Atty. John Ronald Hickman

Atty. John Ronald Hickman

Mr. John Ronald Hickman is a lawyer practicing tax, employee benefits & executive compensation, security incident management & response team and 3 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About John Ronald Hickman at a glance

John Ronald Hickman is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, securities, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1989). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1989) and Florida Atlantic University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Ronald Hickman is a lawyer practicing tax, employee benefits & executive compensation, security incident management & response team and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Florida Atlantic University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices at Alston & Bird LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

John Ronald Hickman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Ronald Hickman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Ronald Hickman is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Georgia →

Securities Law

John Ronald Hickman is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Contracts

John Ronald Hickman is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Ronald Hickman

Where is John Ronald Hickman's law office located?
John Ronald Hickman's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Ronald Hickman handle?
John Ronald Hickman focuses on employment, business, tax, securities, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has John Ronald Hickman practiced law?
John Ronald Hickman has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Ronald Hickman go to law school?
John Ronald Hickman earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact John Ronald Hickman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Ronald Hickman received?
John Ronald Hickman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 1989
B.A.
Florida Atlantic University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1989

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