James (Jim) Hicks is a trial lawyer with a focus on insurance coverage, personal injury, product liability, construction, real estate, and mass tort litigation. Jim brings extensive experience representing both claimants and defendants, guiding clients through mediation, arbitration, and every stage of litigation, including trial. He also serves as an arbitrator in the Mandatory Arbitration programs for local superior courts.
Before qualifying as a lawyer, Jim served as an officer in the US Navy. As a Surface Warfare Officer, he managed complex operations including ship navigation, weapons systems, refueling, small boat operations, engineering inspections, and government contracts. He also taught ROTC and coached sailing, demonstrating leadership and precision under pressure.
Admissions
Washington
Oregon
US District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
US District Court for the District of Oregon
US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Education
J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 2004
M.A., Fordham University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, 2001
B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, 1994
Memberships
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Experience
Presentations
Speaker/Panelist, “Introduction to Arbitrator’s Ethics,” WSBA CLE, December 2021
Presenter, “Complex Fire Claims,” DRI Insurance Coverage Seminar, NYC, December 2019
