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Congratulations to Our 2025 Best Lawyers

Jim Smith has been named Lawyer of the Year in Mergers and Acquisitions.

Congratulations to Jim Smith and Rebecca Hurst who were selected for the 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world.

These attorneys were recognized by their peers in the following practice areas:

Jim Smith

  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law “Lawyer of the Year”
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securitization and Structured Finance Law
  • Tax Law

Jim-Smith

Rebecca Hurst

  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Rebecca-Hurst

We’re proud to have these attorneys representing such high standards in the legal community.

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Jun 23, 2026

Chambers and Partners 2026

Smith Hurst, PLC has earned Band 2 rankings in both Corporate/Commercial and Real Estate in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide, making it the only Northwest Arkansas-based firm recognized. Founding attorneys Rebecca Hurst and Jim Smith also received individual rankings across corporate, real estate, and tax law.

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Recognitions

Apr 21, 2026

Tier 1 in Legal 500 rankings

Jim Smith and Rebecca Hurst have been recognized in Tier 1 of the Legal 500 U.S. rankings for Southeast Corporate & M&A. This national recognition reflects their exceptional legal work, business-focused counsel, and the trust clients place in Smith Hurst to navigate complex transactions and strategic decisions.

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