Atty. Ryan M. Hicks
Ryan Hicks is the managing partner of Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP's Colorado office and is highly regarded for his ability to navigate and guide his clients through difficult and complex civil disputes and litigation. He has over 15 years of experience, with the last decade focusing on first- and third-party disputes involving construction defects, professional liability, and catastrophic injury.
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Ryan M. Hicks is a Partner based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, practicing at Wood Smith Henning And Berman Llp. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and product liability. Educated at University of Nevada, Las Vegas - William S. Boyd School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Western Michigan University (B.B.A., 2003). Active member of Colorado Bar Association Arizona Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Advocates. Serands clients in Highlands Ranch, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ryan Hicks is the managing partner of Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP's Colorado office and is highly regarded for his ability to navigate and guide his clients through difficult and complex civil disputes and litigation
- He has over 15 years of experience, with the last decade focusing on first- and third-party disputes involving construction defects, professional liability, and catastrophic injury
- He is also well-regarded for his results in handling product liability and insurance coverage
- Ryan's daily experience includes the representation of a diverse array of clients ranging from seasoned national and international builders/developers, retailers, property managers, and product manufacturers to local "Mom and Pop" businesses and individuals involved in litigation for the first time
- Ryan takes pride in developing life-long connections with his clients, understanding the nuance and issues unique to every matter he handles
- He takes the time to get to know each client
- He helps them learn and understand the entire process from initial claim to resolution, whether through savvy negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, or trial
- This approach helps create a true partnership between attorney and client where everyone contributes in a meaningful and productive way towards the common goal
- Ryan truly believes that a well-informed and involved client is the key to success, no matter how large or small, experienced or inexperienced the client may be
- Newsroom Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements •Dirty Jobs 2.0: Going Hands-on with Building Materials to Better Understand Defect Litigation, CLM Construction Conference, Huntington Beach, CA, September 19, 2024 •Ethics for Claims Professionals and Experts and Working Remotely, Rimkus 11th Annual Denver CE/CLE Seminar, Denver, CO, May 12, 2023 •Dirty Jobs: A Hands-On Approach to Concrete Construction Defects, CLM Construction Conference, Coronado, CA, September 21-23, 2022 Publications •Ambiguous Windstorm Terms Cut Against Insurer, Yet Bad Faith Claim Fizzles Article, 1.26.26 •Legislative Reform Focuses on Housing Crisis Solutions Article, 4.8.25 •" Colorado: A Balancing Act, " Construction Claims Magazine, Summer 2025 •" Housing Affordability vs
- Construction Industry Concerns, " Construction Claims Magazine, Summer 2024 In the News •Ambiguous Windstorm Terms Cut Against Insurer, Yet Bad Faith Claim Fizzles •Legislative Reform Focuses on Housing Crisis Solutions •WSHB Colorado Victory in Fraud and Breach of Contract Case •Summary Judgment Granted in Design Defect Case Honors & Recognitions •Selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Construction in Highlands Ranch, CO (2024 - 2026) •Super Lawyers Rising Star (2013 - 2015, 2018 - 2019)
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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.
Ryan M. Hicks is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Colorado →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ryan M. Hicks is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Colorado →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Ryan M. Hicks is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Colorado →
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Colorado
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Highlands Ranch are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado 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 Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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