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Jim Smith

Founding Partner · Smith Hurst, PLC

United StatesMergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Law

About

Founding partner of Smith Hurst, PLC, a Tier 1 rated law firm in Arkansas focusing on mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, real estate law, tax law, and trusts and estates. Also served as President of Business and chief general legal counsel for Good Day Farm, a medical marijuana multi-state operator, and has been an adjunct professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law for over 20 years.

Practice areas

Mergers and AcquisitionsCorporate LawReal Estate LawTax LawTrusts and EstatesSecurities LawBanking and Finance LawCorporate Governance LawSecuritizationVenture CapitalPrivate Equity

Office

Expertise

CannabisVenture CapitalPrivate EquityMergers and AcquisitionsCorporate Law

Education

  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation, New York University School of Law
  • Juris Doctor, cum laude, University of Arkansas School of Law
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, cum laude, Arkansas Tech University

Admissions

  • Certified Public Accountant (Registered Inactive)