Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Brian C. Smith
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Brian C. Smith practices in the firm’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group. His practice includes experience in the design, implementation and administration of tax-qualified retirement plans including defined benefit pension plans, profit-sharing plans, 401(k) plans and ESOPs. He also works with nonqualified deferred compensation plans and health and welfare plans for financial institutions, regular business organizations, professional corporations and governmental and non-profit organizations. Brian assists plan sponsors and fiduciaries with regulatory compliance with ERISA, with state and federal tax issues and with local legislation affecting retirement and welfare plans. In addition, he acts as counsel to plan sponsors and fiduciaries with respect to ERISA controversies and litigation.
Overview
- University of Florida, LLM Taxation, graduated 2004
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, JD, graduated 2003
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, BS in Accounting, graduated 1998
- Arkansas, 2003
- Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services - Past President of Board of Director
- American Bar Association - Member
- Arkansas Bar Association - Federal Tax Institute Committee Co Chair 2012
- Arkansas Bar Association - Tax Section Chairman 2012-2013
- Pulaski County Bar Association - Member
- Women and Children First: The Center Against Family Violence - Board of Directors
- Arkansas, 2003
- Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services - Past President of Board of Director
- American Bar Association - Member
- Arkansas Bar Association - Federal Tax Institute Committee Co Chair 2012
- Arkansas Bar Association - Tax Section Chairman 2012-2013
- Pulaski County Bar Association - Member
- Women and Children First: The Center Against Family Violence - Board of Directors
- University of Florida, LLM Taxation, graduated 2004
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, JD, graduated 2003
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, BS in Accounting, graduated 1998
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Little Rock (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Real Estate Law
News & Media
Additional Information
- Certified Public Accountant
Inactive, Arkansas
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