Ron Hope

Ron Hope is a highly experienced attorney who has practiced law in Little Rock since 1981. Over his career, he has built a reputation as a skilled trial lawyer handling a broad range of matters. His practice spans business transactions, civil litigation, and family law, with a particular focus on divorce and custody disputes. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in complex cases requiring strong advocacy and practical legal solutions.

Hope earned his B.S.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, in 1978 and his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, in 1981. This combination of business and legal education gave him a strong foundation to handle litigation and transactional work with precision. Since then, Hope has remained dedicated to serving clients in Arkansas and beyond, appearing in state and federal courts, as well as pro hac vice in neighboring states.

In addition to private practice, Hope has served as general counsel to the Arkansas Property and Casualty Guaranty Fund since 1989, providing long-standing legal guidance in the insurance field. He has also been a special judge in the Circuit Courts of Pulaski County and the Arkansas Supreme Court. Beyond his courtroom work, he has contributed to national insurance law initiatives through the NCIGF and has served as an arbitrator in various legal and regulatory settings.

Ron Hope’s professional excellence has been recognized with numerous honors, including an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating and multiple distinctions from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been listed in Who’s Who in American Law and recognized as a Mid-South Super Lawyer. With over four decades of experience, Hope remains a trusted advocate for families, businesses, and individuals across Arkansas.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hope, O’Dwyer, Wilson & Arnold, P.A.
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association
• Special Judge, Circuit Courts of Pulaski County
• Special Judge, Arkansas Supreme Court
• Member, FBI Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association
• Past President / Member, Little Rock Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni Association
• Member, National Association of Security Dealers panel of arbitrators
• Member / Past Chairman, National Conference of Insurance Guaranty Funds (1992)

Licensed State

• Arkansas

Education

• University of Arkansas School of Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Arkansas
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

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