Derrick Smith is an experienced strategic advisor and advocate assisting national and regional clients in insurance regulatory law, compliance, investigative, and legislative matters. He represents insurance clients in their interactions with state insurance departments throughout the United States providing counsel on insurance law and regulatory compliance. He has substantial experience representing regulated businesses and entities in all aspects of government relations including legislative and regulatory solutions and contracting and procurement to maximize business opportunities. With the complexities of changing laws and interpretations by regulatory bodies, Derrick provides up-to-date counsel that enables businesses and entities to work successfully with regulators and government representatives at the local and state levels.
Derrick W. Smith
Awarded Practice Areas
Government Relations Practice Administrative / Regulatory Law Insurance Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Little Rock.
Awarded Practice Areas
Government Relations Practice Administrative / Regulatory Law Insurance Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Little Rock.
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, J.D., graduated 2000
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Government Relations Practice, Little Rock (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Insurance Law
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