These cases reflect Mr. Hicks’ dedication to thorough preparation, strategic advocacy, and achieving outcomes that truly matter for his clients. Whether it’s fighting for disability benefits, navigating custody disputes, or building stronger families through adoption, Hicks Law Firm is committed to standing by clients every step of the way.
SECURED DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR A CLIENT
Mr. Hicks represented a 59-year-old client from Tacoma, Washington, in her disability claim. She faced severe back and neck pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and depression, but her claim was initially denied. Mr. Hicks appealed and presented her case to an administrative law judge…
SECURED DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR A CLIENT
Mr. Hicks represented a 59-year-old client from Tacoma, Washington, in her disability claim. She faced severe back and neck pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and depression, but her claim was initially denied. Mr. Hicks appealed and presented her case to an administrative law judge, securing a fully favorable decision that awarded her thousands of dollars in past-due benefits and ensured her financial stability.
ACHIEVED JUSTICE IN A COMPLEX DISABILITY CLAIM
Mr. Hicks represented a Nevada client suffering from PTSD linked to the tragic 2017 Las Vegas shooting. Despite strong medical evidence, her claim faced repeated denials, requiring an appeal to federal court. The court ruled in her favor and remanded the case.
ACHIEVED JUSTICE IN A COMPLEX DISABILITY CLAIM
In another disability case, Mr. Hicks represented a Nevada client suffering from PTSD linked to the tragic 2017 Las Vegas shooting. Despite strong medical evidence, her claim faced repeated denials, requiring an appeal to federal court. The court ruled in her favor and remanded the case. At the supplemental hearing, Mr. Hicks successfully argued her case, leading to a fully favorable decision and the benefits she deserved.
DEFENDED AGAINST PAST-DUE CHILD SUPPORT CLAIMS
Mr. Hicks defended a father in Arkansas after the child’s mother, residing in Kentucky, filed a lawsuit seeking years of past-due child support—even though the child was an adult. Through diligent research, Mr. Hicks located a 2004 Arkansas court order that clearly stated…
DEFENDED AGAINST PAST-DUE CHILD SUPPORT CLAIMS
In a family law matter, Mr. Hicks defended a father in Arkansas after the child’s mother, residing in Kentucky, filed a lawsuit seeking years of past-due child support—even though the child was an adult. Through diligent research, Mr. Hicks located a 2004 Arkansas court order that clearly stated no child support was owed. Based on this, he filed a motion for summary judgment, which the court granted, dismissing the case entirely.
Achieving Disability Benefits Through Prehearing Advocacy
Mr. Hicks has helped numerous disability claimants secure favorable outcomes without the need for a hearing. By submitting targeted and persuasive prehearing briefs, he has effectively presented clients' cases in a way that often leads to fully favorable decisions.
Achieving Disability Benefits Through Prehearing Advocacy
Mr. Hicks has helped numerous disability claimants secure favorable outcomes without the need for a hearing. By submitting targeted and persuasive prehearing briefs, he has effectively presented clients’ cases in a way that often leads to fully favorable decisions. This approach spares clients the stress and uncertainty of a court hearing while ensuring they receive the benefits they deserve as efficiently as possible.
Navigating Complex Interstate Custody Disputes
In a family law case involving the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), Mr. Hicks represented a mother in Winchester, Kentucky, in a jurisdictional dispute with the father, who lived in Maryland.
Navigating Complex Interstate Custody Disputes
In a family law case involving the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), Mr. Hicks represented a mother in Winchester, Kentucky, in a jurisdictional dispute with the father, who lived in Maryland. By successfully establishing Kentucky as the appropriate jurisdiction, he helped secure a custody order that protected his client’s parental rights and her child’s best interests.
A Personal Connection to Family Law
In a case that profoundly influenced his interest in family law, Mr. Hicks represented his own mother in adopting a young child who had been lost in the foster care system. This experience demonstrated the power of the legal process in providing stability and love to a child in need.
A Personal Connection to Family Law
In a case that profoundly influenced his interest in family law, Mr. Hicks represented his own mother in adopting a young child who had been lost in the foster care system. This experience demonstrated the power of the legal process in providing stability and love to a child in need. It also inspired Mr. Hicks to dedicate part of his practice to guiding families through complex and emotional legal matters with compassion and care.