James D Hicks

James D Hicks

also known as Jim Hicks

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 20 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Real Estate, Insurance ... +2 more

999 Third Avenue, Suite 3760, Seattle, WA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Construction and Development 30%

21 years | 125 cases

30%
Insurance 20%

21 years | 50 cases

20%
Personal Injury 20%

21 years | 35 cases

20%
Real Estate 20%

21 years | 50 cases

20%
Employment and Labor 10%

21 years | 20 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 15 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 20 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Foley & Mansfield

999 Third Avenue, Suite 3760, Seattle, WA, 98104

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James D Hicks's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dave | January 21, 2013

land use dispute resolution

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...e was eventually voluntarily dismissed by plantiff as Mr Hicks had provided thorough enough documentation and rebuttal that plantiff dropped case prior to ever going to court

Posted by Kambiz | May 31, 2012

Hardwood Floor Installation Issues

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...y related case.

Posted by Robert | May 15, 2012

Need legal assistance?

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

Highly professional

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...res of dealing with all parties involved. He created realistic expectations, logical strategies, and kept us informed every step of the way. He was professional and encouraging through a long process involving multiple defendants.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2012

Very satisfied with builder warranty settlement

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...d understanding of Washington real estate law and related insurance issues. Jim is straightforward and diligent in his research and his consultation. We really appreciated the way he took us through the process, thoughtfully answered our questions, and successfully concluded our issue with no misunderstandings. Jim was well worth his billing rate, and our overall bill was very reasonable, considering how much of our own money we won’t have to spend fixing our house. It was money well spent.

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James D Hicks's Lawyer Endorsements

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Inge Fordham

Construction and development lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Nathan Furman

Litigation lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Joseph Rockne

Litigation lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Geoffrey Grindeland

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."

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Inge Fordham

Litigation lawyer

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Nathan Furman

Construction and development lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2004

Moot Court, University of Virginia School of Law

Work Experience

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.

Associations

2014 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Hearing Officer

2010 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2005 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Freeman v. JDA

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.

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Education

2004

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Fordham University

MA - Masters

1994

United States Naval Academy

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

Owners retreat

Basic contract and lien law

Publications

2010

Firm website New Washington Cases

2003

Stockholm Declaration and Law of the Marine Environment Associate Editor

Languages

English

Activity

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