Atty. Christopher Hicks
Christopher Hicks is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, government, international law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Colorado College in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Environmental And Natural Resources & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 49+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Hicks at a Glance
Christopher Hicks is a environmental, government, and international attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Texas (1977), U.S. Supreme (1980), and District of Columbia (1990). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1977) and Colorado College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Hicks
- Christopher Hicks is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, government, international law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Colorado College in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Christopher practices in Washington, DC
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Christopher Hicks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Hicks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Environmental Law in Washington
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Government & Administrative Law in Washington
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Christopher Hicks is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →
International Law in Washington
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Washington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Christopher Hicks
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher Hicks's practice in the field of environmental, government, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Hicks brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. Supreme, and District of Columbia, Christopher Hicks can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering environmental, government, and international, Christopher Hicks can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Christopher Hicks attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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