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Accidents involve more than just an injury. Accidents affect your ability to take care of yourself and your loved ones, hinder your proficiency at your place of work and there by stagnate your income. Accidents impact your quality of life and choosing the right personal injury attorney can mean the difference between getting back to the life you used to know or staying in the detrimental situation you have found yourself to be in now.
Bowman and Smith have been serving Yuma, Arizona for the past 30 years and have extensive experience in representing hurt and injured individuals, primarily regarding bad faith, wrongful death and bodily injury.
Meet Our Attorneys:
Alan Bowman
Mr. Bowman is certified as a Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death by the State Bar of Arizona. He has extensive experience in complex litigation involving serious personal injuries and negligence and has secured millions of dollars in settlements and court awards for his clients. He is a member of the following associations:
- Yuma County Bar Association (President, 1983-1984; Secretary/Treasurer, 1982-1983)
- State Bar of Arizona (Volunteer Bar Counsel)
- The Association of American Trial Lawyers of America
- Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
Wm. Michael Smith
Mr. Smith has been successfully handling serious personal injury cases for more than 40 years. His practice is devoted to personal injury, public law and Indian law. His years of experience has gained him a reputation for success and commitment to his clients.
Throughout his career, Mr. Smith has been an active member of the legal community. His experience includes:
- Member, Board of Directors, 1976-1991 and Chairman, 1984 and 1990, Yuma Regional Medical Center
- Chairman, Board of Directors, Arizona Voluntary Hospital Federation, 1991
- Yuma County Bar Association (President, 1980)
- Arizona County Attorneys' Association (President, 1974)
- Yuma Area Law Enforcement Association (President, 1974)
- Special Deputy Yuma County Attorney, 1983-present
Carol Bowman
Attorney Bowman has been practicing law for more than 30 years. Prior to working for Bowman and Smith, Carol worked in the corporate legal offices of one of the largest public utility companies in the world. During her 23 years with the company, she gained a profound knowledge of how to deal with corporate boards and committees, interface with local governments and represent clients before state and federal regulatory agencies.
Carol is a member of the following:
- Yuma County Bar Administration
- State Bar of Arizona
- State Bar of California
Richard Edgar
Mr. Edgar devotes his practice to criminal defense litigation. He has extensive experience in criminal law and has tried cases in Yuma County Superior Court, Yuma Justice Court, Yuma Municipal Court and Federal District Court.
His education/experience includes the following:
- Southern Methodist University, School of Law (JD 2000)
- California State University, Sacramento (B.S., 1996)
- Admitted to bar, Arizona (2002) and California (2003)
- Member of the Yuma County Bar Association (Treasurer 2006)
A Personal Injury Firm That Stands By Its Community
Having lived and worked in Yuma for so many years, Bowman and Smith feel a sense of commitment and responsibility for the welfare of their community and its people. Home town feel, dedication to their profession and a duty to their community, Bowman and Smith can help you turn an unfortunate situation into a temporary one.
Bowman and Smith
113 West Giss Parkway, Yuma AZ. 85364

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