John H. (Jack) Hickey is a nationally recognized trial attorney based in Miami, Florida, and the founder of Hickey Law Firm. He focuses on serious personal injury, wrongful death, and maritime law cases, including cruise ship and boating accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and other catastrophic incidents.

A Miami native, Hickey graduated magna cum laude from Florida State University and earned his law degree from Duke University School of Law. He began his career representing cruise lines and large corporations before shifting over two decades ago to advocate exclusively for injured individuals.

Hickey holds triple Board Certifications: Civil Trial Law and Admiralty & Maritime Law by The Florida Bar, and Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has earned widespread recognition, including awards such as Maritime Attorney of the Year, the Legal Luminaries Award in Maritime Law, and inclusion in Best Lawyers in America across multiple practice areas. He maintains an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

He has served in prominent leadership roles, including President of the Dade County Bar Association, member of The Florida Bar Board of Governors, and board positions with the Florida Justice Association and the American Association for Justice. He currently chairs AAJ’s Premises Liability Section.

Hickey’s case results include multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts, such as $12 million in a dive boat accident, $9 million in a cruise ship assault case, and $8 million in a boating crash with only a $2 million policy limit.

Outside of his legal work, he has a passion for South Florida landscaping and collecting antique bottles and often lectures on trial advocacy and legal strategy.

About Hickey Law Firm Accident and Injury Trial Lawyers

Hickey Law Firm, Accident and Injury Trial Lawyers, is a nationally recognized Miami-based firm dedicated to representing individuals in serious personal injury, wrongful death, and maritime law cases. Founded by board-certified trial attorney Jack Hickey, the firm is known for its skill in taking on complex and high-stakes cases, especially those involving cruise ship accidents, boating incidents, and traumatic injuries.

Key Practice Areas

• Maritime & Cruise Ship Injuries: Representing passengers and crew injured on cruise ships, boats, and personal watercraft.

• Personal Injury & Catastrophic Injury: Handling cases involving car, truck, motorcycle, and bus accidents, as well as slip and falls and defective products.

• Sexual Assault Claims: Advocating for victims of assault and abuse, particularly in travel and hospitality settings.

• Traumatic Brain Injuries: Representing clients with life-altering head injuries due to negligence or unsafe conditions.

• Wrongful Death: Pursuing justice on behalf of families who have lost loved ones due to another party’s actions or negligence.

Case Results

The firm has recovered multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, including:

• $12 million for a catastrophic dive boat accident

• $10.5 million for a maritime injury

• $9 million in a cruise assault case

• $8.2 million for a slip and fall injury

Approach and Philosophy

Hickey Law Firm provides highly personalized service. Every client is supported by a team that includes two attorneys and two paralegals, ensuring attention to detail and ongoing communication. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless a recovery is made.

Location

Based in Miami, the firm handles cases across Florida and throughout the United States in federal court when maritime law applies.