Aaron Hicks is a civil trial attorney and founder of Hicks Law Firm, based in Orange County, also with offices in San Diego and Tennessee. His current practice includes representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases, resulting in traumatic brain injuries, catastrophic injuries, complex regional pain syndrome and wrongful death.
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Languages spoken
English
Hicks Law Firm
245 Fischer Ave.
Suite D1
Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TN | Active | 2011 | 04/27/2022 |
CA | Active | 2004 | 02/06/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
2021 Best Lawyers | Best Lawyers | 2020 |
Best Attorneys of America | Best Attorneys of America, LLC | 2020 |
Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Board Member of the Year | Orange County Trial Lawyers Association | 2019 |
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2019 |
Member | Lawyers of Distinction | 2019 |
Fellow | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2019 |
Life Member | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2019 |
Life Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2019 |
Member of the Year | Orange County Trial Lawyers Association | 2017 |
Presidential Award of Merit | Consumer Attorneys of California | 2016 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Top 10 Attorney Award | National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2016 |
Litigator Award | Trial Lawyers Board of Regents | 2015 |
Top Attorney | Inland Empire Magazine | 2015 |
Premier Attorney (nominee) | American Academy of Trial Attorneys | 2015 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Superb Rating - Top Attorney Personal Injury | AVVO | 2015 |
Litigator Award | Trial Lawyers Board of Regents | 2014 |
State Trial Victories | Federal Defenders of San Diego | 2013 |
Top Contributor Personal Injury | AVVO | 2013 |
Clients' Choice Personal Injury | AVVO | 2012 |
NHTSA - DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing | La Pier & Associates | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Trial Attorney | Rizio Law Firm | 2014 - Present |
Owner/Attorney | Law Offices of Aaron T. Hicks | 2010 - 2014 |
Attorney | Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry, Inc. | 2007 - 2010 |
Attorney | Rizio and Nelson | 2005 - 2007 |
Attorney | Friestad Law Firm | 2004 - 2005 |
Law Clerk | Price, Rodgers, Hill and Kolarich | 2001 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Consumer Attorneys of San Diego | Member | 2020 - Present |
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2020 - Present |
United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee | Member | 2019 - Present |
United States District Court for the Central District of California | Member | 2018 - Present |
United States Supreme Court | Member | 2015 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 2014 - Present |
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
Consumer Attorneys of California | Board of Governors | 2014 - Present |
Tennessee Bar Association | Admitted to Practice | 2011 - Present |
United States District Court for the Southern District of California | Admitted to Practice | 2004 - Present |
State Bar of California | Admitted to Practice | 2004 - Present |
University of Tennessee National Alumni Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
Robert A. Banyard American Inn of Court | Member | 2015 - 2018 |
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Alumni Association | Board of Directors | 2008 - 2017 |
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice | Member | 2006 - 2011 |
South Orange County Bar Association | Member | 2006 - 2011 |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2006 - 2011 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2006 - 2011 |
Newport Harbor Bar Association | Member | 2006 - 2011 |
West Orange County Bar Association | Member | 2006 - 2011 |
Orange County Bar Association | Member | 2006 - 2011 |
California DUI Lawyers Association | Member | 2006 - 2014 |
San Diego County Bar Association, Young/New Lawyers Division | Member | 2004 - 2011 |
San Diego County Bar Assocation | Member | 2004 - 2013 |
Pi Kappa Phi - Alpha Sigma | Vice President | 1994 - 1999 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Forum (California Trial Lawyers Association) | Practicing without pausing during a pandemic: Adapting to change and experience with using video technology at mediation | 2020 |
Ezine Articles | California and Three Strikes Law | 2012 |
Ezine Articles | Possession of Controlled Substances | 2012 |
Ezine Articles | Top Five Questions Asked by those Arrested for DUI | 2012 |
Ezine Articles | What to Expect After a DUI Arrest | 2012 |
Ezine Articles | Probation Violations: What Can Happen to You | 2012 |
Global Legal Resources | Self Defense may be Raised as a Valid Defense against Many Criminal Charges | 2012 |
Ezine Articles | Juvenile Crimes Can Ruin a Child's Future | 2011 |
Ezine Articles | Aspects of a DUI Case | 2011 |
Ezine Articles | The Birth of Internet Crime | 2011 |
ATH Law Blog | Law Offices of Aaron T. Hicks | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Thomas Jefferson School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main) | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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American Association for Justice | Going Solo: Tips to Make the Process Easier | 2020 |
Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Convention | Product Liability - Moderator | 2019 |
CAOIE/OCTLA Palm Springs Seminar | The Latest Developments in Employment Law - Moderator | 2019 |
Consumer Attorneys of California, Hawaii Seminar | Improving Your Case Through Technology | 2018 |
Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Convention | Immigration Law: Trends and Updates - Moderator | 2017 |
CAOIE/ OCTLA Palm Springs Seminar | Emerging Litigation - Moderator | 2017 |
KLAA/AM 830 Los Angeles | Ignition Interlock Devices | 2010 |
Choices and Consequences Program | Speaking to high school students regarding consequences of driving under the influence | 2010 |
