Atty. Whitney Porter Hicks

Atty. Whitney Porter Hicks

Whitney Porter Hicks is a lawyer practicing commercial, tenant, banking and 9 other areas of law. Whitney received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Seattle Seattle 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Whitney Porter Hicks at a glance

Whitney Porter Hicks is an Associate based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, securities, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2003), Connecticut (2004), and Washington (2014). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Smith College (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Whitney Porter Hicks is a lawyer practicing commercial, tenant, banking and 9 other areas of law
  • Whitney received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Whitney practices at DLA Piper LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Whitney Porter Hicks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Whitney Porter Hicks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Securities Law

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Juvenile Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Whitney Porter Hicks

Where is Whitney Porter Hicks's law office located?
Whitney Porter Hicks's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Whitney Porter Hicks handle?
Whitney Porter Hicks focuses on contracts, business, real estate, securities, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Whitney Porter Hicks practiced law?
Whitney Porter Hicks has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Whitney Porter Hicks go to law school?
Whitney Porter Hicks earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Whitney Porter Hicks for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northeastern University School of Law
- 2002
B.A.
Smith College
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2003
Connecticut
Admitted: 2004
Washington
Admitted: 2014

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