Atty. Dewitt T Hicks, Jr.

Atty. Dewitt T Hicks, Jr.

Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, commercial litigation, business litigation and 161 other areas of law. Dewitt received a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University, and has been licensed for 67 years.

Columbus Columbus 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. at a glance

Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. is a Dewitt Hicks Law Firm based in Columbus, Mississippi, practicing at Dewitt Hicks Law Firm, PLLC. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on formation, wrongful termination, wills, car accidents, and contracts. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1959). Educated at University of Mississippi J.D. UM Law Journal (—) and Mississippi State University B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Mississippi Municipal Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Columbus, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, commercial litigation, business litigation and 161 other areas of law
  • Dewitt received a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • Dewitt practices at Dewitt Hicks Law Firm, PLLC in Columbus, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Dewitt T Hicks, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Wrongful Termination

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Wills

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dewitt T Hicks, Jr.

Where is Dewitt T Hicks, Jr.'s law office located?
Dewitt T Hicks, Jr.'s law practice is located in Columbus, Mississippi. The firm is Dewitt Hicks Law Firm, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. handle?
Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. focuses on formation, wrongful termination, wills, car accidents, contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. practiced law?
Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. go to law school?
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How can I contact Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. received?
Dewitt T Hicks, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Business Litigation Commercial Litigation Insurance Defense Accident Insurance Affirmative Action Airplane Crash Litigation All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability Americans with Disabilities Act Child Labor Law Asset Recovery Attorney Discipline Attorney Fee Disputes Attorney Grievances Conflicts of Interest Automotive Products Liability Aviation Litigation Aviation Products Liability (Also under Aviation Law) Bicycle Accidents Bicycle Products Liability Blood Bank Liability Bodily Injury Breach of Contract Breach Of Warranty Business Development Business Formation Business Law Business Torts Business Transactions Charitable Giving (Also under: Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations) Charitable Trusts Chemical Explosions Chemical Products Liability Civil Liability Civil Litigation Civil Practice Civil Service Co-Determination Collective Bargaining Collective Labor Law Commercial Contracts Commercial Leasing Commercial Real Estate Construction Contracts Construction Defects Construction Labor Law Construction Law Construction Liability Construction Litigation Construction Safety Contract Fraud Contract Litigation Contracts Corporate Organization Criminal Labor Law Decedents Estates Defense Litigation Discipline Legal Ethics Discrimination (Also under: Civil Rights) Electricity Contracts Electricity Law Employee Participation Employee Privacy Employee Relocation Employee Rights Employer Intentional Torts Employer Liability Employer Rights Employment Arbitration Employment At Will Employment Civil Rights Employment Claims Employment Class Actions Employment Compensation Employment Contracts Employment Defense Employment Law Employment Litigation Employment Termination Energy Law Establishment of Business Estate Administration Estate Bankruptcy Estate Litigation Estate Planning Estate Planning For The Elderly Estate Settlements Estates Family Trusts Family Wealth Transfer Fiduciary Law Fiduciary Liability Fiduciary Litigation Financial Planning General Practice Government Tort Liability Guardianship and Conservator Health Benefits Historic Preservation Improvement Districts Hit And Run Inadequate Security Negligent Security Occupiers Liability Premises Inheritance Law Insurance Bad Faith Insurance Contracts Insurance Investigations Insurance Law Insurance Litigation Judicial Discipline Lawyer Land Annexation Land Conservation Land Development (Also under: Property Law) Land Entitlement Land Use Land Use Litigation Land Use Permitting Land Use Regulation Leasehold Law Leasing Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Legal Malpractice Liability Defense Premises Security Living Wills Local Government Contracts Local Government Law Medical Malpractice Municipal Planning and Development (Also under: Municipal Law, Government) Name Changes Palimony Partnership Law Personal Property Personal Property Leasing Plaintiffs Personal Injury Powers Of Attorney Premises Liability Private Business Law Private Security Litigation Probate Litigation Product Liability Defense Products Liability Property Development Public Bids Public Contract Law Real Estate Real Estate Contracts Real Estate Litigation Religious Nonprofit Corporation Law Retirement Plans Severe Burns Shopping Centre Development Shopping Centre Law Shopping Centre Leasing Slip and Fall Small Business Law Standard Terms and Conditions Third Party Wrongful Death Tort Defense Torts Trust Litigation Trust Planning Trusts Unfair Insurance Practices Utility Law Veterans Benefits Wills Wills and Probate Wrongful Death Wrongful Termination

Education

University of Mississippi J.D. UM Law Journal
- In Progress
Mississippi State University B.S.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1959

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