Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Arkansas (2026)
Key Takeaways
- McMath Woods P.A. ranks #1 with a 96/100 meta-score, holding Tier 1 status in Best Law Firms (U.S. News) and multiple Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) honorees.
- Rainwater, Holt & Sexton (#2, 93/100) and The Brad Hendricks Law Firm (#3, 90/100) each appeared in 6 separate ranking sources.
- Seven of the top 10 firms are based in Central Arkansas (Little Rock metro), while Northwest Arkansas claims two entries.
- Rankings were compiled by cross-referencing 15 sources including Best Lawyers (trust 10/10), Best Law Firms (trust 10/10), and Super Lawyers (trust 9/10).
Based on cross-referencing 15 authoritative sources — including Best Lawyers in America (trust 10/10), Best Law Firms by U.S. News & Best Lawyers (trust 10/10), and Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication (trust 9/10) — here are the top-ranked personal injury lawyers in Arkansas for 2026.
Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Arkansas by Meta-Score
McMath Woods P.A. — Tier 1 in Best Law Firms (U.S. News), multiple Super Lawyers honorees (Thomson Reuters), 5 attorneys in Best Lawyers in America including James Bruce McMath (since 1995). Will Bond named Lawyer of the Year 2023 and 2026. Meta-score: 96/100, 6 source appearances.
Rainwater, Holt & Sexton — Listed in Best Law Firms (U.S. News), Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), and NAOPIA. Bob Sexton serves on the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors. Meta-score: 93/100, 6 source appearances.
The Brad Hendricks Law Firm — Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and NAOPIA. Notable verdicts include $12.5M (auto accident) and $6.8M (medical negligence). Meta-score: 90/100, 6 source appearances.
Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield P.A. — Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), NAOPIA, Expertise.com. Jason Hatfield serves 4th term on ATLA Board of Governors. Meta-score: 86/100, 5 source appearances. Based in Fayetteville.
Wright Lindsey Jennings — Tier 1 in Best Law Firms (U.S. News), Best Lawyers in America (Rodney P. Moore since 2009, Kyle R. Wilson since 2018). Meta-score: 84/100, 3 source appearances.
Ken Kieklak, Attorney at Law — Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), NAOPIA, Expertise.com Fayetteville. Meta-score: 79/100, 4 source appearances. Based in Fayetteville.
Law Offices of Alan LeVar — National Trial Lawyers Top 100, ATLA Board of Governors. $59M in career settlements across 50+ jury trials. Meta-score: 78/100, 3 source appearances.
RMP LLP — Best Law Firms (U.S. News) and Best Lawyers in America. Paul McNeill named Lawyer of the Year 2018, Best Lawyers since 2003, Million Dollar Advocates Forum member. Meta-score: 77/100, 2 source appearances.
Dodds, Kidd & Ryan — Best Law Firms (U.S. News), ATLA Board. Jud Kidd is Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and ABOTA member. 90+ years combined experience. Meta-score: 76/100, 2 source appearances.
Blair & Stroud — Best Law Firms (U.S. News) and Best Lawyers in America. H. David Blair recognized since 1993. Meta-score: 75/100, 2 source appearances. Based in Batesville.
Top Firms in Central Arkansas (Little Rock Metro)
Seven of the top 10 firms are headquartered in Little Rock: McMath Woods P.A. (#1, 96/100), Rainwater, Holt & Sexton (#2, 93/100), The Brad Hendricks Law Firm (#3, 90/100), Wright Lindsey Jennings (#5, 84/100), Law Offices of Alan LeVar (#7, 78/100), RMP LLP (#8, 77/100), and Dodds, Kidd & Ryan (#9, 76/100). McMath Woods P.A. and Wright Lindsey Jennings both hold Tier 1 status in Best Law Firms (U.S. News).
Top Firms in Northwest Arkansas (Fayetteville / Springdale)
Two Fayetteville-based firms made the statewide top 10: Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield P.A. (#4, 86/100) and Ken Kieklak, Attorney at Law (#6, 79/100). Both Jason Hatfield and Ken Kieklak are recognized by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and NAOPIA.
Top Firms in Northeast Arkansas (Batesville)
Blair & Stroud (#10, 75/100) is the sole Northeast Arkansas entry, based in Batesville. Blair & Stroud is recognized by both Best Law Firms (U.S. News) and Best Lawyers in America, with H. David Blair listed since 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which personal injury law firm ranks highest in Arkansas for 2026?
McMath Woods P.A. ranks #1 with a 96/100 meta-score, holding Tier 1 status in Best Law Firms (U.S. News) and featuring 5 attorneys in Best Lawyers in America, including Will Bond (Lawyer of the Year 2026).
Which Arkansas personal injury firms appear in the most ranking sources?
McMath Woods P.A., Rainwater, Holt & Sexton, and The Brad Hendricks Law Firm each appear in 6 separate authoritative sources, including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and Best Law Firms (U.S. News).
Who are the top personal injury lawyers in Northwest Arkansas?
Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield P.A. (#4, 86/100) and Ken Kieklak, Attorney at Law (#6, 79/100), both based in Fayetteville, are the highest-ranked Northwest Arkansas firms. Both are recognized by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and NAOPIA.
How were these Arkansas personal injury lawyer rankings compiled?
Rankings aggregate data from 15 sources including Best Lawyers in America (trust 10/10), Best Law Firms by U.S. News (trust 10/10), and Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters (trust 9/10). Meta-scores weight source appearances (40%), rank position (30%), source authority (20%), and major credentials (10%).
Are there top-ranked personal injury firms outside Little Rock?
Yes. Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield P.A. and Ken Kieklak are based in Fayetteville (Northwest Arkansas), and Blair & Stroud is based in Batesville (Northeast Arkansas). All three are recognized by Best Law Firms (U.S. News) or Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).