Jason M. Hatfield

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Jason M. Hatfield

Founding Partner

Jason M. Hatfield is the founding partner of the firm and one of Arkansas’s most trusted personal injury and workers’ compensation attorneys. For thirty years, he has represented individuals and families facing life-altering injuries, pursuing maximum compensation across every available avenue of recovery.

Jason delivers full service, aggressive representation for complex, overlapping injury claims. Whether a case involves a catastrophic motor vehicle accident, a dangerous workplace hazard, defective machinery, third-party liability, or bad-faith insurance denials, Jason identifies every responsible party to hold corporate defendants accountable.

His mission is simple: protect injured Arkansans and help ensure employers, businesses, and insurance companies honor their responsibilities.

Rooted in Hard Work and Real-World Experience

Jason’s dedication to injured workers comes from lived experience. Growing up in Rogers, he worked tough jobs from the age of fourteen, delivering newspapers, stocking shelves, loading trucks, and working fast food. He later put himself through college by working construction and performing demanding work inside poultry plants, including evisceration, deboning, and further processing.

He knows firsthand the physical toll of demanding labor and the impact when an injury strips away a family’s livelihood. That experience drives his relentless commitment to fighting for injured workers both in the courtroom and at the State Legislature, where he actively lobbies to protect workers’ rights against restrictive laws.

Scientific Training That Strengthens Every Case

Jason earned three degrees from the University of Arkansas:

  • S. in Microbiology (1991)
  • S. in Food Science (1994), with a thesis published in the Journal of Food Quality
  • D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law (1997)

His deep scientific background gives him a tactical advantage when analyzing medical evidence, workplace hazards, and long-term impairment; a skill set that strengthens every injury case he handles.

Proven Results & Statewide Recognition

Jason has handled hundreds of depositions, bench trials, and jury trials in Arkansas Circuit and Federal Courts. His appellate victories include landmark reversals before the Arkansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and his closing arguments in a major environmental trial were featured in the New York Times bestseller Animal Factory.

Jason’s courtroom record and legal leadership have earned him elite statewide recognition. He is the recipient of the 2026 Roxanne Wilson Award from the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, a Super Lawyers honoree (including Top 50 in Arkansas), an AV Preeminent-rated attorney, and recognized among The Best Lawyers in America and WILG’s Top 100 Injured Workers Attorneys, among many other industry honors. He actively shapes the legal profession through leadership roles on the Board of Governors for ATLA, the Board of Trustees for the Arkansas Bar Association, and as Past President of the Washington County Bar Association.

What Clients Can Expect

Clients receive direct, personal access to an attorney who treats every case as his own. Jason provides thorough investigation, honest guidance, and uncompromising representation from start to finish.

Outside the Courtroom

Jason’s commitment to Arkansas extends well beyond the courtroom. Dedicated to giving back, he serves on the Board of Directors for Kids’ Chance of Arkansas helping provide scholarships to children of workers killed or severely injured on the job and sits on the Selection Board for Habitat for Humanity. When he isn’t battling insurance carriers, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, working outdoors, traveling, fishing, and cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks and Kansas City Chiefs.

If You Have Been Injured, Jason Is Ready to Help

Jason offers free consultations for injured workers and families. If you have been hurt at work or in an accident, he will explain your rights, answer your questions, and help you understand the best path forward.

Education

  • University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas
    • J.D. – 1997
    • Law Degree
  • University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
    • M.S. – 1994
    • Major: Food Science
  • University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
    • B.S. – 1991
    • Major: Microbiology

Bar Admissions

  • Arkansas,1997
  • 8th Circuit United States Court of Appeals
  • United States District Court – Eastern District
  • United States District Court – Western District

Court Affiliations

  • Workers Compensation Commission
  • Social Security Administration
  • Arkansas Circuit Courts
  • United States District Court – Eastern District
  • United States District Court – Western District
  • Arkansas District Courts
  • Arkansas Court of Appeals
  • Arkansas Supreme Court
  • 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis, Missouri
  • Supreme Court of the Cherokee Nation

Professional Activities

  • Member, Arkansas Bar Association, Current
  • Member, House of Delegates – Arkansas Bar Association, Current
  • Member, Washington County Bar Association, Current
  • Member, Benton County Bar Association, Current
  • Member, American Association for Justice, Current
  • Member, Legislative Committee, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, Current
  • Member, Golden Gavel Club, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, Current
  • Board of Governors, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, Current
  • President, Washington County Bar Association, 2012
  • Chairman, Listserv Committee, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, 2008
  • If you’re looking for a law firm that truly fights for you and treats you with respect, I highly recommend the team at the Law Office of Jason Hatfield.

    -M.A.

  • I didn’t know what to expect, then I hired Jason, best lawyer!!! He communicated and kept me updated with my case, he’s a professional conducting his practice.

    -R.G.

  • Jason and his team exceeded my expectations! The attention to detail, personal service, communications, response time, and overall truly caring about my case has destroyed any preconceived notions or stereotypes I ever had about lawyers.

    -M.T.

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30 years of legal experience in helping personal injury victims

If you have been injured by someone else's negligence in Arkansas, we at the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.A., are the legal professionals to consider when you need help. Our attorneys are highly accomplished, and we have helped many clients win their injury claims and walk away with full compensation for their losses and damages. Call the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. today at (479) 361-3575 to schedule a free case evaluation and know the steps you should take to ensure you are compensated for your injuries and losses.