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also known as Jim Hicks
I'm a trial attorney licensed to practice in Washington and Oregon. My litigation practice focuses on construction, real estate, and mass torts. I have extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants. I have successfully guided my clients through mediation, arbitration, and all phases of litigation, including trial. I also serve as an Arbitrator in the Mandatory Arbitration programs for King, Kitsap, Thurston, Mason, Harbor, and Clallam Counties.
Prior to becoming an attorney, I was an officer in the U.S. Navy. While a Surface Warfare Officer (SWO), I drove ships, managed weapon systems, supervised refueling and small boat operations, inspected engineering plants, oversaw government contracts, taught ROTC, and coached sailing.
I'm a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and I have a masters degree from Fordham University and a law degree from the University of Virginia.
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Chat withState: Oregon
Acquired: 2010
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State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
999 Third Avenue, Suite 3760, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Posted by Dave | January 21, 2013
Mr. Hicks was assisting the lead attorney on our case and subsequnetly took it over as our primary contact. The issue was adverse possession. Mr. Hicks explained what was going on in laymans terms and tried to establish common ground between planiff and defendant. While that never happened the cas...
Posted by Kambiz | May 31, 2012
Mr. Hicks did a wonderful job for me on my case! He was the first best attorney I have ever hired. I have work with several attorneys in the past but Mr. Hicks is very knowledgeable and cares a great deal about his clients. Above all, he is very trustworthy and ethical!!! I highly recommend him on an...
Posted by Robert | May 15, 2012
Through James Hicks, I was able to resolve a problem I had with a stubborn contractor. The problem went on for five years, but after contacting Mr. Hicks, it was taken care of in about three months. I would strongly recommend Mr. Hicks to anyone who is having a problem with a contractor.
Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2012
Jim Hicks helped my small condo association obtain very satisfactory settlements from both developers and insurance companies following a waterline break in a neighboring building that flooded our property causing a compromised retaining wall. Jim was very knowledgeable about the process and procedu...
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2012
Thanks to Jim’s help, we will be able to correct an expensive construction issue at our home. He was indispensable in a negotiation over the builder’s warranty, helping us get a very good monetary settlement from the builder's representatives, without going to court. He’s a smart attorney with a soli...
"I endorse this attorney. Jim and I worked together as attorneys for a Seattle firm where I regularly observed the dedication and tenacity he provides to his clients. He offers reasoned and pragmatic advice and counsels his clients with their goals in mind."
"I met Jim working on different sides of a construction defect case. He is a skilled and effective litigator, and obtained a good result for his clients."
"Mr. Hicks was an opposing counsel in a matter. He was professional and very workmanlike in his approach. I am happy to refer matters to him."
Construction and development lawyer | May 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jim is an outstanding attorney and an honorable person. He is insightful when analyzing legal issues, pragmatic when advising clients, and tenacious when litigating a case. Most importantly, Jim is honest, ethical, and trustworthy. I highly recommend him."
Litigation lawyer
Construction and development lawyer
2004
Moot Court, University of Virginia School of Law
2016 - Present
Associate Attorney, Foley & Mansfield
2013 - Present
Arbitrator, King County Superior Court Mandatory Arbitration Program
2014 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Clement & Drotz, PLLC
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Private Practice
2004 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Levy - von Beck & Associates, P.S.
2014 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationHearing Officer
2010 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2005 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
After 6-day trial in King County Superior Court, awarded foreclosure of construction lien and judgment for 100% recovery of all damages sought, plus attorney's fees award, costs, and dismissal of all counterclaims.
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
MA - Masters
1994
BS - Bachelor of Science
2008
Basic contract and lien law
2010
2003
English
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