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James H. Hicks
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Biography
I started my legal career here in Palm Beach County over 37 years ago. During that time I have had the opportunity to meet and help thousands of clients, many of whom have become lifelong friends. To this day the expressions of gratitude that I have received from them reaffirms my commitment to my clients. My greatest pleasure comes when I am given the opportunity to assist someone whose parents were my clients years ago, because those parents have the confidence to direct their now adult children to my office for assistance with their legal needs.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
46 years | 1,700 cases
Personal Injury
25%
46 years | 2,800 cases
Slip and Fall Accident
25%
46 years | 1,100 cases
Wrongful Death
25%
46 years | 85 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Florida for 45 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Hicks and Motto, P.A.
3601 PGA Blvd., Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Tom | June 23, 2016 | Personal Injury
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 Susie | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best attorney ever! Great representation, great results!
Mr. James Hicks is a winner! His staff is courteous and professional. He represented me in a car accident and referred me to the best physicians for my injuries when the insurance company did not want to help, or pay for my care. He fought for me and we won $500,000. I received exceptional medical ca...
Posted by FREDRICK | February 18, 2015
EVALUATION OF JAMES H. HICKS, ATTORNEY
MR. HICKS HAS REPRESENTED ME TWICE. I HAVE FOUND HIM TO BE EXTREMELY COMPETENT AND AN EXCELLENT, KNOWLEDGABLE LAWYER IN EVERY RESPECT. MR. HICKS WENT THE EXTRA MILE FOR ME AND HIS AWARENESS OF OTHERS ALONG WITH HIS HEARTFELT CARE AND CONSIDERATION FOR ME AND MY FAMILY WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. I WOUL...
James H. Hicks's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hicks is well versed in the law, is thoughtful and determined in his representation of his clients."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Caring, competent, compassionate and hard working."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Federal District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
1981 - Present
Federal Trial Bar of U.S. District Court, Southern District of FloridaMember
1980 - Present
Florida BarMember
1995 - 1997
Florida Bar, Judicial Nominating Procedures CommitteeMember
1981 - 1993
Academy of Florida Trial LawyersMember
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.
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
Legal Answers