Geoffrey Davis Kearney is a second-generation Arkansas attorney with deep roots in the state. He is a native of Pine Bluff, where his mother was born and raised and his grandfather was the first Chancellor of UAPB. His father, a native of Lincoln County, practiced law in Pine Bluff for over 30 years before becoming a judge in 2009. Though Geoffrey has studied, lived, and worked in several different parts of the country, he considers it a blessing to have the opportunity to establish his law office in his hometown and is proud to represent his fellow Arkansans. He brings a broad range of experience to a true general practice.
Immediately prior to opening his own firm, Geoffrey worked in civil litigation, defending large corporations and insureds in high stakes litigation. He brings that experience to his current practice, in which he accepts clients in such areas as personal injury, insurance disputes, and general civil litigation.
Geoffrey has also had two prestigious federal judicial clerkships. First, he clerked for the Honorable Staci M. Yandle, U.S. District Judge in the Southern District of Illinois, in Benton, Illinois. He then clerked for the Honorable Lavenski R. Smith, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, in Little Rock. Additionally, he previously worked at the Arkansas Court of Appeals for the Honorable Brandon J. Harrison. These opportunities gave him substantial experience addressing a diverse array of legal issues, including state, federal, civil, and criminal matters, at both the trial court and appellate levels.
Education
Harvard University, Bachelor’s Degree in Government, Citation (Minor) in Spanish
University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, Master’s Degree in Public Service
University of Arkansas School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude (with honors)
Clerkships
The Honorable Lavenski R. Smith, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
The Honorable Staci M. Yandle, District Judge. U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Bar Admissions
Arkansas (all state courts)
Missouri (all state courts)
Eastern District of Arkansas
Western District of Arkansas
Community Involvement
Secretary, University of Arkansas Law Alumni Society Board
Volunteer Attorney, Jefferson County Teen Court (Former)
