General Information
Overview
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McMath Woods evolved from a firm founded by Sidney S. McMath, Leland F. Leatherman and Henry Woods in 1953. After serving in the Marine Corps during World War II and as Prosecuting Attorney for Garland County, McMath was twice elected Governor of Arkansas where he, Leatherman and Woods (who served in his administration) pursued a reform agenda. After leaving the Governor's office, the three established their law firm representing workers, victims of personal injury and consumers. They developed a national reputation in these areas. McMath Woods P.A. reflects the values that guided the original firm, operating on the belief that the civil justice system, while a means for securing individual justice, is also an essential tool for regulating private behavior for the benefit of society at large.
We believe every true plaintiff's lawyer is a public interest lawyer committed to the pursuit of justice, both inside and outside the courtroom.
McMath Woods is committed to providing aggressive, creative and ethical representation in an ever broadening scope of practice where substantial interests of the individual are at stake.
We believe every true plaintiff's lawyer is a public interest lawyer committed to the pursuit of justice, both inside and outside the courtroom.
McMath Woods is committed to providing aggressive, creative and ethical representation in an ever broadening scope of practice where substantial interests of the individual are at stake.
Rankings
McMath Woods P.A. is metro ranked in 4 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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Fayetteville
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Little Rock
Tier 1 for Environmental Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Rankings
Regional Rankings
Fayetteville
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Little Rock
Tier 1 for Environmental Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
McMath Woods P.A. has 6 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made McMath Woods P.A. eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Main Location
Little Rock,
AR
711 West Third Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
United States
501-213-3448
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Office Locations
Fayetteville,
AR
525 South School Avenue, Suite 310
Fayetteville, AR 72701
United States
479-435-9473
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Management and Personnel
President
Phillip H. McMath
Managing Partner
James Bruce McMath