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John Hickey

John Hickey

John H. (Jack) Hickey I Board Certified Trial Attorney
  • Personal Injury, Maritime Law, Medical Malpractice ...
  • Florida
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Jack Hickey is the lead trial attorney at Hickey Law Firm, P.A. For the first 17 years of his practice he represented Cruise lines and insurance companies. For the last 17 years, he has been trying personal injury and wrongful death cases in the areas of cruise ship accidents, sexual assault and rapes on cruise ships, admiralty and maritime, medical malpractice, premises liability including inadequate security, car, truck and bus crashes, product liability, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other catastrophic, life changing injuries. Hickey is Board Certified in 2 areas, Civil Trial by The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) (accredited by the American Bar Association and the only national certification program for trial attorneys) and Admiralty & Maritime by The Florida Bar. Hickey is rated A/V by Martindale-Hubbell (the international listing of attorneys, a rating achieved by only 5% of attorneys). The rating indicates that the attorney"has reached the height of professional excellence" and is "recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity." He is also listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Law, and Who's Who in Emerging Leaders in America. He has been chosen by other lawyers as a: "Top Lawyer in South Florida" in the areas of personal injury and maritime in the South Florida Legal Guide (2004- Present); "Legal Elite" in Florida Trend Magazine (top 1.7% of attorneys) (2006-Present); and Superlawyer in the area of personal injury in Superlawyers.com (2006 -Present).

Practice Areas
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Maritime Law
    Medical Malpractice
    Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
    Products Liability
    Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Additional Practice Area
  • Cruise Ship Accidents
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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5th Circuit
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11th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken
Professional Experience
Owner
Hickey Law Firm, P.A.
- Current
Partner/Shareholder
Hornsby & Whisenand, P.A.
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Education
Florida State University - Panama City campus
B.A.
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Duke University School of Law
J.D.
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Awards
A/V Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Ervin Gonzalez Memorial Award
Committee of 20 lawyers and judges in Miami- Dade County, Florida
Awarded to an attorney who achieves excellence in the courtroom as a lawyer, in the classroom as a teacher, and in the bar as a leader.
Attorney of the Month
Attorney at Law Magazine
Top Attorneys in Florida
The Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Magazine & Orlando Life
Top Attorneys in Florida
Wall Street Journal and Miami Magazine
Legal Luminaries Award in Admiralty and Maritime Law
Dade County Bar Association
Recipient, 2016 and 2017
“Top Lawyer in South Florida” in the areas of personal injury and maritime
South Florida Legal Guide
Top Lawyer in South Florida (2004 to present)
Certificate of Merit for Outstanding and Constructive Service
Dade County Bar Association
Legal Elite
Florida Trend Magazine
Super Lawyer in the area of Personal Injury
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyer (2006 to present)
Legal Elite
Florida Trend Magazine
Legal Elite (2006 to present)
Professional Associations
Dade County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Cuban American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Member
Current
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Duke University Alumni Advisory Committee
Member
Current
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Coral Gables Bar Association
Member
Current
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Miami Beach Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Inns of Court – Spellman-Hoeveler Chapter
Member
Current
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The Maritime Law Association of the United States
Member
Current
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American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
Sustaining Member
Current
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The National Crime Victim Bar Association
Member
Current
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North American Brain Injury Society
Member
Current
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Brain Injury Association of America
Member
Current
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Florida Justice Association (formerly the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
Member
Current
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11th Circuit Committee on Professionalism
Member
Current
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Florida State Bar  # 305081
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Death on the High Seas Act: What Is It and When Does It Apply and How to Overcome Obstacles Created Because of the Act
Florida Justice Association Workhorse Seminar
How to Interview the Client to Get the Story on Damages
American Association for Justice Winter Convention
Injuries on Deck
American Association for Justice’s Trial Magazine
Statues of Limitations and Venue: When and Where You Have to File a Claim
The Net, an AARP Legal Services Network publication
Predictable Defenses in a TBI Case
American Association for Justice Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Cases Seminar
Cruise Ship Slip and Falls: A Primer
American Association for Justice Winter Convention
The Athens Convention: What Is It and Why Do We Need to Know About It?
American Association for Justice Annual Convention
Evolving Standards of Jones Act Negligence
Association of Trial Lawyers of America Annual Convention
Slip and Falls: Alternative Theories of Liability
Trial Magazine
Speaking Engagements
Alternative Theories of Liability in Slip and Fall Cases, Association of Trial Lawyers of America Annual Convention
Masters of the Courtroom
Dade County Trial Lawyers Association in conjunction with the University of Miami School of Law
Passenger Claims Against Cruise Lines, American Association for Justice Annual Convention
Cruise Line Safety, Testified before the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
The Athens Convention: What Is It and Why Do We Need to Know About It?, American Association for Justice Annual Convention
Cruise Ship Injuries and Actions: What You Need to Know, Litigation at Sunrise at the American Association for Justice Winter Convention
Cruise Ship Slip and Falls, Litigation at Sunrise at the American Association for Justice Winter Convention
Predictable Defenses, American Association for Justice Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Cases Seminar
Practicing with Professionalism, “Practicing with Professionalism” seminar
Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar
Medical Malpractice and Rape at Sea, Brandeis National Committee Aventura/Hollywood Chapter Lunch and Learn
Certifications
Board Certified in Civil Trial
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Board Certified Admiralty & Maritime Law
The Florida Bar
Board Certified Civil Trial
The Florida Bar
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Videos
Miami maritime attorney John H. (Jack) Hickey appears on CNN's Starting Point to discuss disasters that took place on the Carnival Triumph and Carnival Dream. They discuss the cruise ship... Miami Maritime Lawyer Jack Hickey on CNN's Starting Point: Can Carnival Recover?

