time could occasionally be slower due to his high-level committee roles, the quality of his strategic advice was always worth the wait. I would confidently recommend him for sophisticated corporate matters.