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Elliot Hicks

Arbitrator Mediator
Charleston, WV, United States

About

With over three decades of professional legal practice, this neutral has transitioned from a career as a trial lawyer to a full-time focus on dispute resolution. He has presided over numerous mediations and arbitrations, drawing on extensive courtroom experience to facilitate settlements in complex civil matters.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Employment & Labor Insurance Personal Injury & Torts

Professional Experience

Hicks Law PLC
Spilman Thomas & Battle
PLLC
Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC

Publications Leadership

  • Former President of the West Virginia State Bar
  • Frequent speaker on mediation techniques and ethics in alternative dispute resolution

Positioning Takeaways

A veteran trial attorney who leverages deep litigation experience to provide authoritative mediation and arbitration services in West Virginia.

License & Certifications

  • West Virginia State Bar
  • Certified Mediator

Education

Juris Doctor
West Virginia University College of Law
Bachelor of Arts
West Virginia University

Distinction

Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a distinction reserved for the top one percent of the total lawyer population in any state.

Reputation

He is regarded by peers and clients as a highly effective communicator who combines legal acumen with a practical approach to resolving contentious disputes.