Atty. James H Hicks

Atty. James H Hicks

Mr. James H Hicks is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, automobile accidents and injuries, wrongful death law and 6 other areas of law.

Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James H Hicks at a glance

James H Hicks is a Senior Partner based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, practicing at Hicks & Motto, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1981), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1981). Educated at Nova University (J.D., 1980) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Palm Beach County and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James H Hicks is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, automobile accidents and injuries, wrongful death law and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Hicks & Motto, P.A. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James H Hicks's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James H Hicks is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Florida →

Car Accidents

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

James H Hicks is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James H Hicks is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →

Wrongful Death

James H Hicks is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James H Hicks is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palm Beach Gardens are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James H Hicks

Where is James H Hicks's law office located?
James H Hicks's law practice is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The firm is Hicks & Motto, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H Hicks handle?
James H Hicks focuses on divorce, car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James H Hicks practiced law?
James H Hicks has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James H Hicks go to law school?
James H Hicks earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact James H Hicks for a consultation?
You can contact James H Hicks 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 James H Hicks received?
James H Hicks's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Nova University
- 1980
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1981

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