Miami maritime attorney John H. (Jack) Hickey appears on CNN's Starting Point to discuss disasters that took place on the Carnival Triumph and Carnival Dream. They discuss the cruise ship...

When cruise ship operators avoid America's taxes and strict safety regulations, they create dangerous situation for cruise ship passengers. Miami injury lawyer John H. (Jack) Hickey explains how cruise operators'... Miami Injury Attorney Jack Hickey on MSNBC's Scarborough Country: George Smith's Disappearance

When cruise ship operators avoid America's taxes and strict safety regulations, they create dangerous situation for cruise ship passengers. Miami injury lawyer John H. (Jack) Hickey explains how cruise operators'...

Did the investigators act properly when investigating the mysterious disappearance of cruise ship passenger George Smith? Possibly not, according to Miami injury lawyer John H. (Jack) Hickey. Hickey and Joe... Miami Injury Lawyer Jack Hickey Discusses George Smith's Investigation on Scarborough Country

Did the investigators act properly when investigating the mysterious disappearance of cruise ship passenger George Smith? Possibly not, according to Miami injury lawyer John H. (Jack) Hickey. Hickey and Joe...

Air date: 2/15/13

The abhorrent conditions found aboard the Carnival Triumph cruise ship after an engine fire raised questions about legal rights for cruise ship passengers. Miami injury attorney John H.... Miami Injury Lawyer Jack Hickey Explains Cruise Passenger Rights on NBC's Nightly News

Air date: 2/15/13 The abhorrent conditions found aboard the Carnival Triumph cruise ship after an engine fire raised questions about legal rights for cruise ship passengers. Miami injury attorney John H....

Air date: 2/15/13

How would a passenger of the Carnival Triumph prove mental anguish in a potential lawsuit against the cruise line? Do passengers lose rights upon signing a waiver? Can... Miami Injury Lawyer Jack Hickey Explains Triumph Passengers' Legal Options on CNN's Starting Point

Air date: 2/15/13 How would a passenger of the Carnival Triumph prove mental anguish in a potential lawsuit against the cruise line? Do passengers lose rights upon signing a waiver? Can...

Air date: 2/14/13

Fort Lauderdale injury lawyer John H. (Jack) Hickey appears on a CNN Newsroom segment to discuss the grossly unsanitary conditions aboard the Carnival Triumph following an engine fire.... Miami Injury Attorney Jack Hickey Says Triumph Passengers Have a Case (CNN Newsroom)

Air date: 2/14/13 Fort Lauderdale injury lawyer John H. (Jack) Hickey appears on a CNN Newsroom segment to discuss the grossly unsanitary conditions aboard the Carnival Triumph following an engine fire....

"They want to screen out the risk-takers, they want to screen out the hot-doggers, they want to screen out people who are not willing to take responsibility."

Miami injury lawyer John... Miami Injury Attorney Jack Hickey Appears on Good Morning America's Costa Concordia Segment

"They want to screen out the risk-takers, they want to screen out the hot-doggers, they want to screen out people who are not willing to take responsibility." Miami injury lawyer John...

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime lawyer Jack Hickey speaks about George Smith, IV, who disappeared on a Royal Caribbean cruise on July 5th near Turkey.  

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Toll Free:... Maritime Lawyer Jack Hickey Discusses the Disappearance of George Smith on a Royal Caribbean Cruise

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime lawyer Jack Hickey speaks about George Smith, IV, who disappeared on a Royal Caribbean cruise on July 5th near Turkey. 1401 Brickell Ave Suite 510 Miami, Florida 33131 Toll Free:...

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime lawyer Jack Hickey speaks about the statement that was released by Royal Caribbean about the disappearance of George Smith, IV.

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Suite 510
Miami, Florida 33131

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Website: http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/,... Maritime Lawyer Jack Hickey Discusses the Statement Released from Royal Caribbean of a Disappearance

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime lawyer Jack Hickey speaks about the statement that was released by Royal Caribbean about the disappearance of George Smith, IV. 1401 Brickell Ave Suite 510 Miami, Florida 33131 Toll Free: 800.215.7117 Website: http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/,...

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime layer Jack Hickey asks if the disappearance of George Smith, IV, was a clean up or cover up on Royal Caribbeans part. He says that "this is not... Maritime Lawyer Jack Hickey Asks If George Smith's Disappearance was Cleaned Up or Covered Up

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime layer Jack Hickey asks if the disappearance of George Smith, IV, was a clean up or cover up on Royal Caribbeans part. He says that "this is not...

