Meredith A. Hoover

Associate

P.O. Box 10127
Fort Smith, AR 72917-0127
P: 479-452-2200
F: 479-452-9097
mhoover@hardinlaw.com

Ms. Hoover maintains a diverse general practice with an emphasis on civil litigation, collection matters, and bankruptcy. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Hoover maintained a private practice with a focus on family law, bankruptcy and criminal defense. Her prior experience, including as a public defender and a judicial extern for the Honorable Ben T. Barry of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Arkansas, has given Ms. Hoover valuable insight into courtroom practice and procedure, which she uses to advocate for her clients in all stages of litigation. Ms. Hoover is a lifelong resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and enjoys being involved in the community through many local volunteer organizations.

Representative Experience

Representation of clients in all stages of divorce, child custody, and child visitation matters;

Served as public defender in Crawford County, Arkansas, and represented clients for felony and misdemeanor charges;

Representation of debtors before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court;

Served as judicial extern to the Honorable Ben T. Barry of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Arkansas; and

Certified by the Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission as a mediator for Arkansas Circuit Courts.

Education

  • B.A., Sewanee: The University of the South, 2009
  • J.D., University of Arkansas, 2012

Honors

  • Arkansas Law Review, Member
  • Order of Gownsmen, Sewanee: The University of the South

Admitted to Practice

  • Arkansas
  • U.S. District Court Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas

Memberships

  • Arkansas Bar Association
  • Sebastian County Bar Association

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