James D. Hicks

Full Profile

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