Hardin, Jesson & Terry, PLC - Fort Smith, AR
Hardin, Jesson & Terry, PLC Law Firm Overview
Located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the law firm of Hardin, Jesson & Terry, PLC, focuses on health care litigation and regulatory compliance, insurance defense, energy law, business and commercial law, and workers' compensation.
From our offices in Fort Smith and Little Rock, we provide skilled counsel and representation to corporations and insurance companies in Sebastian County and throughout Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. Founded more than a century ago, our law firm has built its reputation on the principles of integrity, ingenuity and diligence.
In civil litigation, we rely on our comprehensive legal backgrounds, courtroom skills and knowledge of our clients' industries. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing insurance carriers and their insureds in class actions and other civil actions involving wrongful death claims, product liability claims and other complex matters.
We also regularly defend health professionals and professional associations in cases involving nursing home litigation and medical malpractice claims. Our other services for health care providers include assistance with compliance and regulatory issues, including representation before state and federal regulatory bodies and the defense of medical, statutory and punitive claims in litigation.
For clients in the energy industry, including oil and gas companies, we assist with preparing title opinions, negotiating contracts, drafting and reviewing leases and agreements, and performing due diligence and other title, regulatory, transactional and litigation matters. Our energy law attorneys regularly appear before state and federal courts, as well as the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission.
Our law firm also represents insurance companies and self-insured employers in workers' compensation matters. In addition to providing representation in litigation and appeals, we advise clients on the development of policies and procedures in accordance with laws and regulations.
Hardin, Jesson & Terry, PLC, takes a collaborative approach to addressing and resolving client issues, and our team of attorneys includes a former chief justice and former special justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court. Whatever your legal issue, you can trust that we will leverage our experience and resources to pursue the best possible result for you.
Practice Areas
- Health Care Litigation & Regulatory Compliance
- Business and Commercial
- Workers' Compensation
- Insurance Defense
- Energy (Oil & Gas)
- Probate and Estate Planning
Litigation
- 70% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Previous Law Firm Name
- Hardin, Jesson, Dawson & Terry
- Hardin, Jesson & Terry
Attorneys
| Dougherty, Kirkman T. Member | Klutts, Shala J. Of Counsel | Rickard, Jeffrey D. Associate |
| Evitts, J. Leslie III Member | Magness, J. Gregory Member | Terry, Rex M. Member |
| Honea, Robert M. Partner | Norton, C. Ryan Member | |
| Jesson, Bradley D. Of Counsel | Randall, Stephanie Irby Member |
Address
5000 Rogers Avenue
Suite 500
P.O. Box 10127
Fort Smith, AR 72917-0127
Phones
479-452-2200
Faxes
479-452-9097
Emails
Websites
Other Offices
HARDIN JESSON & TERRY PLC
1401 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 190, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-2939
501-850-0015
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Our Firm
Hardin, Jesson & Terry, PLC is a general practice law firm. Our team approach, dedication and personalized attention allow us to serve the individualized needs of our clients in virtually all aspects of civil law.
Practice Areas
Our firm is respected for providing clients with sound legal advice and advocacy tailored to meet their unique and diverse needs.
Attorney Profiles
We are honored that the character and skill of our attorneys have been recognized by others. Our firm is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, demonstrating the pinnacle of professional experience.



