Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Baton Rouge, LA · 31+ Years Experience
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About Michael B. Hicks at a Glance
Michael B. Hicks is a Member based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at McGlinchey Stafford. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, consumer, and government. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Midd (1995) and Texas (2024). Educated at Louisiana State University (B.S. Accounting, 1991) and Loyola University New Orleans J.D. 1995 Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations •Baton Rouge Bar Association, Chair, Pro Bono Committee 2006-2007 •Capital Area Legal Services Corporation, President 2007-2010 •Louisiana State Bar Association, Access to Justice Committee 2009-2010. Serves clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael B. Hicks
- Mr. Michael B. Hicks is a lawyer practicing arbitration, appellate, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Michael practices at McGlinchey Stafford in Baton Rouge, LA
Practice Areas Explained
Michael B. Hicks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael B. Hicks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Baton Rouge.
Business & Corporate Law in Baton Rouge
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Baton Rouge
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Civil Rights in Baton Rouge
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Consumer Protection in Baton Rouge
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Government & Administrative Law in Baton Rouge
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Baton Rouge
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Baton Rouge Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Baton Rouge-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 Baton Rouge Choose Michael B. 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 Michael B. Hicks's practice in the field of business, litigation, civil rights, consumer, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael B. Hicks brings 31+ 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 Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Midd and Texas, Michael B. Hicks can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and civil rights, Michael B. Hicks can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Baton Rouge
A Baton Rouge-based practice means Michael B. Hicks attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael B. Hicks Handles in Baton Rouge
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