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L Clark Hicks Jr.
also known as Clark Hicks, clarkhicks1
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About L
Biography
My goal for the firm is to provide superior representation for all clients. When I'm not working, I spend time with my wife and two sons.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
Insurance
20%
Car Accident
15%
Litigation
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-250 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Mississippi for 34 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of L Clark Hicks Jr.
(601) 602-7596
Mobile
211 S.29th Ave. Ste. 201, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401
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L Clark Hicks Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by Darryl | October 23, 2012
If you need an attorney, Clark Hicks is the man!
Clark Hicks has been our attorney for many years. We have used him on numerous occasions both professionally and personally. On one occasion we had a client that owed us a substantial amount of money. Clark got us our money quickly. He is very knowledgeable in regards to the law and more importan...
Posted by Bobby | August 29, 2012
Claim Director
Clark has defended multiple cases involving injuries from accidents. He has an excellent grasp of law, develops the facts, evaluates the case, and then attempt settlement. If not settled then the matter is defended. The last case was tried to a jury who returned a verdict of the exact amount offer...
Posted by Jack | August 29, 2012
Review of Clark Hicks
Mr. Hicks has been handling cases for our company for a number of years and probably has the highest percentage of favorable outcomes of all the attorneys we use. He handles cases efficiently and economically, without filing a lot of unnecessary discovery or motions or performing any other unnecessa...
L Clark Hicks Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Clark represents his clients exceedingly well and obtains impressive results using proficient analytical skills, implementing calculated litigation plans and communicating persuasively with opposing attorneys, judges and juries. Tenacious, extremely knowledgeable about his practice areas and top notch ethically, Clark is a "go to" attorney and advocate."
Grant Bennett
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
1991
Highest Class grade in Secured Transactions, University of Mississippi School of Law
1991
Cum Laude graduate, University of Mississippi School of Law
1988
Outstanding Senior in History, Mississippi College
1988
Graduated Special Distinction with Highest Honors, Mississippi College
1986
Harry S. Truman Scholar for Mississippi, Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Managing Partner, Hicks and Bennett PLLC
1900 - Present
Managing Partner, Hicks Law Firm, PLLC
2008 - 2009
Partner, Gunn, Hicks and Bennett PLLC
2000 - 2008
Partner, Gunn and Hicks PLLC
1992 - 1999
Associate, Lawrence C. Gunn Law Firm
1991 - 1992
Judicial Law Clerk for Henry T. Wingate, United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi, Jackson Division
Associations
2009 - Present
Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers ProjectBoard Member
2000 - Present
Sunrise Rotary ClubMember
1993 - Present
University Baptist ChurchMember
1992 - Present
South Central Mississippi Bar Association
1991 - Present
Mississippi Bar
1991 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
Defense Research Institute
Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
Mississippi Claims Association
Trucking Industry Defense Association
Mississippi Bar, Character and Fitness Committee
Member
Hattiesburg Boys and Girls Club
Advisory Council Member
Hattiesburg Dixie Youth Baseball
Coach
1991 - 2003
Mississippi Bar, Young Lawyers DivisionPast Treasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Harris v. Tom Griffith Water Well Service, Inc., 26 So. 3d 338 (Miss. 2010)
Successful at Court of Appeals but reversed on appeal to Supreme Court
Bluewater Logistics, LLC v. Williford, 2009 WL 4801017 (December 15, 2009)
Successful at trial achieving large judgment for client and is on appeal
Elwood v. Cobra Collection Agency, 2008 WL 474407 (February19, 2008)
Won motion to strike complaint
Seward v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, 229 F.Supp2d 557 (S.D. Miss. 2002)
Pace v. Hunt, 847 F.Supp. 508 (S.D. Miss. 1994)
Havard v. Kemper Nat. Ins. Companies, 945 F.Supp. 953 (S.D. Miss. 1995)
Lewis v. Hiatt, 683 So.2d 937 (Miss. 1996)
U.S. v. Nix, 976 F.Supp. 417 (S.D. Miss. 1997)
Kekko v. K&B Louisiana Corp., 716 So.2d 682 (Miss.Ct.App. 2001)
U.S. v. Sharpe, 193 F.3d 852 (5th Cir. 1999)
Estate of Baxter v. Shaw Associates, Inc., 797 So.2d 396 (Miss.Ct.App. 2001)
Johnson v. TCB Const. Co., 334 Fed.Appx. 666 (5th Cir. 2009)
Case affirmed in favor of client
Wallace v. Town of Raleigh, 815 So.2d 1203 (Miss. 2002)
McLaughlin v. Mississippi Power Co., 376 F.3d 344 (5th Cir. 2004)
Rockaway Commuter Line, Inc. v. Denham ex rel. Denham, 897 So.2d 156 (Miss. 2004)
Bond v. City of Long Beach, 908 So.2d 879 (Miss.Ct.App. 2005)
Ogburn v. City of Wiggins, 919 So.2d 85 (Miss.Ct.App. 2005)
Aldridge v. West, 929 So.2d 298 (Miss. 2006)
Bradley v. McAllister, 929 So.2d 377 (Miss.Ct.App. 2006)
Magnusen v. Pine Belt Inv. Corp., 963 So.2d 1279 (Miss. 2007)
Summary Judgement affirmed by Mississippi Supreme Court in favor of client defendant
Hartel v. Pruett, 998 So.2d 979 (Miss. 2008)
Obtained jury verdict in favor of defendant client physician
City of Laurel v. Williams, 21 So.3d 1170 (Miss. 2009)
Obtained a "reversed and rendered" decision in favor of client from Mississippi Supreme Court that effectively reversed trial courts decision adverse to client
Education
1991
University of Mississippi School of Law
Juris Doctor
1988
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Lawyer in Every Classroom
School Crimes
Publications
2010
MDLA Quarterly
A Little Something For Every Motor Vehicle Accident Litigator
1990
Mississippi Law Journal
"Corporations - Fiduciary Duty - In A Closed Corporation, A Majority Stockholder Owes A Fiduciary Duty Towards The Minority When Seeking A Controlling Share"
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers