Donna S. Hix is a partner in the Columbus office of Hall Booth Smith. A Georgia native, Donna has resided in the Columbus area for over 28 years. Donna is a trial lawyer who has specialized in all areas of family and domestic relations law, from complex and high assets divorce cases to contentious child custody matters, as well as child support, alimony and spousal support, post-divorce modifications, legitimation and paternity, contempt actions, prenuptial agreements, and post-nuptial agreements. She has the ability, versatility, and expertise to handle complicated litigation in family law cases as well as uncontested and simple divorces. Donna represents her clients with the utmost professionalism and discretion, be it in negotiations or litigation. Donna also is a registered mediator.
Donna serves as an elected member to the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia and is a Past President of the Columbus Bar Association. She is actively involved in the local community, serving as board member of the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, board member of the House of Time, and as a member of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Downtown Columbus, and United Way.
Donna is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is licensed to practice in Georgia and Alabama. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and received her Juris Doctor from Mercer University.
Experience
Arbitration & Mediation
Donna is a certified civil law mediator and family law mediator in both Georgia and Alabama and is an arbitrator in Georgia.
Business Litigation
Donna’s litigation practice includes experience representing clients involved in business and contract disputes.
Family Law & Domestic Relations
Donna specializes in all areas of family and domestic relations law, from complex and high assets divorce cases to contentious child custody matters, as well as child support, alimony and spousal support, post-divorce modifications, legitimation and paternity, contempt actions, prenuptial agreements, and post-nuptial agreements. She has the ability, versatility, and expertise to handle complicated litigation family cases, as well as uncontested and simple divorces.
Trial Highlights
•Dell / EMC Corporation Merger Litigation: Co-lead counsel for Dell Inc. and its affiliates in connection with litigation in state and federal courts in Massachusetts and Delaware Chancery Court, arising out of Dell’s proposed $67 billion acquisition of EMC Corporation.
•In Re: Appraisal of Dell Inc.: Co-lead counsel for Dell in largest appraisal case ever tried in Delaware concerning the value of Dell Inc. stock on the date the going private transaction closed.
•Wynn Resorts, Ltd. v. Okada: Represented a board member and major stockholder in action that established a director’s right to inspect corporate books and records under Nevada law, in action seeking books and records regarding $135 million donation to the University of Macau Development Foundation. Represented the board member in connection with a number of matters, including a proxy contest where the board member sought to nominate independent directors to the Wynn Resorts board of directors.
In the Press
HBS Welcomes Donna Hix as a Partner to the Columbus Office
December 30, 2015
HBS is pleased to welcome Donna Hix as a Partner in the Columbus office. Ms. Hix is a trial lawyer who has specialized in all areas of family law and domestic relations law, from complex and high assets divorce cases, to contentious child custody matters, to child support, alimony and spousal support, post-divorce modifications, legitimation and paternity,
Services
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Litigation
Family Law & Domestic Relations
