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Michael Benjamin Hicken

4.3
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 42 years

Litigation Lawyer at Laguna Niguel, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Estate Planning

28202 Cabot Rd Ste 300, Laguna Niguel, CA

About Michael

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Litigation 90%

Litigation of trust and estate disputes in probate or civil court

37 years

90%
Estate Planning 10%

estate planning and administration of estates and trusts

37 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

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Law Offices of Michael Benjamin Hicken

28202 Cabot Rd Ste 300, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

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Michael Benjamin Hicken's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shirley | April 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Rare

Most attorneys will try to squeeze every dollar out of you. Mr. Hicken does not. He will find the most cost effective yet most strategic way to win your case. I know of family and friends with attorneys who dragged their cases on and on, or encouraged them to go to trial when both parties actually w...anted to settle, almost trying to find the most expensive way to work with their client. I was in shock when I saw my friend's bill from her attorney and one line read "1/2 hour call $500.00"

Posted by Ben | September 24, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney

Mr. Hicken, is honest, experienced, methodical and dedicated to his clients. He has been a tremendouse help to the clients that I have sent his way. He eases their concerns expelains the process to them and vigorously represents their interests. In some cases he was able to resolve the problem wi...th having to go to court. I highly recomend this attorney

Posted by Ben | September 24, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney

Mr. Hicken, is honest, experienced, methodical and dedicated to his clients. He has been a tremendous help to the clients that I have sent his way. He eases their concerns explains the process to them and vigorously represents their interests. In some cases he was able to resolve the problem with... having to go to court. I highly recommend this attorney

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2015 | Residential

Terrible attorney.

He laughed at the other attys. He didn't research, ignored my info, even called me a pain in the ass when I wanted a fare price for my house. I got 40,000 more because I wouldn't step down. Michael is lazy, rude, uniformed & if he took this seriously, the other lawyers would not have wiped the floo...r with us. He wouldn't even try to find out what was done with my husbands, ashes so I can grieve. He also left the last year of collecting money from opposing council, for me to do. Among many other things, I feel Michel Hickens is incompetent

Michael Hicken

Replied last October 16, 2014

I am sorry this person feels this way. I have considered all my clients and cannot think of one who fits this description of their case. For over 25 years I have taken pride in offering competent, responsive and personal service to all my clients at the most cost effective method that fits their needs. I invite this person to contact me to see if we can make things right.

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2014

Excellent Attorney - Always Looked Out For My Best Interests.

Mr. Hicken always had my best interest in mind. I know that he went out of his way to do his homework/research to find the best possible outcome for my situation. This included exploring all possible outcomes as well as collaborating with other attorneys. A straight shooter who told me how th...ings were (pleasant or not) and didn't beat around the bush. Great man, and excellent attorney. I highly reccomend him

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John Bledsoe

Litigation lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mike on a case now for several months. He is a very strong attorney and well respected by the local judges. I have referred cases to him since 1992 and he has always done a great job for the people I have sent to him. He really knows the area of trust and estate litigation. Has a lot of experience. Great to work with or to refer out to."

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Unknown lawyer | Jun 25

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Education

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Western State University College of Law

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Brigham Young University

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