B. Thomas Hickey Jr., Personal Injury Attorney in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Over 38 years of legal practice
Chattanooga, TN
Practicing personal injury in Chattanooga since 1988.
- 38+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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B. Thomas Hickey Jr. is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. B. has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Spicer Rudstrom PLLC.
- Based in
- Chattanooga, TENNESSEE
- Experience
- over 38 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Chattanooga, TENNESSEE.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Chattanooga) (2022).
About B. Thomas Hickey Jr.: B. Thomas Hickey Jr. is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. B. has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Spicer Rudstrom PLLC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters B. takes on
B. concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case B. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee
B. takes personal injury matters in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet B. Thomas Hickey Jr. — personal injury lawyer in Chattanooga
B. Thomas Hickey Jr. is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. B. has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Spicer Rudstrom PLLC.
Thomas practices out of the firm’s Chattanooga office and assists and represents individuals, businesses, and insurance companies in a variety of civil matters. He has been with the firm for many years and has been a member since 2009.
Thomas attended the University of Georgia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993. He then earned his Juris Doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University in 1997. While in law school, Thomas was named to the Dean’s List, served as a teaching assistant, and excelled in various areas of study. After graduating from law school, Thomas obtained his license to practice law in Georgia and Tennessee and actively practices law in those states. He has achieved an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Thomas handles a variety of civil litigation including personal injury litigation resulting from automobile accidents and premises liability cases, construction litigation, insurance coverage litigation, and employment practices litigation. He has successfully handled as lead counsel multiple cases, both jury and non-jury, through verdict and appeal in both Tennessee and Georgia.
Thomas grew up in nearby Ringgold, Georgia, and has lived in the Chattanooga area his entire life. He is married to Amanda and they have two children, Ben and Kara. When not at work, Thomas enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and being on the golf course and on the racquetball court.
B.'s approach to personal injury cases
Thomas practices out of the firm’s Chattanooga office and assists and represents individuals, businesses, and insurance companies in a variety of civil matters. He has been with the firm for many years and has been a member since 2009. Thomas attended the University of Georgia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993. He then earned his Juris Doctorate from the Cumberland School of…
The kind of cases B. takes
B. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Chattanooga and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Samford University
J.D. · 1997
University of Georgia
B.A. · 1993
Jurisdictions
B.'s state bar admissions
Georgia, State Bar o
1997 · ACTIVE
Tennessee, Tennessee
1988 · ACTIVE
B. studied at J.D. in Samford University and B.A. in University of Georgia.
Law school and academic background
B. completed J.D. in Samford University and B.A. in University of Georgia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice B. runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
B. has received 15 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Chattanooga)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers since 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rating
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale Hubbell
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Chattanooga) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).
Locations
B. Thomas Hickey Jr.'s office in Chattanooga
B.'s primary office is at 537 Market Street, Suite 203, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Spicer Rudstrom PLLC
537 Market Street, Suite 203
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402
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How to hire B. Thomas Hickey Jr. — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with B. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
B. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain B.'s office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; B. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Chattanooga, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for B.
B. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. B. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
B.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about B. Thomas Hickey Jr.
How much does it cost to hire B. for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. B. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does B. offer a free consultation?
B. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain B.'s office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check B.'s current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. B. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can B. take my case if I'm outside Chattanooga?
B. is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — B. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with B.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. B. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is B. accepting new personal injury clients right now?
B.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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