Cole R. Edrington

Cole previously served as a summer associate and law clerk with Hall Booth Smith, where he supported attorneys across multiple practice areas by conducting legal research, drafting motions and pleadings, and preparing case strategy materials for hearings, depositions, and trial. He also gained valuable courtroom experience as a legal extern with the Pulaski County Public Defender’s Office, where he represented indigent clients pursuant to Rule XV and advocated for favorable outcomes in pretrial hearings.

Cole earned his J.D., magna cum laude , from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, where he was a Bowen fellow assisting 1L students in Torts. He received his B.A. in Political Science and Sociology, magna cum laude , from Ouachita Baptist University, where he was a member of the football team, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, and the Beta Beta fraternity.

In the Press

The Little Rock Office of Hall Booth Smith Adds New Associate

October 13, 2025

As Hall Booth Smith, P.C. continues to expand its presence in Arkansas, the firm welcomes Cole R. Edrington to the Little Rock office as an associate, where he will focus his practice on construction, medical malpractice, general liability, and insurance coverage. “Cole has already shown great promise through his time with our firm as a