KLAA/AM 830 Los Angeles | DUI Defense - proposed Legislation regarding interlocking devices on all DUI offenders | 2009 |
KLAA AM 830 - Los Angeles | California Supreme Court case McNeal on partition ratios | 2009 |
Choices and Consequences Program | Speaking to local high school kids about choices and consequences of DUI's | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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W v L | Settled - $2,773,694.00 |
T v C | Settlement amount - $1,265,000 |
H v C | Settlement amount $490,000 |
V v M H L | $2,000,000.00 settlement |
People of California v. SL | Jury Trial - Not Guilty on all charges |
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Michael Berry, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 3, 2022
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this personal injury lawyer. Most of the big name personal injury law firms that you see on TV and billboards will never step foot in the courtroom or even talk to you, and they will pass your case off to an inexperienced attorney in their firm to settle quick and for a low value. They run law practices that focus on quantity over quality and do not care about getting full value on your case. Aaron Hicks is the exact opposite. He will not hesitate to take your case to trial and maximize your recovery, and he will give you personalized attention from intake to resolution. I have known Mr. Hicks in the legal community for years and highly recommend him.
Clark Fielding, Litigation Attorney on Jul 21, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Hicks is an experienced and knowledgeable litigator and trial attorney; he makes sharp arguments while still being courteous and respectful. Mr. Hicks is a great guy. I fully endorse Mr. Hicks.
Michael Berry, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 3, 2022
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this personal injury lawyer. Most of the big name personal injury law firms that you see on TV and billboards will never step foot in the courtroom or even talk to you, and they will pass your case off to an inexperienced attorney in their firm to settle quick and for a low value. They run law practices that focus on quantity over quality and do not care about getting full value on your case. Aaron Hicks is the exact opposite. He will not hesitate to take your case to trial and maximize your recovery, and he will give you personalized attention from intake to resolution. I have known Mr. Hicks in the legal community for years and highly recommend him.
Clark Fielding, Litigation Attorney on Jul 21, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Hicks is an experienced and knowledgeable litigator and trial attorney; he makes sharp arguments while still being courteous and respectful. Mr. Hicks is a great guy. I fully endorse Mr. Hicks.
Donald Matejka, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 1, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hicks is an outstanding advocate for his clients. He is knowledgeable in the law and is always civil and ethical.
Summer Walker, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Hicks is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Clay, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Mr. Hicks. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.
Susan Hartman, Unknown Attorney on Aug 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Aaron is a skilled attorney who cares about his clients and gets great results. I endorse this lawyer.
John Fisher, Brain injury Attorney on Jul 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills.
Sarah Powell, Personal injury Attorney on May 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of both going to school with and working with Aaron in the legal field. He is extremely personable and is a very talented and hard-working attorney. He has a great enthusiasm for personal injury law and enjoys helping his clients. I certainly endorse this lawyer.
Jonathan Lacour, Brain injury Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Keen attention to detail and exceptional service. One of the best there truly is.
Michael Payne, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Raffi Ohanian, Unknown Attorney on Jan 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Jan 26, 2015
Relationship: Other
This lawyer strives to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Giacomo Behar, Car accident Attorney on Dec 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community.
Jesus Zuniga, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Ryan Fishman, Brain injury Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Brain injury Attorney on Dec 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John Bussman, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Aaron is very knowledgeable, experienced and diligent. He has an excellent reputation for delivering fantastic results on behalf of his clients. I would absolutely recommend him to any friend or family member who is injured in an accident.
Darren Pirozzi, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 20, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hicks is an outstanding litigator. He really cares for his client's and fights hard to see that they get what they are entitled to.
Susan Haber, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 13, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Aaron is a skilled litigation attorney who is dedicated to the clients he represents. Though a comprehensive investigation of each case, Aaron uses his legal experience to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients and always available to answer questions or concerns. It was a pleasure working with Aaron and I look forward to the opportunity to do so again in the future.
Alan Adriance, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Hicks is not only a great advocate for his clients, he is kind and helpful to those attorneys with less experience. The world needs more people like Aaron Hicks. I endorse this lawyer.