Dodds, Kidd, Ryan & Rowan
313 W. Second St. | Little Rock | dkrfirm.com | 501.375.9901
Established in 1950, Dodds, Kidd, Ryan & Rowan is a trial firm that provides the resources and experience of a major litigation firm, with the personalized service and compassion of a small team of dedicated professionals. The attorneys at Dodds, Kidd, Ryan & Rowan focus their practice on Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Family Law, Appeals, Mediation, and general litigation. We zealously advocate for our clients, defend their rights, and work to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Judson C. Kidd
Personal Injury
Jud Kidd has been practicing law at Dodds, Kidd, Ryan & Rowan for 48 years. The firm has represented generations of Arkansas families and recovered millions of dollars for injury victims.
Over the years, Kidd has been recognized as one of the best trial lawyers in the country. He is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and American Board of Trial Advocates. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2001 and Mid-South Super Lawyers since 2006. He enjoys the highest peer rating issued by Martindale-Hubbell for legal and ethical excellence.
Education
Hendrix College, B.A., Business and Economics
University of Arkansas, J.D.
Catherine A. Ryan
Personal Injury
Catherine Ryan has been a civil litigator for more than 20 years. She focuses her practice on personal injury, wrongful death claims and appeals. Ryan is admitted to practice in the state of Arkansas and the commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas and District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Ryan was recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2010 to 2013, and as a Super Lawyer every year since 2022. She is a life fellow of the American Bar Foundation.
Education
University of New Hampshire, B.A. English
University of Georgia, J.D.
David W. Parker
Criminal Defense
As a former prosecutor with more than 15 years of experience, David Parker has tried thousands of criminal cases and understands both sides of the courtroom. His practice now primarily focuses on DWI and criminal defense. Parker played a key role in lobbying legislators and drafting new legislation regarding Arkansas’ DWI laws and licensing and criminal statutes. He wrote many of the DWI arrest forms used by law enforcement today.
Education
University of Arkansas, B.S. Applied Mathematics
UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, J.D.
Lucas Rowan
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Lucas Rowan has a diverse litigation practice that includes an extensive family law practice, personal injury cases and other civil matters. His experience trying family law cases is the bedrock of his successful mediation practice. Prior to joining Dodds, Kidd, Ryan & Rowan, he clerked for the sixth division of the Pulaski County Circuit Court. Rowan has been recognized multiple times as one of the state’s top mediators and has been recognized by Super Lawyers every year since 2018.
Education
University of Central Arkansas, B.A., Business Administration
University of Central Arkansas, MBA
UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, J.D.
Jacob I. Wickliffe
Family Law
Jacob Wickliffe is a first-generation lawyer and native of North Little Rock. Wickliffe’s practice centers around family law matters and high-conflict divorces. He graduated with honors from UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law in 2020 and clerked for the 13th division of Pulaski County Circuit Court until he joined Dodds, Kidd, Ryan & Rowan in 2022. When he is not in court, Wickliffe enjoys spending time with his family, friends and pup Bentley. Wickliffe and his wife are expecting their first child in January. He is excited to see what the future holds.
Education
University of Central Arkansas, B.A., Business Management (Supply Chain Management emphasis)
UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, J.D.