James Byron Hicks, ADR Attorney in Austin, Texas
Over 13 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Employment
AssociateatGriffith Davison, P.C.
Austin, TX
Practicing adr in Austin since 2013.
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James Byron Hicks is an associate based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Employment. James has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Griffith Davison, P.C..
- Based in
- Austin, TX
- Experience
- over 13 years
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Employment
- Handles ADR, Business, and Employment matters from Austin, TX.
- Over 13 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About James Byron Hicks: James Byron Hicks is an associate based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Employment. James has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Griffith Davison, P.C..
Areas of practice
Legal matters James takes on
James concentrates on adr, business, employment, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case James handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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ADR cases in Austin, Texas
James takes adr matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Austin, Texas
James takes business matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Austin, Texas
James takes employment matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
General cases in Austin, Texas
James takes general matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet James Byron Hicks — adr lawyer in Austin
James Byron Hicks is an associate based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Employment. James has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Griffith Davison, P.C..
James Hicks is a civil litigator and business lawyer who handles a wide variety of construction, real estate and commercial disputes. He has been litigating in state and federal courts for more than ten years, achieving successful results on dispositive motions, trials and appeals. He is licensed in Texas and New York. James' varied background enables him to solve hard problems for clients. He has extensive experience with public projects and government agencies, including eminent domain, bond claims, False Claims Act litigation, and administrative proceedings. His work also includes construction defects, liens, delay claims, property damage and injury, insurance coverage, fraud, and employment cases, as well as general counseling. James graduated from Duke University in 2007, where he earned a B.A. in Public Policy Studies and worked as Chief Operations Officer of a food delivery business. He then served for two years as a policy analyst under Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City. James graduated from Cornell Law School in 2012, where he was an Editor of the Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy. After law school, James B. Hicks joined the New York City Law Department, primarily representing the City in condemnation litigation. He received a Division Chief Award for exemplary public service. James joined Germer’s Austin office in 2015. He is licensed to practice in Texas state courts, New York state courts, and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.
How James handles adr matters
James Hicks is a civil litigator and business lawyer who handles a wide variety of construction, real estate and commercial disputes. He has been litigating in state and federal courts for more than ten years, achieving successful results on dispositive motions, trials and appeals. He is licensed in Texas and New York. James' varied background enables him to solve hard problems for clients. He…
Who James represents
James reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and employment matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Cornell Law School
J.D. · 2012
Duke University
B.A. Public · 2007
Jurisdictions
James's state bar admissions
Texas United States
2015 · ACTIVE
New York
2013 · ACTIVE
James studied at J.D. in Cornell Law School and B.A. Public in Duke University.
Law school and academic background
James completed J.D. in Cornell Law School and B.A. Public in Duke University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice James runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
James's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Memberships and Affiliations •Texas Association of Defense Counsel •Austin Young Lawyers Association
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Locations
James Byron Hicks's office in Austin
James's primary office is at 515 Congress Ave., Ste. 1620, Austin, TX, 78701. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire James Byron Hicks — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with James usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
James charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; James will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Austin, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for James
James discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. James confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
James's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about James Byron Hicks
How much does it cost to hire James for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. James walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does James offer a free consultation?
James charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Texas typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. James gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can James take my case if I'm outside Austin?
James is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — James will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with James?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. James will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is James accepting new adr clients right now?
James's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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