J. Leslie Evitts III
Partner
P.O. Box 10127
Fort Smith, AR 72917-0127
P: 479-452-2200
F: 479-452-9097
evitts@hardinlaw.com
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Mr. Evitts maintains a respected general civil litigation practice, focused on the defense of personal injury and workers’ compensation actions. Mr. Evitts routinely represents insurance companies at trial in a variety of civil matters. With his background in Public Administration, he has a specialized knowledge and skill base that allows him to successfully counsel and represent employers in complex administrative, management and employment issues.
Representative Experience
Serving as first chair trial attorney in personal injury and products liability matters;
Defending workers’ compensation cases before the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission and in court; and
Representation of clients in front of the Arkansas Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
Education
B.S., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1981
J.D., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1987
Admitted to Practice
Arkansas
United States Courts of Appeal for the Eighth Circuit
U.S. District Court Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Oklahoma
MEMBERSHIPS
Arkansas Bar Association
Arkansas Bar Foundation
American Bar Association
Sebastian County Bar Association
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