About

Kevin Hickey is known as a fair, yet aggressive, attorney.  His method is to always seek a peaceful settlement and only use the court system as a last resort. He says, “Clients want a solution, not an extended and expensive legal battle – if you can reach a resolution without involving the courts, it is better for everyone concerned. However, if going to court is the only answer, then you have to be aggressive.”

Integrity, persistence, attention to detail, and excellent client communication have all been cited by his clients as strengths.

PERSONAL

Kevin lives in Fort Smith with his wife Sylvia and their three boys: Robert Reed, Reagan Connor and Halston Ridge.  They attend Grace Community Church in Fort Smith.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

1994 UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF LAW

Fayetteville, Arkansas
Juris Doctor

1991 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy - Pre-law subtrack within the Philosophy program

CURRENT LICENSES

• Licensed attorney – Arkansas and District of Columbia
• Certified mediator for domestic relations cases
• CJA Panel Attorney for federal criminal appointments

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

Professional

• Arkansas Bar Association
•  Family Law Section
•  Litigation Section
• American Bar Association
•  Family Law Section
•  Litigation Section
• District of Columbia Bar Association
• National Association of Consumer Advocates
• Sebastian County Bar Association
• Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Athletic

• 1980-present United States Tennis Association Lifetime Member
• 1996-2004  B.A.S.S.

Other

• Western Arkansas Tennis Association (WATA) Board of Directors
• Hardscrabble Country Club, Tennis Committee
• God’s Knights (Youth) Council

Past Affiliations

1997-2001 Arkansas Health Care Association, Board of Directors

• President, District 2 (1997- 2003)
• Chairman, Public Relations Committee, (1997-2001)
• Chairman, Insurance Committee (1995-1997)
• Vice-president, District 2 (1995-1997)

OTHER ITEMS/CASES OF NOTE

2006: Represented 79 plaintiffs in a “mass action” against a Fort Smith Nissan Dealership.  Settlement was reached and is confidential. Appeared on radio talk show (Car Buy Her) regarding this case.

2006-present: Served as judge for Moot Court Competition, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Law School

2006-present: Served as judge for Trial Advocacy Competition, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Law School

1999: Appeared on Larry King Live

1998-2004: Adjunct Faculty – Philosophy – University of Arkansas, Fort Smith

SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

• Prince Tennis All-American
• Tulsa University Tennis Team
• 5.0 Men’s Team (6 state championships, 1 runner-up)
• High School Overall State Champion
• 4 District High School Championships
• City Doubles Champion, 2006, 2004, 2003
• City Mixed-doubles Champion, 2001, 2000