J. Michael Cogbill, Lawyer at Ledbetter Law Firm
J. Michael Cogbill, Lawyer at Ledbetter Law Firm

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J. Michael Cogbill

Of Counsel  •  lcah@lcahlaw.com

“Mike never met a technicality he didn’t like.”

Mike Cogbill is a lawyer’s lawyer, the epitome of professionalism and sharp intellect. Mike is a native of Arkansas and began his legal career at the Department of Justice, after having served as a Captain in the U.S. Army.

Mike has a keen ability to analyze any issue and his strategical skills are second to none. Mike’s talent for legal analysis and articulate yet plain spoken argument has been the bane of many plaintiff’s attorneys. His thoughtful and common sense approach is something to which any young lawyer should aspire. His analysis of any legal question is insightful and his advice not only concise but spot on.

Mike served for many years on the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct, and his concern for ethics in the legal profession is evident in his practice. He is one of those lawyers who can beat you in the courtroom, but you would still want to have a drink with him after court.

Curriculum Vitae

Mr. Cogbill was born in Newport, Arkansas on July 28, 1943.

Since entering the legal field in 1971, Mr. Cogbill has focused on providing legal representation to individuals, professionals, and businesses, along with their insurance carriers, in a variety of areas. In addition to providing advice to reduce or prevent potential legal disputes, Mr. Cogbill provides a defense in litigated matters involving medical malpractice, insurance, banking, and legal malpractice. Mr. Cogbill served as a member of the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct for the years 1996-2009; his continued concern for the ethics of the legal profession has proven indispensable at Ledbetter, Cogbill, Arnold & Harrison LLP.

Areas of Practice:

  • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Banking Law
  • Insurance Defense Law
  • Legal Malpractice

Bar Admissions:

  • Arkansas, 1971
  • U.S. District Courts, Arkansas
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Education:

  • Hendrix College, B.A., 1965
  • University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, J.D. 1971

Professional Associations and Organizations:

  • Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Sebastian County Bar Association
  • Arkansas Bar Association
  • The Defense Research Institute
  • Captain, U.S. Army, 1966-1968
  • Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1971-1974