James H. Hicks

James H. Hicks

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 45 years

Car accident Lawyer at Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Slip and Fall Accident, Personal Injury

3601 PGA Blvd., Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

45 years | 1,700 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

45 years | 2,800 cases

25%
Slip and Fall Accident 25%

45 years | 1,100 cases

25%
Wrongful Death 25%

45 years | 85 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 45 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1980

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Hicks and Motto, P.A.

3601 PGA Blvd., Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410

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James H. Hicks's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
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Posted by Sylvester | November 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

No other choice for representation

Mr. Hicks' and his law firm came highly recommended by a life long friend. From the first contact with my wife, who was the injured party, and I, Mr. Hicks briefed us he'd be grateful to take on our case against one of the most recognizable insurers in the United States. He related he'd reviewed al...l of our submittted evidence and told us he was highly confident our case would end in our favor. From there he went on to put us at ease by telling us about his and the firms responsibility to it clients. We agreed to the firm representing us and Mr. Hicks provided us with his personal contact information should we need him. Mr. Hicks and his staff definitely put in the work to prove our case warranted either a settlement or law suit. In the end the insurer was presented with overwhelming evidence and arrived to the conclusion of a settlement. Should you need representation in the areas of the firms specialties, the firm of Hicks, Motto & Ehrlich should be your first choice for consultation and subsequent hiring.

Posted by Tom | June 23, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Helpful counsel

Mr. Hicks took his time in explaining to me what my options were with regard to a prospective personal injury case. I had a car accident, and I also needed information about property damage and PIP benefits. He did not talk down to me, and he seemed to really care about my situation.

Posted by Thomas Setteducati | May 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experience With James Hicks

My experience with Mr Hicks was a great one! He helped me with my accident case and got me top dollar for my pain and suffering. He answered all my questions and concerns, and put me at ease! I would. highly. reccomend James HIcks Law Firm to anyone! Thomas. S.

Posted by margherita | May 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best Attorney Money Can Buy!

Lets just say ive never met an attorney that calls you,and keeps you in the loop!Most attorneys have the staff do this! He spends time with you and puts you at ease and makes you feel that he is going to get every dollar he can even if he has to go court! Hes not like those guys who advertise on TV ...and will take a settlement right away so they can bring fast money in to pay their overhead!Jim makes the process easy and fast and Im so glad I chose him to handle my accident case! Looking for a lawyer?Call James Now! Youll Be Glad You Did! Margherita

Posted by Erskine | April 4, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

I recommend this lawyer highly.

I have had the privilege of working both with and against this excellent lawyer. A longtime member of the Palm Beach County legal community, Mr. Hicks enjoys a reputation as a smart and tenacious lawyer. I would recommend him to anyone needing legal services.

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James H. Hicks's Lawyer Endorsements

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Samuel Cohen

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hicks is well versed in the law, is thoughtful and determined in his representation of his clients."

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Timothy Felice

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is sharp, intelligent and has tremendous experience helping the injured throughout Florida. He is professional and knows his way around a courtroom."

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Edward Salantrie

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known, liked and respected Jim Hicks since law school. He is an intelligent, hard working, dedicated and talented lawyer. You would be in extremely good hands if he were to represent you."

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Harlan Wald

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Caring, competent, compassionate and hard working."

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Kenneth Ehrlich

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a fantastic lawyer who takes great pride in obtaining the best results for his clients. I have no hesitation in recommending Jim for any personal injury matter, as I know it will get handled promptly, professionally, and with the best results possible."

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William Pincus

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I formerly worked for Mr. Hicks and subsequently have co-counseled cases with him. So I have an in-depth appreciation for his skills as a lawyer. I hold him in the highest regard. He is a seasoned pro, as comfortable in the courtroom as he is negotiating and settling claims pre-suit. if the need were to arise, I would trust my own personal injury claim to him. For a personal injury case, you cannot do better than to hire Jim Hicks."

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Samuel Cohen

Car accident lawyer

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Timothy Felice

Personal injury lawyer

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Harlan Wald

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Erskine Rogers

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Paul Burkhart

Business lawyer

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Edward Salantrie

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kenneth Ehrlich

Workers compensation lawyer

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William Pincus

Commercial real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top Ten Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Top Personal Injury Settlements of 2018, Daily Business Review

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers

2016

2016 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2015

Top Personal Injury Settlements of 2014, Daily Business Review

2015

2015 Best of Palm Beach Gardens Award, Palm Beach Gardens Award Program

1999

Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum

1995

Board Certified - Civil Trial (Only 6% of Florida Bar qualify), Florida Bar

1992

A-V rating- highest rating awarded, Martindale-Hubbell

1991

Inductee, Whose Who in American Law

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Managing Partner, Hicks and Motto, P.A.

1987 - 2007

Managing Partner, Hicks and Brams P.A.

1981 - 1995

Outside Legal Counsel, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Lake Worth Police Dept.and The City of Boca Raton Police Dept.

1980 - 1987

Associate attorney, McKeown and Gamot P.A.

Associations

2007 - Present

Palm Beach County Plaintiff's Personal Injury Association

Member

1996 - Present

Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Member

1981 - Present

Federal Trial Bar of U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Member

1980 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1995 - 1997

Florida Bar, Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee

Member

1981 - 1993

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Pezzo v. Hartford Insurance Group

Settled at mediation for $1,000,000.00

Blandon v. Albert

Client received $1,000,000 settlement

Slimbock v. Alliance Real Property Holding Co.

Two weeks before trial and after 6 hours of mediation the defendants paid $1.4 million to the client to settle his case.

Jane Doe v. Matteucci

Settlement for client of $1,300,000

Esser v. Provident Life Insurance Co.

Settled for $1,350,000

Peri v. Acme Services Unlimited, Inc.

Defendant settled prior to trial by paying policy limits of $1,000,000.

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Education

1980

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

College of William and Mary

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1985

Hillsborough Sheriff's Office

Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act

Publications

1977

Various International publications and in America Emerging growth of Post WWII Japan

Languages

English

Activity

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