Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026 
Miles H. Hickman is a partner and trial attorney at Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers in Clearwater, Florida. He represents people injured in car accidents, truck crashes, and premises liability incidents, as well as families pursuing wrongful death claims throughout Tampa Bay. His practice area is Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
Born and raised in Lakeland, Mr. Hickman has lived in Central Florida throughout his life. He was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2017 and began his legal career at an insurance defense firm in St. Petersburg, where he clerked during law school and remained for six years after graduating. During that time, he managed a legal team of more than ten people and handled personal injury claims at every stage, including pre-suit negotiations, litigation, and trial. He served as both first- and second-chair trial counsel before joining Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers.
Mr. Hickman now uses his background in insurance defense to represent injured people and their families. He prepares each case with trial in mind from the beginning, focusing on the evidence, legal issues, and damages involved in each client’s claim. His professional goal is to earn board certification as a civil trial attorney.
Mr. Hickman was recognized in Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2025 and 2026 and joined the Million Dollar Advocates Forum in 2024. He is a member of The Florida Bar, the Florida Justice Association, the St. Petersburg Bar Association, and the Clearwater Bar Association.
He earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law in 2017 and his B.S. in legal studies and history from the University of Central Florida in 2014. An Eagle Scout, Mr. Hickman volunteers with the Suncoast Animal League, Clothes to Kids, and the Backpack Lady Project.
