Jennifer Hicks, Business Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia
focused on Business, Energy, and Litigation
Charleston, WV
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Jennifer Hicks is an attorney based in Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Litigation.
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- Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA
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- Business · Energy · Litigation
- Handles Business, Energy, and Litigation matters from Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law, Charleston (WV) (2026).
About Jennifer Hicks: Jennifer Hicks is an attorney based in Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Jennifer takes on
Jennifer concentrates on business, energy, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jennifer handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Litigation
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Business cases in Charleston, West Virginia
Jennifer takes business matters in Charleston, West Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Energy cases in Charleston, West Virginia
Jennifer takes energy matters in Charleston, West Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Charleston, West Virginia
Jennifer takes litigation matters in Charleston, West Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Jennifer Hicks — business lawyer in Charleston
Jennifer Hicks is an attorney based in Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Litigation.
Area of Emphasis
Jennifer Hicks is a shareholder in the Litigation, Energy and Natural Resources, Employment and Labor, and Environmental groups of Babst Calland. Ms. Hicks has represented clients in a wide variety of litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout West Virginia. These include complex class actions, breach of contract, coal and natural gas royalty disputes, lease termination disputes, condemnation, employment, nuisance, trespass, property damage, premises liability, product liability, and personal injury matters, among others. Ms. Hicks has both trial and appellate court experience, including multiple jury trials.
Background
Ms. Hicks graduated from West Virginia University, with a B.A. in Women’s Studies in 2007. She received her J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law in 2010.
Memberships and Affiliations
Ms. Hicks is admitted to practice in West Virginia, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She serves on the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia’s Women in the Law Committee and as the Conference Co-Chair for the Appalachia Energy Law Conference, presented by The Center for American and International Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation. Ms. Hicks is the former vice chair of the board of directors of Generation West Virginia and the former president of the Kanawha County Bar Association. She is a graduate of Leadership West Virginia, Leadership Kanawha Valley, and the Institute for Energy Law Leadership Class.
Ms. Hicks has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Energy Law since 2024; Commercial Litigation since 2025; and for Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) in the 2026 edition. She was also named the Best Lawyers® 2026 Energy Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Charleston, W.Va. Ms. Hicks was selected to the 2017-2020 West Virginia Rising Stars lists (Thomson Reuters).
Jennifer's approach to business cases
Area of Emphasis Jennifer Hicks is a shareholder in the Litigation, Energy and Natural Resources, Employment and Labor, and Environmental groups of Babst Calland. Ms. Hicks has represented clients in a wide variety of litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout West Virginia. These include complex class actions, breach of contract, coal and natural gas royalty disputes, lease…
The kind of cases Jennifer takes
Jennifer reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, energy, and litigation matters in Charleston and the surrounding West Virginia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
West Virginia University
J.D. · 2010
West Virginia University
B.A. · 2007
Jurisdictions
Jennifer's state bar admissions
West Virginia, The W
ACTIVE
Jennifer studied at J.D. in West Virginia University and B.A. in West Virginia University.
Law school and academic background
Jennifer completed J.D. in West Virginia University and B.A. in West Virginia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jennifer runs in West Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Jennifer has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law, Charleston (WV)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law, Charleston (WV) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) (2026).
Locations
Jennifer Hicks's office in Charleston
Jennifer's primary office is at 300 Summers Street, Suite 1000, Charleston, West Virginia, 25301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Jennifer Hicks
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How to hire Jennifer Hicks — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jennifer usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jennifer charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer'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; Jennifer will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Charleston, West Virginia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Jennifer
Jennifer discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Jennifer confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jennifer's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jennifer Hicks
How much does it cost to hire Jennifer for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jennifer walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jennifer offer a free consultation?
Jennifer charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Jennifer's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in West Virginia typically take?
Simple business 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. Jennifer gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jennifer take my case if I'm outside Charleston?
Jennifer is licensed in West Virginia. Matters governed by West Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jennifer 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 Jennifer?
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. Jennifer will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jennifer accepting new business clients right now?
Jennifer'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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