Michael T. Newman
Jones, Jackson & Moll, PLC
401 North Seventh Street, P.O. Box 2023
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72902-2023
Telephone: 479-782-7203
Mike Newman focuses his practice on civil litigation, appellate practice, and insurance coverage disputes.
Mike earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1987 and a master’s degree in philosophy in 1990. Both were from the University of Arkansas. From 1989 to 1992, he completed 67 hours toward a philosophy Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
In 1998 he earned his J.D. degree from the University of Missouri School of Law. While there, he served as a member of the Journal of Dispute Resolution.
In his free time, Mike likes spending time with his family and hiking.
Reported Cases:
- Global Economic Resources, Inc. v. Swaminathan, 2011 Ark. App. 349, — S.W.3d —-.
- BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP v. Benefit Bank, 2011 Ark. App. 193.
- Hall v. Bias, 2011 Ark. App. 93, — S.W.3d —-.
- Jackson v. Smith, 2010 Ark. App. 681, — S.W.3d —-.
- Dever v Hentzen Coatings, Inc., 380 F.3d 1070 (8th Cir. 2004).
Publications and Presentations:
- Author/Lecturer, “Developments in Arkansas Civil Procedure,” Arkansas Bar Association webinar, scheduled for April 25, 2012.
- Author/Lecturer, “Recent Developments in Arkansas Civil Procedure – 2011,” Sebastian County Bar Association, February 2012.
- Author/Lecturer, “Insurance Subrogation Basics,” National Business Institute, July 2011.
- Author, “Evidence, Ethics, and Experts,” National Business Institute, March 2010.
Memberships:
- Arkansas Bar Association (Member, Uniform Laws Committee).
- Oklahoma Bar Association (Member, Insurance Section).
- The Missouri Bar.
- Sebastian County Bar Association
[Updated: 2012-04-18]
