Atty. Ryan Kyle Hicks
About Mr. Ryan Kyle Hicks View website Awards Gold Client Champion This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.
Employee Benefits & More Attorney · Serving Columbia, SC · 13+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Ryan Kyle Hicks at a Glance
Ryan Kyle Hicks is an Of Counsel based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at White & Story, LLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on contracts, sexual harassment, employment, business, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2013). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2012) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 2009). Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ryan Kyle Hicks
Awards
Gold Client Champion This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher. About AwardsClient Champion Awards
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.
At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
Mr. Ryan Kyle Hicks got this award in 2021
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale Peer Awards
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AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Awards
Top Contributor: The Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, .com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the community.
Client’s Choice: The Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
Practice Areas Explained
Ryan Kyle Hicks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan Kyle Hicks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbia.
Contracts in Columbia
Ryan Kyle Hicks is one of 76,101 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in South Carolina →
Sexual Harassment in Columbia
Ryan Kyle Hicks is one of 5,970 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in South Carolina →
Employment Law in Columbia
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ryan Kyle Hicks is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →
Business & Corporate Law in Columbia
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Ryan Kyle Hicks is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Breach of Contract in Columbia
Ryan Kyle Hicks is one of 5,880 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbia
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Columbia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbia-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 Columbia Choose Ryan Kyle 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 Ryan Kyle Hicks's practice in the field of contracts, sexual harassment, employment, business, and breach of contract.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ryan Kyle Hicks brings 13+ 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 contracts, sexual harassment, and employment, Ryan Kyle Hicks can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbia
A Columbia-based practice means Ryan Kyle 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 Ryan Kyle Hicks Handles in Columbia
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Ryan Kyle Hicks has experience with under South Carolina law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Ryan Kyle Hicks directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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