Mike Kinard is the senior partner in the Magnolia law firm of Kinard, Crane, Butler & Phillips, P.A., with 45 years of general practice, including jury and non-jury civil trial work, both as Plaintiff and Defendant. He has served 12 years in public service as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Prosecuting Attorney. Business experience includes that of attorney and owner of various business ventures ranging from real estate development, manufacturing, both domestic and defense, and retail and wholesale marketing. Judicial experience includes two years on the Arkansas Court of Appeals and three appointments as Special Justice, Arkansas Supreme Court.
Mediation Training:
- Basic mediation, 40 hours, Arkansas Mediation Course
- Advanced Mediation Course, American Bar Association, 2010
Work History:
- Kinard, Crane, Butler & Phillips, P.A.
- Officer/Board of Directors/General Counsel American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company (Amfuel) 1983-1995
Public Service Activities:
- City Attorney Waldo, Arkansas 1966-1986
- Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 1966-1076
- Prosecuting Attorney 13th Judicial District 1977-1980
- Arkansas State Senator 1987-1990
- Special Justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, 1992, 2001, 2002
- Judge, Arkansas Court of Appeals, 2009-2010
- Governor’s Legislative Liaison 2007 and 2011
Membership:
- Arkansas Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Trial Lawyers Association
Admitted to Practice:
Arkansas Supreme Court, U.S. Supreme Court 8th and 11th Circuit Federal Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims