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Dewitt T Hicks, Jr.

Dewitt T Hicks, Jr.

5.0
5 reviews

501 7th Street North, Suite 3, Columbus, MS 39701

Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation and 161 more

About Dewitt T Hicks, Jr.

Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, commercial litigation, business litigation and 161 other areas of law. Dewitt received a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University, and has been licensed for 67 years. Dewitt practices at Dewitt Hicks Law Firm, PLLC in Columbus, MS.

Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. (Columbus, Mississippi)

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Silver Client Champion
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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Dewitt T Hicks, Jr. got this award in 2021

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Civil Practice
Posted by anonymous
July 02, 2019
Hired Attorney

I have used attorneys and worked with attorneys in many states. He is simply the BEST attorney that I have ever seen. Very tenacious, knowledgeable, and loyal to your case. I would HIGHLY recommend above any other. *****

Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
June 11, 2019
Hired Attorney

He has more knowledge, experience and expertise than all of the lawyers in the area. I can see why he is AV rated by Martindale and previous President of ALL attorneys in the state. He is simply the best attorney EVER!!!

General Practice
Posted by anonymous
September 04, 2018
Hired Attorney

AV (top) rated by Martindale Hubbell. Superb legal service. Outstanding communicator. Tremendous knowledge, expertise in legal matters.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 31, 2017
Hired Attorney

He has superlative knowledge and expertise in all areas of the law. I would highly recommend him as an attorney with acute attention to detail, persuasiveness and ability to overcome obstacles in every area of law practice. He has more wisdom than any lawyer I have encountered. If you need a lawyer to take care of your legal needs, he is the one for the job.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 11, 2017
Hired Attorney

My attorney, Dewitt Hicks, did a superlative job on my behalf. I would highly recommend his expertise to anyone who needs legal counsel. I have used many different lawyers and his judgement and experience has surpassed them all. He is truly the state's most qualified and hard working legal counsel.

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Areas of Law

  • Insurance 7
    • Insurance Defense
    • Unfair Insurance Practices
    • Accident Insurance
    • Insurance Bad Faith
    • Insurance Law
    • Insurance Investigations
    • Insurance Litigation
  • Commercial Law 3
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Commercial Contracts
  • Business Law 8
    • Business Litigation
    • Small Business Law
    • Private Business Law
    • Business Development
    • Establishment of Business
    • Partnership Law
    • Business Formation
    • Business Transactions
  • Products Liability 8
    • Product Liability Defense
    • All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability
    • Automotive Products Liability
    • Bicycle Products Liability
    • Blood Bank Liability
    • Breach of Warranty
    • Chemical Explosions
    • Chemical Products Liability
  • Litigation 8
    • Defense Litigation
    • Civil Litigation
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Probate Litigation
    • Land Use Litigation
    • Estate Litigation
    • Fiduciary Litigation
    • Trust Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Contracts 10
    • Real Estate Contracts
    • Breach of Contract
    • Local Government Contracts
    • Electricity Contracts
    • Public Contract Law
    • Contract Fraud
    • Contract Litigation
    • Standard Terms and Conditions
    • Insurance Contracts
    • Employment Contracts
  • Construction Law 6
    • Construction Litigation
    • Construction Contracts
    • Construction Defects
    • Construction Labor Law
    • Construction Liability
    • Construction Safety
  • Medical Malpractice
  • General Practice
  • Corporate Law 1
    • Corporate Organization
  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Living Wills
    • Wills
  • Labor and Employment 19
    • Wrongful Termination
    • Civil Service
    • Co-Determination
    • Collective Bargaining
    • Collective Labor Law
    • Employee Participation
    • Employee Privacy
    • Employee Relocation
    • Employee Rights
    • Employer Liability
    • Employer Rights
    • Employment Arbitration
    • Employment At Will
    • Employment Claims
    • Employment Class Actions
    • Employment Defense
    • Employment Law
    • Employment Termination
    • Employment Litigation
  • Trusts and Estates 15
    • Trust Planning
    • Estate Planning
    • Charitable Trusts
    • Decedents Estates
    • Estate Administration
    • Estate Settlements
    • Estates
    • Family Trusts
    • Family Wealth Transfer
    • Fiduciary Law
    • Fiduciary Liability
    • Financial Planning
    • Guardianship and Conservator
    • Powers of Attorney
    • Trusts
  • Personal Injury 7
    • Severe Burns
    • Slip and Fall
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Bodily Injury
    • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
    • Third Party Wrongful Death
    • Wrongful Death
  • Religious Institutions 1
    • Religious Nonprofit Corporation Law
  • Torts 5
    • Business Torts
    • Civil Liability
    • Tort Defense
    • Government Tort Liability
    • Employer Intentional Torts
  • Elder Law 1
    • Estate Planning for the Elderly
  • Family Law 2
    • Name Changes
    • Palimony
  • Military Law 1
    • Veterans Benefits
  • Aviation Law 2
    • Airplane Crash Litigation
    • Aviation Litigation
  • Inheritance 1
    • Inheritance Law
  • Asset Recovery
  • Eminent Domain 1
    • Land Annexation
  • Employee Benefits 3
    • Employment Compensation
    • Retirement Plans
    • Health Benefits
  • Energy 2
    • Electricity Law
    • Energy Law
  • Civil Practice
  • Government Contracts 1
    • Public Bids
  • Leases and Leasing 5
    • Commercial Leasing
    • Leasehold Law
    • Leasing
    • Shopping Centre Leasing
    • Personal Property Leasing
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility 2
    • Attorney Discipline
    • Attorney Fee Disputes
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Premises Liability 1
    • Private Security Litigation
  • Property Law 4
    • Shopping Centre Development
    • Shopping Centre Law
    • Property Development
    • Personal Property
  • Natural Resources 1
    • Land Conservation
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use 4
    • Land Entitlement
    • Land Use Permitting
    • Land Use Regulation
    • Land Use
  • Criminal Law 2
    • Hit and Run
    • Criminal Labor Law
  • Utility Law
  • Government 1
    • Local Government Law
  • Affirmative Action
  • Civil Rights 1
    • Employment Civil Rights
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Estate Bankruptcy
  • Other 12
    • Attorney Grievances Conflicts of Interest
    • Judicial Discipline Lawyer
    • Discipline Legal Ethics
    • Inadequate Security Negligent Security Occupiers Liability Premises
    • Liability Defense Premises Security
    • Aviation Products Liability (Also under Aviation Law)
    • Historic Preservation Improvement Districts
    • Land Development (Also under: Property Law)
    • Municipal Planning and Development (Also under: Municipal Law, Government)
    • Americans with Disabilities Act Child Labor Law
    • Discrimination (Also under: Civil Rights)
    • Charitable Giving (Also under: Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations)

Practice Details

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    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Dewitt Hicks Law Firm
    Firm Name
    Dewitt Hicks Law Firm, PLLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1959, Mississippi
    Memberships
    Mississippi Municipal Attorneys Association (Past President), Lowndes County Bar Association (President: 1975)
    The Mississippi Bar (Commissioner: 1974-1979)
    Mississippi Bar Foundation (Past President, 1985)
    DRI (Member).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Mississippi
    J.D.
    UM Law Journal
    Other Education
    Mississippi State University
    B.S.
  • Military Service
    Pilot With United States Air Force and Reserve.

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