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime lawyer Jack Hickey speaks about the fifteen degree tilt caused by human error on the Crown Princess.

1401 Brickell Ave
Suite 510
Miami, Florida 33131

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Website: http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/, http://www.costaconcordiaaccidentattorney.com/, http://www.hickeylawfirm.com/ Maritime Lawyer Jack Hickey Discusses the Crown Princess Tilt Accident

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http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime lawyer Jack Hickey speaks about the George Smith mystery. Is this a cover up? 
 
1401 Brickell Ave
Suite 510
Miami, Florida 33131

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Website: http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/, http://www.costaconcordiaaccidentattorney.com/, http://www.hickeylawfirm.com/ Maritime Lawyer Jack Hickey Discusses the George Smith Mystery

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http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime lawyer Jack Hickey speaks to CNN's Soledad O'Brien about the Costa Concordia tragedy and the legal consequences and liability from the accident.

A regional law firm located at: 
1401... Maritime Lawyer Jack Hickey Discusses Costa Concordia Tragedy & Legal Liability

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime lawyer Jack Hickey speaks to CNN's Soledad O'Brien about the Costa Concordia tragedy and the legal consequences and liability from the accident. A regional law firm located at: 1401...

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Brian Todd from Wolf Blitzer's "The Situation Room" on CNN interviews maritime lawyer Jack Hickey.

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1401 Brickell Ave
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Miami, Florida 33131

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Website: http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime Lawyer Jack Hickey Discusses Costa Concordia Tragedy & Captain's Role

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Brian Todd from Wolf Blitzer's "The Situation Room" on CNN interviews maritime lawyer Jack Hickey. A regional law firm located at: 1401 Brickell Ave Suite 510 Miami, Florida 33131 Toll Free: 800.215.7117 Website: http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime lawyer Jack Hickey speaks with Anderson Cooper about the legal ramifications of the Costa Concordia tragedy.


A regional law firm located at: 
1401 Brickell Ave
Suite 510
Miami, Florida 33131

Toll Free:... Maritime Lawyer Jack Hickey on the Costa Concordia Disaster with Anderson Cooper

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime lawyer Jack Hickey speaks with Anderson Cooper about the legal ramifications of the Costa Concordia tragedy. A regional law firm located at: 1401 Brickell Ave Suite 510 Miami, Florida 33131 Toll Free:...

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime Lawyer Jack Hickey is interviewed on MSNBC about the captain's role in the Costa Concordia shipwreck.

A regional law firm located at: 
1401 Brickell Ave
Suite 510
Miami, Florida 33131

Toll Free:... Maritime Lawyer Jack Hickey Discusses Costa Concordia Tragedy & Captain's Responsibilities

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Maritime Lawyer Jack Hickey is interviewed on MSNBC about the captain's role in the Costa Concordia shipwreck. A regional law firm located at: 1401 Brickell Ave Suite 510 Miami, Florida 33131 Toll Free:...

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ CNN's Soledad O'Brien interviews maritime lawyer Jack Hickey about the Costa Concordia disaster, including the ship's evacuation.

A regional law firm located at: 
1401 Brickell Ave
Suite 510
Miami, Florida 33131

Toll Free:... Maritime Lawyer Jack Hickey Discusses Costa Concordia Disaster Timeline

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ CNN's Soledad O'Brien interviews maritime lawyer Jack Hickey about the Costa Concordia disaster, including the ship's evacuation. A regional law firm located at: 1401 Brickell Ave Suite 510 Miami, Florida 33131 Toll Free:...

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Are cruise lines are overworking their captains? Maritime lawyer Jack Hickey explains to CNN how this affects passengers on cruise lines. 

1401 Brickell Ave
Suite 510
Miami, Florida 33131

Toll Free: 800.215.7117
Website:... Maritime Lawyer Jack Hickey Explains Cruise Ship Captains May Be Overworked

http://www.cruiseshipassault.com/ Are cruise lines are overworking their captains? Maritime lawyer Jack Hickey explains to CNN how this affects passengers on cruise lines. 1401 Brickell Ave Suite 510 Miami, Florida 33131 Toll Free: 800.215.7117 Website:...

http://www.hickeylawfirm.com - Carnival passengers share their stories of their four days on the ship after a fire broke out in the engine room of the Carnival Cruise Ship Splendor. An... Carnival Cruise Ship Fire - Maritime Attorney Jack Hickey on CBS

http://www.hickeylawfirm.com - Carnival passengers share their stories of their four days on the ship after a fire broke out in the engine room of the Carnival Cruise Ship Splendor. An...

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Hickey Law Firm, P.A.
1401 Brickell Ave. Ste. 510
Miami, FL 33131
Toll-Free: (800) 215-7117
Telephone: (305) 371-8000
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Hickey Law Firm, P.A.
1401 Brickell Ave
Suite 510
Miami, FL 33131
Toll-Free: (800) 215-7117
Telephone: (305) 371-8000
Fax: (305) 371-3542
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
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