Atty. Robert James Hicks
Robert James Hicks is a lawyer practicing lending and corporate finance, technology, mergers and acquisitions and 6 other areas of law. Robert received a B.S. degree from Butler University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Lending and Corporate Finance & More Attorney · Serving Indianapolis, IN · 39+ Years Experience
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About Robert James Hicks at a Glance
Robert James Hicks is a Partner-in-Charge Indianapolis based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1987). Educated at William and Mary School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Butler University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Affiliations/Recognitions American Bar Association. Serves clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert James Hicks
- Robert James Hicks is a lawyer practicing lending and corporate finance, technology, mergers and acquisitions and 6 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from Butler University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Robert practices at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Indianapolis, IN and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Robert James Hicks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert James Hicks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Indianapolis.
Employment Law in Indianapolis
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert James Hicks is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →
Business & Corporate Law in Indianapolis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert James Hicks is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →
Tax Law in Indianapolis
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Robert James Hicks is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Indiana →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Indianapolis
Robert James Hicks is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Indiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Indianapolis
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Indianapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Indianapolis-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 Indianapolis Choose Robert James 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 Robert James Hicks's practice in the field of employment, business, tax, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert James Hicks brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and tax, Robert James Hicks can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Indianapolis
A Indianapolis-based practice means Robert James 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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Common Legal Issues Robert James Hicks Handles in Indianapolis
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